On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Jul 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Most people keep a massive amount of personal information on their phones, and evidence taken from cellphones is increasingly used in criminal investigations. However, your phone is your property, and police can’t just take your phone from you in any given...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Jul 15, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When scientific or expert testimony is to be admitted as evidence, courts are supposed to ensure that the evidence is reasonably reliable. That means sorting out the pseudoscience from the real science. Technical evidence should not be admitted unless it involves...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Jul 8, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Whether you have been arrested or think you may be, there are steps you can take to minimize the negative consequences. However, being arrested — or simply being questioned by police — can be a very stressful situation, and often people are not thinking clearly when...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Jun 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for multiple rights and protections for people accused of crimes. One of the most crucial aspects of the Sixth Amendment guarantees you the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury. However, a speedy...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | May 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
With any criminal conviction, there is the chance of probation as part of sentencing. Probation often serves as an alternative to jail time and may be applied to minor crimes or felonies. However, there are serious consequences when anyone violates their probation,...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Apr 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
First and foremost, it’s important to understand that anything you say to a law enforcement officer may be used against you or others. You have the constitutional right to remain silent. You should not lie to government authorities, but you can remain silent...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Mar 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When a judge grants a search warrant, it allows police to search for evidence of a crime. The warrant must state the specific place to be searched, as well as the items to be seized. In other words, a search warrant does not give police unlimited permission to search....
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Mar 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In many criminal investigations, undercover police officers and informants are used to gather evidence to build a case. However, when an informant or undercover cop entices a person to commit a crime, the actions of law enforcement may amount to entrapment. What does...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It’s important for drivers to know that, since the legalization of hemp, Florida has taken steps to stop the practice of so-called “sniff and search.” What has changed? Previously, police officers relied on marijuana odor as reasonable suspicion for...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Dec 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Both the Fifth Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution state that if you stand accused of a crime, you have the right to due process before the government can deprive you of your life, your liberty or your property. This is the only provision that...
