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Florida Judge: Give Up Your Smartphone Passcode or Go to Jail
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
A Florida man has been sentenced to 180 days in jail for failing to give police a working passcode to his iPhone. A judge had issued a warrant to search the...
3 Legal Lessons From Tiger Woods' Drugged Driving Arrest
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Tiger Woods has unfortunately found himself in the spotlight again due to poor choices behind the wheel. Tiger was arrested for allegedly being under the...
Do I Need More Than One Lawyer to Fight Criminal Charges?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
Being charged with a crime is scary. Even the most minor crimes, including traffic violations, can cause serious life disruption. Most defendants get some...
What Criminal Laws Protect Reporters From Assault?
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
It is generally understood that journalists and reporters are protected under the First Amendment. Unfortunately, the First Amendment does little to...
How to Challenge a Hit and Run Charge
By George Khoury, Esq. | Last updated on
The penalty for criminal hit and run charges can be much more severe than many people expect. In some jurisdictions, serious jail time can be on the table....
What Happens When You Don't Comply With a Subpoena?
By Christopher Coble, Esq. | Last updated on
Investigations, criminal and otherwise, need cooperative witnesses to supply evidence. In some cases, that assistance is forthcoming -- people report crimes,...