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The Byrd Law Firm, P.A.

Tough On Crime Or Just Tough On People?

Admittedly, she had made mistakes in her life. Fifteen years ago, Stephanie George was pulling her life back together after a prison sentence for drug dealing. Suddenly, in the midst of healing herself and her family, she found…more

| Criminal Law

From LOL To SOS: When Sexting Becomes A Crime

All teenagers make mistakes, but Florida’s Phillip Alpert will be paying for his youthful misstep for the rest of his life. Just after turning 18, Alpert sent out a naked photo of his 16-year-old girlfriend in a moment of…more

| Criminal Law

Out Of Wedlock But Not Out Of Rights

The 2010 U.S. census shows that roughly 41 percent of children born in the United States are born out of wedlock. It may be completely obvious that you are the father of your child. However, if the child was born out of wedlock,…more

| Family Law

Do Undercover Cops Have Unlimited Power?

Fans of the television show Breaking Bad remember the scene when Badger, the drug dealer, refused to sell drugs to a man he suspected was an undercover cop. The man managed to convince Badger that he was just a regular guy, only…more

| Criminal Law

When Does The Law See Your Child As A Consenting Adult?

The famous case of Florida teacher, Debra LaFave, is back in the news these days as she appeals to the court to be released from probation. In 2005, LaFave was sentenced to ten years in prison for having sex with a 14-year-old…more

| Criminal Law

DUI? A Minor Offense May Be The Most Serious

Getting charged with driving under the influence (DUI) can be an expensive, embarrassing and life-altering ordeal that is magnified when minors are in the vehicle…more

| Criminal Law

Is Inherited Property Subject To Equitable Distribution In Florida?

On June 31, 2012, Prince William turned 30 and came into a $15.5 million inheritance from his late mother, Princess Diana’s, estate. Although that kind of inheritance doesn’t happen every day, many people do inherit something…more

| Family Law, Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning

The Complexities Of High Net-Worth Divorce

The disappearance of troubled Florida millionaire, Guma Aguiar, this past June, whose wife had asked him for a divorce just hours earlier, quickly turned into a legal battle between the missing man’s wife and mother over control…more

| Family Law

Is An Alternative To Traditional Divorce Right For You?

When David Arquette and Courteney Cox announced their plans to divorce this past June, we learned a few important things that indicated that this is an amicable split. David, who as of this writing is representing himself, is…more

| Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), Family Law

Helping Your Kids Through Divorce

Research shows that approximately 20% of children from divorced homes grow up to have some kind of psychological and/or social problem, nearly all of which are preventable. The key is for parents to assure that their marital…more

| Family Law

What Is A QDRO?

Although the media focuses on their big spending, divorce and poor retirement planning are among the top reasons why most pro athletes go broke within 10 years of retirement. Retirement planning can be challenging for most, and…more

| Family Law

Divorce Tax Planning

In August 2012, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegen finalized their divorce here in Florida. With their settlement terms undisclosed, the world is speculating as to what will happen with the young billionaire’s assets, including the…more

| Family Law, Taxation

Penalties For Theft And Burglary In Florida

Earlier this year, a woman from Coral Springs went on a bad date. When she met with Anthony Maldonado at a local Applebee’s last March, he borrowed her iPhone and used it to coordinate the theft from her home of property valued…more

| Criminal Law

Arrested? Now What?

Although every arrest is different, the standard procedure is set forth under Florida Law as follows: Booking. After an arrest, you are taken to the local jail to be fingerprinted and photographed for your mug shot. If…more

| Criminal Law

Drug Possession And Trafficking In Florida

The FBI reports that in 2011, law enforcement made 12,408,899 arrests in the U.S., of which the highest number, 1,531,251, were for drug abuse violations. Florida State Law proscribes harsh penalties for drug possession and…more

| Criminal Law

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