Former New England Patriot Aaron Hernandez was found guilty of murder today. After days of deliberation the jury returned their guilty verdict. Why did the jury find him guilty? The jurors said it was because Hernandez lied to owner Robert Kraft about the incident! New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft testified that Hernandez told him...
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How do you get your mugshot off the internet websites? Feds may be helping defendants.
As a criminal record sealing and expunging lawyer, many people call me because they need to get their mugshot off the internet because they can not find a job or obtain housing because of their criminal background. For now, you must seal or expunge your record to get your mugshot off the sheriff's webpage. You...
Read MoreI was arrested, what are my obligations under Florida's "Discovery" Rules of Criminal Procedure.
If you have been arrested, one of the first things a criminal defense attorney does is file a "Demand for Discovery" and serve it on the prosecutor. This helps prepare the defense of your case by requiring the prosecutor to turn over information and evidence to the defense lawyer. This is an essential tool in...
Read MoreAirbag black box recorded results ruled admissible in trial for leaving the scene of an accident involving death.
Most vehicles now have air bags in them for safety reasons in case of an accident. However, these air bag control systems are often referred to as the “black box” or “event data recorder" in motor vehicles. After an accident, this device generates a report about the accident. In a vehicular homicide trial, the prosecutor introduced...
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