http://gleasonlegal.com Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 30 Dec 2009 23:40:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Child Pornography Law Financial Fraud Criminal Conspiracy - Federal Crimes & Consequences Government Fraud Federal Criminal Appeals Insider Trading Federal Criminal Trials International Crimes Federal Grand Jury International Extradition Federal Economic Espionage Money Laundering Racketeering and RICO Cases and Definitions Telemarketing Fraud Making A “Federal Case” Out Of It Sex Crimes Common Federal Crimes Mail Fraud Cyberstalking Kickbacks Bribery State Felony Trials Counterfeiting Credit Card Fraud Asset Forfeiture Embezzlement Bankruptcy Fraud Public Corruption Business Fraud and ... http://gleasonlegal.com/what-are-examples-of-federal-crimes/ The U.S. Constitution allows states the power to govern themselves, but where the entire nation’s welfare is concerned, Federal law trumps state law. This is under the “Supremacy Clause” of the U.S. Constitution. Some areas of criminal law are “concurrently” occupied by both state and Federal laws, but a state ... http://gleasonlegal.com/what-are-the-differences-between-state-and-federal-crimes/ es. There are numerous circumstances under which a search may lawfully be made without a warrant. Some general areas of exception where a search can be made without a warrant are: (a) if the safety of the police officer is involved, (b) whether the police are in "hot pursuit" of a criminal, (c) ... http://gleasonlegal.com/can-the-police-search-me-without-a-warrant/ Several factors should be considered when chosing an attorney to represent you in a matter.  First, ask the attorney for written qualifications.  Second, you should feel confortable being open and honest with the poerson that you chose to represnet you.  Third, ask around for referrals from friends, family and coworkers ... http://gleasonlegal.com/how-do-i-know-if-i-am-hiring-the-right-attorney-for-me/ Yes, the FDLE provides a service in which certain criminal records can be expunged. Records that qualify are those that have not been adjudicated guilty as an adult, and have not been previously sealed or expunged. Florida has automatic expunction of a juvenile record at age 24 through age 26, ... http://gleasonlegal.com/can-my-criminal-records-be-expunged-in-the-state-of-florida/ The answer is yes, most likely. Part of the consultation with the attorney is finding out whether you need legal representation. Even if you know you are innocent, it is important to know that charges can be filed against you and  its is vital to have immediate professional help to ... http://gleasonlegal.com/i-am-involved-in-an-ongoing-investigation-but-no-charges-have-been-filed-yet-do-i-need-an-attorney-yet/ Florida law defines domestic violence as any assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, or false imprisonment or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury, or death of one "family or household" member by another who is, or was, residing in the same single dwelling unit. Under Florida ... http://gleasonlegal.com/i-am-a-victim-of-domestic-violence-what-is-an-injunction-and-how-can-i-get-one/ Alimony is referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance and is ordered by the court. This court order requires one spouse to pay an allowance to the other spouse. The alimony payment can be in a lump sum; however, it is more common for the courts to require ... http://gleasonlegal.com/i-am-getting-a-divorce-when-can-alimony-be-granted/ A violation of probation occurs when you fail to follow the conditions of your probation. Ways this can happen include but are not limited to: getting arrested, not contacting your probation officer, or violating a court order. If you fail to follow your conditions and a violation has taken place, ... http://gleasonlegal.com/i-violated-my-probation-what-is-going-to-happen/ An arrest can be a distressing event, and it is important that you are prepared in case of this event. First and foremost, it is crucial that a person under arrest does not discuss anything with the authorities without the presence of an attorney. Basic personal information such as name, ... http://gleasonlegal.com/if-i-am-arrested-what-should-i-do/