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Can I Obtain a U.S. Passport with a Felony Record?
Many, if not most Americans end up traveling abroad at some point in their lives. After all, it’s very common for people to travel overseas to visit family, for their jobs, or for vacation. If you were previously convicted of a crime, as a term of your probation or parole, you may have been… Read More »
Covid – 19 (Coronavirus)
Rest assured, we are clean! Coronavirus Precautions In-House Here at Albaugh Law Firm we are adhering to the CDC and OSHA guidelines to the best of our ability in order to keep all staff, visitors, and clients safe and healthy! We are washing our hands frequently with anti-bacterial hand soap, wiping down all common… Read More »
What Happens to Debt When Someone Dies?
If you’re like most people, you don’t enjoy contemplating your own mortality. In fact, this is such a sensitive subject that a lot of people, including high-net-worth individuals, never create an estate plan. But have you ever wondered about your debt and what would happen to it if you died? If you’re married, would… Read More »
Can I Be Deported for DUI?
“Florida has long been home to a large number of immigrants, many of whom hail from the Caribbean. One in five residents in the state is an immigrant, together making up more than a fourth of Florida’s labor force. As workers, business owners, taxpayers, and neighbors, immigrants are an integral part of Florida’s diverse… Read More »
Can You File Bankruptcy if You’re Unemployed?
If you’re unemployed and having a hard time paying your monthly bills, you may be considering bankruptcy and reasonably so. But you may also be wondering if you can file for bankruptcy when you’re unemployed. Will unemployment be a problem? It depends on the type of bankruptcy you’re interested in. Generally, if you file… Read More »
Will My Case Go to Trial?
If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time, you probably have a lot of questions going through your mind right now. Will you be found guilty? Will you be incarcerated? How much will the fines be? Will you lose your job? And, will your case go to trial? For the purposes of this… Read More »
Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products in U.S. Increases to 21
As part of sweeping spending bills signed by President Donald Trump in December 2019, the minimum age to purchase cigarettes, cigars, e-cigarettes, and other tobacco products in the United States is now 21 years old. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the news on December 21, 2019, and plans to submit a final… Read More »
Motorists will Be Ticketed for Texting While Driving in Florida
Beginning January 1, 2020, motorists in Florida will be ticketed if police catch them texting while driving. The law went into effect in July of 2019, but drivers were given a learning period to get used to the changes and understand what constitutes prohibited behavior. That meant, for the past 5 months, law enforcement… Read More »
Can Child Support Be Discharged in Bankruptcy?
“Sometimes it’s difficult to collect past-due child support, especially when those amounts reach into the tens of thousands of dollars. The average amount owed among noncustodial parents with child support debt is more than $21,000,” according to the Office of Child Support Enforcement. If you can relate to the above paragraph because you too… Read More »
How Having Tinted Windows Led to Drug Charges
A Florida man was recently sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined $100,000 for trafficking methamphetamine. How did he get caught? He was a passenger in a car that had tinted windows. Florida’s Law on Window Tinting With the harsh Florida sun beating down on drivers while they travel through the state, many… Read More »
