Recent Blog Posts in November 2009 |
| November 25, 2009 |
| Sealing and Expunging Criminal Records |
| Posted By Rivas Law Firm |
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In today's high unemployment job market, people seeking a job--or simply trying to hang on to their job--just cannot afford to have a first-time criminal arrest or plea on their record. Employers have their pick of applicants, and many companies aggressively run background searches on their potential employees or those seeking promotion or job retention.
For the job-seeker who made a past mistake, had a withhold of adjudication, went on pre-trial diversion, or who was unfortunately arrested, only to have the criminal charge dropped, sealing or expunging their criminal record could be critical to their chances of landing that job.
Retaining a criminal defense lawyer with experience in sealing and expunging criminal records could be a job-seeker's smartest investment.
In Florida, sealing and expunging records is controlled by statute, and the job-seeker should choose an attorney whio knows both the law and the procedure.
Cleaning up that criminal record has become a necessity in today's employment world.
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| November 25, 2009 |
| Decriminalizing Marijuana? |
| Posted By Rivas Law Firm |
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There has been a movement in recent years to decriminalize cannabis [or marijuana], especially in California. In fact, marijuana has been decriminalized to some extent in that state for "medical purposes." The federal government is contemplating not enforcing current drug laws against those who possess marijuana for medical reasons.
However, it is important to remember that Florida has not decriminalized marijuana and is unlikely to any time soon. In fact, Florida has some of the toughest drug possession laws in the country. For instance, if someone is adjudicated guilty of possession of marijuana or cocaine, their driver's license will be suspended for two years!
Even first time offenders can face significant penalties. Therefore, it is imperative that anyone charged with possession of marijuana, cocaine, or other drugs, obtain counsel by a criminal defense attorney. |
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| November 25, 2009 |
| Dangers of Texting While Driving |
| Posted By Rivas Law Firm |
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Texting while driving is a controversial topic in current news. There have been numerous cases across the nation where accidents, often involving serious bodily injury or even death, have allegedly been caused by drivers not paying attention--due to their texting! Numerous jurdisdictions, including Florida, are contemplating outlawing texting while driving. Texters need to stay aware of the current state of the law on this issue, as they may be facing legal problems in the near future.
Even if texting does not become illegal, it can lead to serious criminal traffic charges, such as reckless driving or worse, if an accident occurs while the driver is texting. Due to the prominence of this problem, law enforcement and state attorneys may become aggressive in prosecuting such cases, and representation by an experienced criminal defense attorney is recommended. |
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