Civil asset forfeiture may occur in combination with a criminal case, when law enforcement takes property that was allegedly used in relation to criminal activity. Unlike many other states, Florida does not have criminal forfeiture. However, takings under the civil forfeiture process are held to a criminal standard of proof – beyond a reasonable doubt. […]
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Possession of a controlled substance, in some cases, can quickly escalate to “intent to sell”. This is often based on law enforcement’s perception of a person’s actions and the amount of drugs in their control. Under Florida Statutes Sec. 893.13(1)(a), a person may not “sell, manufacture, or deliver, or possess with intent to sell, manufacture, […]
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Conspiracy Charges In Florida: What To Know And How To Defend Against Them
Conspiracy to commit a crime – whether the planned crime takes place or not – is a criminal act that can be charged as a felony under Florida law. However, not all communications about a potential crime amount to conspiracy, and it is critical to distinguish idle and unserious talk…
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Qui tam lawsuits are civil lawsuits that make a complaint of a false claim or fraud against a person or entity receiving federal or state funds. If the person or entity is liable, the whistleblower can recover a percentage of the recovery with the bulk of the recovery going to…
continue readingQui Tam Settlements Hit Record Highs In 2022
Qui tam litigation hit record highs in 2022 and is now creating an industry of attorneys who specialize in the very complex qui tam cases. A qui tam case is vastly different from a medical malpractice lawsuit. In a medical malpractice lawsuit, the plaintiff alleges they were injured by the…
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