From the Desk of Lewis Fusco, Esq.
You’re Caught Shoplifting in Florida. Now What?
If you’re ever caught shoplifting in Florida, you could face serious criminal penalties. You’ll also be joining a group of people that include young and old, rich and poor, celebrities and...
Holiday Child Visitation Guide: How to Reduce the Child Custody Stress of the Season
Holidays are meant to be joyful for the whole family. However, the holidays can be stressful for divorced and separated parents and their children who must deal with visitation issues. Between...
Amendment 4: Floridians have Opportunity to Restore Voting Rights to Felons this November
As Florida voters go to the polls this November, nearly 1.5 million Floridians with felony convictions will not be given that opportunity to have their voices heard. That could all change if 60...
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a yearly reminder for people to be mindful of a serious situation that can be devastating to victims—leaving deep scars in women, men and children that take...
Understand Boating Laws & Boating Under the Influence in Florida
For many boaters throughout the country, the wrap up of summer fun means one last boating adventure before fall and winter arrive. While summer is the height of boating season in Florida as well,...
No-Fault Divorce in Florida: When Irreconcilable Differences Lead to Divorce
Approximately 50,000 couples will file for divorce in Florida this year. That annual average rate ranks Florida among one of the top states in the United States for divorces. There are numerous...
Florida Criminal Justice System Will Soon Be More Transparent
A new Florida law taking effect July 1 promises to be a game-changing move toward transparency in the criminal justice system. The law (CS/CS/SB 1392: Criminal Justice) requires all 67 counties to...
Summertime Child Custody Issues: Working Out Time-Sharing Schedules for Summer Activities
For many Duval County children, summer begins when schools let out around June 1st and ends when the school bell rings mid-August. During those two and a half months, wonderful childhood...
Search Warrants and Cell Phones: Florida Police Can Force You to Provide Your Password
If the police have probable cause to think your cell phone contains evidence of a crime, they can obtain a search warrant to examine the content of your device. But what if you have password...
When You Want to Modify Child Support Payments in Florida
In Florida, it’s the child’s legal right that both parents financially support their basic needs. When only one parent has custody, the other parent is generally directed by the court to pay child...
Arrested for DUI? Be Prepared for Two Separate Cases Against You.
Being arrested for DUI can be an overwhelming, scary experience. It is a situation the State of Florida takes seriously. Prosecutors are fully prepared to execute harsh, costly punishments even for...
How to Make Life After Divorce A Fresh Start
The days after a divorce is finalized can bring a whirlwind of emotions. Sadness and anger might linger. You might also feel relief that the stressful legal process is over. Many times we hear...