Pakett Law Blog
3 Common Crimes That Spike During the Holidays in Palm Beach County – and How to Stay Safe
The holiday season in Palm Beach County is a time when residents and visitors alike come together for celebrations, seasonal events, and travel. From holiday parties in West Palm Beach and Delray Beach to family gatherings throughout Boca Raton and the surrounding...
Common Defenses Against Sexual Battery Charges in Florida
Being accused of sexual battery in Florida is one of the most serious and life-altering situations anyone can face. Under Florida Statute §794.011, sexual battery carries severe penalties ranging from 15 years to life imprisonment, along with mandatory sex offender...
How Do Expert Witnesses Help in Criminal Cases?
When facing serious criminal charges like murder or violent crimes in Florida, the evidence against you may seem overwhelming. Prosecutors often present forensic evidence, medical reports, and scientific testimony that appear conclusive. However, expert witnesses can...
Defending Against Murder Charges in West Palm Beach, FL: The Pakett Law Approach
Being investigated or arrested for Murder or Homicide in West Palm Beach is the most serious challenge a criminal defendant can face. The legal statutes are complex, the penalties are life-altering, and the intense scrutiny of a high-profile case demands immediate,...
Plea Deal vs. Going to Trial: How to Make the One of the Biggest Decisions in Your Criminal Case
For anyone facing serious criminal charges in West Palm Beach or anywhere in Florida, there is often an important decision that has to be made – do you accept the prosecutor’s plea offer, or do you take your case to trial? This is one of the key decisions you will...
Why We Can’t Stop Watching High-Profile Crime Cases
Every few months, a new case hits the news and suddenly everyone turns into an armchair detective. . People who haven't spoken to each other in years are texting, “Did you see what happened in court today?” Strangers argue on Reddit as if they personally examined the...
Why So Many People Assume a Defendant Is Guilty Before the Trial Even Starts
In Florida, we love to say “innocent until proven guilty.” It sounds noble. It sounds fair. It sounds like the kind of thing everyone agrees with.. But in reality? The court of public opinion runs on the exact opposite slogan: “If you’re charged, you probably did...
Why Professional Athletes in Florida Need Top Legal Help When Accused of Crimes
When a professional athlete is accused of a crime in Florida, the situation becomes bigger than a police report or a court date. When a professional athlete is accused of a crime in Florida, the situation becomes bigger than a police report or a court date. It...
Why Criminal Charges Can Increase a Celebrity’s Popularity
It sounds backwards. When everyday people are accused of a crime, the consequences are immediate and harsh – reputational damage, job loss, community backlash, potential jail time. But for celebrities? Something very different often happens. Their name trends. Their...
Why Domestic Violence and Assault Charges Spike During the Holidays
Every year, right around the time the holiday lights go up, something else goes up too: domestic violence and assaults. It’s a pattern police departments know well, defense attorneys know well, and honestly, many families know well – even if they never talk about it...