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What happens if local law enforcement agencies in Florida seize cryptocurrency from foreign nationals and overseas companies, despite not having legal authority to do so? Leslie Sammis, an attorney with Sammis Law Firm, recently resolved one such case. As a result of her efforts, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office was forced to return everything it […]
What if Florida’s Attorney General wanted to create its own cryptocurrency “strategic reserve”? It could train law enforcement officers across the state to look for scams involving cryptocurrency. Those scams include overseas fraudsters calling Florida residents to convince them to put cash into a virtual currency kiosk through fraud. Many of those scams target the […]
Law enforcement officers in Hillsborough County are issuing LOCAL ORDINANCE Citations for Possession of Cannabis less than 20 grams. The citations often list the violation as “14-62(b)” with a charge description of “CANNABIS LESS THAN 20 Grams (1ST OFFENSE).” The citation is electronically filed with the clerk of court. According to ORDINANCE 20-3 section 9, […]
In a formal review hearing, we have always served a subpoena duces tecum to the officers for any video related to the DUI arrest. Watching the video before the formal review hearing is critical. The DHSMV does not make it easy to get those videos, but with a bit of planning, it can be done. […]
Racing on streets or highways is a serious criminal offense in Florida. Many people underestimate its consequences until they face charges. Florida Statute 316.191 outlines the laws and penalties related to street racing, which can result in severe consequences, including license suspensions, hefty fines, and even jail time. In this blog article, we’ll explore the […]
What happens when law enforcement officers enter the curtilage of the home or other private property without a warrant for a DUI investigation? The Fourth Amendment protects homes from unreasonable searches and seizures without a warrant unless the court finds an exception for an exigent circumstance. Those Fourth Amendment protections extend to the curtilage of […]
We are often asked this question: “I reside in Florida and have a Florida driver’s license, but I just got arrested for DUI out of state, what impact will this have on my Florida driving privileges?” The arrest itself, even if accompanied by an administrative suspension of your driving privileges in the other state, will […]
What happens if you get arrested in Florida for a case that originated outside of Florida? When that case is resolved in the other case, you can petition to expunge your record there. When you receive that order, you or your attorney can send that order to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to […]
Law enforcement agencies in Florida are devoting more resources to seizing cryptocurrency accounts, particularly those belonging to foreign nationals. If they also secure an arrest warrant, they can use the fugitive disentitlement doctrine to gain an unfair advantage and take the cryptocurrency by default. Even innocent owners who are U.S. Citizens face tough obstacles when […]
Trump’s “Digital Asset Stockpile” On January 23, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order entitled “STRENGTHENING AMERICAN LEADERSHIP IN DIGITAL FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY” referencing a digital asset stockpile. Section 4(c)(ii) provides: The Working Group shall evaluate the potential creation and maintenance of a national digital asset stockpile and propose criteria for establishing such a […]
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