Author: Jay Rooth

When the police show up at your door, everything can change in an instant. You may feel shocked, confused, and unsure of what will happen next. An argument may have escalated. Perhaps someone misunderstood what happened. Now, you are worried about your job, your family, and your future.  In Florida,...

Whether it was a misunderstanding between siblings or an argument with your spouse, you are now facing domestic violence allegations. Your most important early decision is not what to tell the police, but who you hire to protect you. The right lawyer can stop a case from spiraling out of...

When you face criminal charges in Florida, you carry more than paperwork into that courtroom. You carry your job, your reputation, your family’s stability, and your future. You may feel pressure from every direction with friends telling you to “just get it over with,” prosecutors offering deals, and fear of...

An arrest for a drug offense can make you feel like the ground just dropped out from under you. One minute, you are living your everyday life. Next, you are holding paperwork that says the state of Florida believes you intended to sell drugs. You may feel angry, misunderstood, or...

If you are under investigation or facing charges for drug-induced homicide in Florida, you may be asking yourself a pressing question: How can I be held responsible for another person’s overdose? Prosecutors in the Sunshine State can file homicide charges by accusing someone of supplying or distributing drugs that lead...