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To Testify or Not to Testify? Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer Weighs In

One of the thorniest issues for any Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer and client is whether the defendant should take the stand and testify in their own defense. Although we understand the general inclination of our clients to “have their day in court,” clearing your name isn’t nearly as simple…

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Arrested for a Fatal Car Accident in Fort Lauderdale? Here’s What You May Be Facing.

If you’re a driver who survives a deadly crash when others didn’t, it’s a unique kind of nightmare. Of course you didn’t intend harm. Maybe it wasn’t even wholly your fault. Nonetheless, lives were changed irrevocably – your own included. That is especially true if you’re arrested in connection with…

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Fort Lauderdale Defense Lawyer Explains Florida Criminal Law Scoresheet

Every state has its own way of determining what’s a fair prison sentence for those convicted of felony offenses. As a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer can explain, Florida uses the score sheet established in the Criminal Punishment Code (CPC). It’s used for ascertaining prison terms for those convicted of…

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4 Ways a Fort Lauderdale DUI Lawyer Can Challenge the Charges

In a single recent year, there were nearly 1,300 DUI arrests in Broward County, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. If you’re one of those who has been arrested for driving under the influence in South Florida, there are many strategies that an experienced Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyer…

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Will I Still be Prosecuted for Florida Domestic Violence if the Alleged Victim Won’t Cooperate?

This is arguably one of the most common questions I get asked as a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence defense lawyer. The short answer is: Probably. That said, without the cooperation of the alleged victim, the foundation for the prosecution’s domestic violence case is undeniably weakened. If the alleged victim is…

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Greater Use of Remote Technology Expected in Certain Florida Criminal Proceedings

We all know the legal world takes a bit more time than most to catch up to technological trends. Sometimes, this is a good thing; developing policy, procedure, and law on the basis of brand new tech that we still don’t fully understand the long-term implications of could have major…

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Florida Legalizes Concealed Carry of Firearm Without Permits

With the signature of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 3rd, 2023, Florida strengthened its citizens Second Amendment rights by allowing individuals to carry a concealed firearm (starting July 1st) without requiring purchase of a concealed carry permit. The measure makes Florida the 26th state to decriminalize concealed carry of…

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Why One Man’s Trash is a Florida Prosecutor’s Treasure

Most people don’t give their trash a second thought once they’ve brought it to the curb. However, the contents of that garbage can be life-altering for suspects in criminal cases. As our Broward criminal defense lawyers can explain, so-called “trash pulls” are an increasingly common means for police and prosecutors…

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Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Upside of “Withholding Adjudication” in Florida

If you’re arrested in Broward County, you might qualify for a Florida criminal case outcome that involves “withholding adjudication.” As a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer can explain, this is a type of case outcome that isn’t a conviction – but it isn’t an acquittal or dismissal either. If you’re…

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Common Broward Criminal Defense Strategies in Misdemeanor Cases

As Broward criminal defense lawyers, we have successfully handled a broad range of Florida criminal case types – from serious felonies to minor misdemeanors. There is no single defense strategy that’s going to work in every situation. That said, there are some approaches more commonly employed than others. If you’re…

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