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How Do I Have My Firearm Rights Restored?

Were your firearm rights restricted, or did you lose your firearm rights entirely, upon conviction of a criminal offense under federal or state law in Florida? If so, you may be wondering about rights restoration, including when and whether you...

What to Do If You Have Received an Interview Request from Federal Agents

Were you recently contacted by an investigator with a federal agency, such as the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with a request for an interview in relation to a criminal investigation that they are conducting? Even if you believe that...

Common Collateral Consequences of a Felony Conviction

If you are convicted of any type of felony offense, whether under federal law or under state law in Florida, you may experience what are known as “collateral consequences” in addition to the consequences associated with your sentence. To be...

What Are the Specific Federal Charges for PPP Loan Fraud?

Do you own a business in the Tampa area, or did you previously own a business between 2020 and 2022? If so, you may have sought relief money through one of the COVID-era programs administered through the United States Small...

What is the Difference Between Drug Trafficking and Possession with Intent in Florida?

Every state has its own state-specific laws concerning the possession, sale, and delivery of controlled substances, and there are also federal laws that prohibit the possession and sale of controlled substances and under which a person can face federal criminal...

Defenses Against Federal Securities Fraud Charges

Federal securities fraud charges are extremely serious -- when a person is convicted, they can be sentenced to multiple decades in prison. As such, whether you have received information that you are under investigation through a target letter, or the...

Drug Charges in Specific Places or Locations

The possession, sale, manufacture, or delivery of illegal drugs can result in different types of criminal charges depending on the amount of the controlled substance as well as the type. For example, possession of a small amount of cannabis is...

Is There a Difference Between Federal Fraud and White Collar Crime Charges?

There is a common misconception or misunderstanding about white collar crime: many people assume that it is a specific type of offense, or that a person can face charges for white collar crime under state or federal law. While there...

What is the Federal Computer Fraud and Abuse Act?

Are you currently under federal investigation for a cyber crime? If so, you could soon be facing charges under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). While there are multiple federal criminal statutes under which different types of cyber crime...