Tag Archives: Criminal Defense Port Saint Lucie
Common Issues In Weapons Possession Cases
Florida has a very broad concealed weapon law, but it does not apply in all cases. In fact, Section 790.01 infractions, the unlawfully carrying a weapon law, are some of the most commonly-charged offenses in Port St. Lucie. Quite commonly, these cases start with vehicle searches. After just a few questions, officers often arrest… Read More »
What You Need To Know About Expungement And Sealing
Even minor criminal records can cause significant problems later. This is especially true if the crime is one of moral turpitude, a nebulous category of crimes that involve any lewd conduct, intent to inflict great bodily harm, or theft. So, even low-level misdemeanors, like theft by check and public urination, are crimes of moral… Read More »
How Do Criminal Records Affect Employment Prospects?
A few years ago, largely at the behest of the federal government, many states passed so-called “ban the box” laws that prohibited potential employers from asking about job applicants’ criminal records. The laws had very good intentions, as jobless ex-convicts are normally more likely to fall back into their old habits and reoffend. However,… Read More »
