Clients have long known that the Law Offices of Paul D. Petruzzi in Miami has been a reliable advocate when faced with criminal charges. The law firm’s attorneys continue to go to bat for them even after incarceration. Take the recent news regarding a massive COVID-19...
As an adult, you have the legal right to possess a firearm as established in the U.S. Constitution's Bill of Rights. However, there are certain limitations on that right. Both federal rules and Florida state laws create circumstances in which the possession of a...
Whether you found out through formal channels or you heard through the grapevine, you know that you’re under federal investigation for alleged criminal activity. Even if you’re entirely innocent, the situation isn’t just serious -- it’s terrifying. Fear can make...
There are crimes under federal law, and then there are inchoate crimes. These are crimes that do not fulfill all the elements of any crime on the books but are still considered to be criminal acts. Conspiracy is an example of an inchoate crime. It is one of the most...
You may have heard, in the news or elsewhere, of instances where someone’s criminal charges became more severe because they transported a firearm across state lines. Such headlines might leave you wondering whether bringing your firearm to another state is legal, or...
Certain felony offenses and federal crimes result in asset forfeiture. With this process, the applicable government agency can seize assets used for or involved in criminal enterprises. These are the answers to the questions about asset forfeiture for individuals...
The police arrest you with marijuana in the car. You are facing a possession charge, but this also your third offense. You know that your record could complicate things. It does. Regardless of the amount in your possession, you could face federal felony charges. The...
Your child may encounter many hardships during the formative teen years, and ending up in court over allegations of cyberstalking can be particularly devastating. According to the Florida Legislature, cyberstalking cases take different forms, whether they involve...
May 14, 2020 was the deadline for “undeserving recipients” to return funds received by the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) with no repercussions. Beginning on May 15, 2020, the IRS and the small business administration (SBA) began auditing many of those PPP loans....
The First Step Act was signed into law on December 21, 2018. Even though it is now over a year old, the Act is more important than ever because it makes it possible for virtually all federal inmates to be eligible for compassionate release due to the COVID-19...
