The peculiar details of some domestic disturbances can generate less-than-serious coverage in the media. However, a domestic incident is always a serious legal matter in Florida, as it can potentially impact the lives of both the accused and the alleged victim in a myriad of ways. If you’re the accused,…
If you have been arrested for or convicted of a crime, there is a record of your arrest and subsequent consequences. This can affect many areas of your life, because everyone from banks to employers do personal background checks that will pull up these records. In order to keep one…
We have previously discussed the most commonly asked questions about expunging your criminal record in Florida. Part one and part two can be found by clicking on the links. The final batch of questions may can be found below. What Are Some Issues Related To Expungement / Sealing? What Would…
What Is The Expungement Process? Is There A Waiting Period? Are Certain Types Of Charges Easier To Expunge Or Have Sealed Or Is It A Standard Process? It’s mostly a standard process to seal or expunge your record. There are the minor crimes that are eligible to be sealed or…
Frequently Asked Questions About The Sealing or Expungement Process What Is An Expungement? Expungement is the way to get your arrest accusation or criminal record removed from public viewing. It’s dictated by a Florida statute 943.0585 and Florida statute 943.059 as well as Chapter 11C-7 of Florida Administrative Code.…
People make mistakes, and sometimes we make mistakes that have consequences we are not able to comprehend or appreciate at the time frame. It does not matter if it was a minor drug crime or theft. However, the mistakes we made years ago should not continue to haunt us in…
An article in a local Dallas newspaper leads to an interesting question: Can you seal or expunge your Florida DUI? The answer is not good news… Who says money can’t buy happiness? It can at least buy special treatment. At least that is what critics are suggesting really occurred with…
At Blake & Dorsten, P.A. many of our clients have questions regarding the sealing or expunging of their criminal records. Generally speaking, if you have received a “withhold of adjudication” or have had your case dropped including a not guilty verdict of trial, you may be eligible to seal or…
South Florida rapper Flo Rida has entered into a deal in his DUI arrest on Miami Beach in June that will net him no jail time.According to Flo Rida’s attorney Daniel Lurvey, the rapper was allowed to enroll in the “Back On Track” program for first-time offenders. The program requires…
As we enter another Holiday Season, the Blake & Dorsten, P.A. would like to wish you and yours a Happy and Safe Holiday weekend.With the support of all of our friends, family and clients, 2010 was another excellent year for the Blake & Dorsten, P.A.. And for that, we have…