Florida Marijuana Laws: Your 2023 Guide
A growing number of states across the nation have decriminalized recreational marijuana use. This allows adults over 21 years of age to possess a certain amount of marijuana for their own personal use without facing any legal consequences. An effort was made in the Florida Legislature for the Sunshine State to join...
Investment Fraud: Unveiling Vulnerabilities Across Generations
Investment fraud is a pervasive threat that spans across generations. While many think that only older adults are affected by investment scams, in fact, scams affect all age groups. Young and older individuals face unique vulnerabilities when it comes to this type of fraud, and they are often impacted differently. Through...
Understanding Your Rights: Exploring the Significance of a Brady Motion
When facing criminal charges, it is essential to be informed about your rights and the various motions that can impact your case. One such motion that holds significant weight in a criminal case is the Brady Motion. Understanding the importance of this important legal tool can help you better navigate the...
What is Investment Fraud and What Are Your Rights as an Investor?
As an investor, you strive to make sound financial decisions and secure a prosperous future. However, amidst the potential for wealth creation, there exists a sinister threat that can undermine your efforts and leave you devastated: investment fraud. It is imperative to understand the threat of investment fraud and to take...
Understanding Breathalyzer Tests in Florida: Should You Refuse?
When faced with the prospect of a breathalyzer test in Florida, it is vital to approach the situation with a clear understanding of your rights and the potential consequences. At Van Elswyk Law, we are experienced in Florida DUI cases and can provide you with comprehensive insights on the decision as...
Unmasking Investment Fraud: A Comprehensive Exploration of Deceptive Schemes
Investing has long been considered a prudent strategy for growing wealth and securing financial futures. However, amidst the vast opportunities, there also lurks the darker side of the investment world - investment fraud. Investment fraud encompasses a range of deceitful practices aimed at tricking unsuspecting individuals into making financial commitments with the...
Candid Insights: Navigating a First-Time Drug Possession Charge
Facing a first-time drug possession charge can be an overwhelming and uncertain experience. Therefore, it is crucial to familiarize oneself with the legal process and potential outcomes. By understanding the intricacies of drug possession charges and being aware of your rights, you can more effectively navigate the system. Obtaining strong legal...
Child Porn Charges Earn Venice Man 44.5 Years In Prison: Brodsky
A Venice man was found guilty of 40 counts of child pornography possession and one count of meth possession, State Attorney Brodsky said.
SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — A Venice man was sentenced to 44.5 years in state prison for child pornography charges.
Jeffery Julius Geske was...
Crash victim says he sympathizes with man convicted of leaving the scene
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Florida teenager who survived a tragic crash in Sarasota last February says he’s sympathetic of the man sentenced in the accident.
Jackson Kelley was 19 at the time of the accident on February 28. He was commuting to school on north Tamiami Trail when...
DUI HGN order for Daubert Motion in Limine
This matter came for hearing on January 2, 2018 and March 15, 2018, on the Defendant's Motion in Limine. The Court has considered the Motion in Limine, the evidence adduced at the hearings, arguments of counsel and has been otherwise advised in the premises. The Curth makes the following findings of fact...