Criminal Defense Posts

How to Find a Pompano Beach Lawyer

Finding yourself in a situation where you need a lawyer can be scary and overwhelming. You may not know how to find a lawyer, or be wondering “where is there a lawyer near me?” Located right in Pompano Beach, Florida, LJ Law Group can help you navigate the legal system and will be there for … Continue reading "How to Find a Pompano Beach Lawyer"

What Are Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws?

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, the U.S. Congress and other state legislatures passed a set of laws that forced judges to penalize specific crimes, often related to drugs and sex, with fixed prison terms to those convicted. At that time, lawmakers believed these inflexible sentences would deter others from committing these crimes, particularly drug-related … Continue reading "What Are Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws?"

Why You Should Find a Law Firm That Does Criminal and Civil Cases

No matter your situation, when searching for a lawyer it’s important that you find a firm with both civil attorneys and criminal attorneys at the practice. Long & Jean Law Group in Pompano Beach, Florida is exactly this type of firm, which is part of what enables us to provide exceptional service and the best … Continue reading "Why You Should Find a Law Firm That Does Criminal and Civil Cases"

How to File for Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy is more common than most people think. In the first three months of 2019, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida received 6,406 cases, making it the third busiest bankruptcy court of the 90 federal districts in the nation. What is Bankruptcy? Bankruptcy is essentially a court proceeding. … Continue reading "How to File for Bankruptcy?"

Incarceration Statistics in South Florida

Year after year, the United States surpasses much larger countries for having the highest incarceration rate in the world. Over the last forty years, the U.S. has seen a 500% increase in incarceration rates. The U.S. prison population has grown to such an extent, that it could be the equivalent of the population in one … Continue reading "Incarceration Statistics in South Florida"

How to Get a Restraining Order

If you are in an abusive relationship, or if at any point you feel your life or the life of a family member is in danger, you need to know you can take steps to protect yourself by filing a restraining order. A restraining order makes it a crime for the restrained person to come … Continue reading "How to Get a Restraining Order"

How to Tell If a Loved One May be a Victim of Elder Abuse

Abuse can happen to anyone. However, our older adults are usually the most vulnerable to negligence, abuse, and exploitation. The number of elder abuse victims continues to increase year after year. In some instances, abuse can happen at nursing or assisted living facility, at a family member’s home, or even at the older person’s own … Continue reading "How to Tell If a Loved One May be a Victim of Elder Abuse"