In today’s digital age, technology plays a significant role in legal proceedings, including domestic violence cases. Digital forensics is the process of uncovering and interpreting electronic data. It’s become crucial to evidence-gathering in Florida criminal cases. As a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence lawyers, we recognize it’s important for defendants to…
Character witnesses can play a pivotal role in domestic violence trials, offering testimony that speaks to the defendant’s moral character, behavior and reputation in the community. As our Broward domestic violence defense lawyers can explain, these insights serve to provide the court with a broader perspective of who the defendant…
A new Florida statute going into effect Oct. 1, 2024 will make it easier for law enforcement officers to verify whether you’re in violation of a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence restraining order. The new law allows recipients of Florida protection orders to carry a single, wallet-sized card, called “Hope Cards,”…
Fort Lauderdale domestic violence arrests are among the more common Broward County criminal offenses. In a single recent year, there were more than 5,600 reported allegations of domestic violence in Broward – with 450 each from Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood Police Departments, according to FDLE. But an allegation doesn’t equal…
A Fort Lauderdale DUI arrest has the potential to do more than halt your driving privileges. It can result in jail time, major fines, and close the door to many opportunities – including those years down the road that may not even be on your radar yet. It can be…
Fishing and Florida go hand-in-hand. But if you’re cited or arrested for a Fort Lauderdale fishing violation, hiring a criminal defense attorney is a smart move. Even if it’s a seemingly minor offense, hiring a Fort Lauderdale fishing violation defense attorney ensures you minimize the risk of substantial fines, potential…
When it comes to Fort Lauderdale domestic violence offenses, there is not a single charge that encompasses all. Domestic violence incidents are not a monolith. Neither are the potential criminal charges they carry. As a longtime Broward domestic violence defense lawyer, I can explain in a bit more detail the…
Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyers know that even when the evidence against you seems overwhelming, there are always strategies to minimize the damage. Some clients are surprised at how effective a skilled defense lawyer can be, particularly when they know their actions may have crossed certain legal boundaries. According to recent…
If you are arrested for domestic violence in Fort Lauderdale, you may also soon be served with a domestic violence injunction. We understand that you may not want anything to do with that person anymore anyway. You’ll gladly stay away – so why bother fighting back? If you are the…
A Florida bill that would have required drivers who refuse to submit to breathalyzers to immediately install ignition interlock devices has died in the House committee. Broward defense lawyers had been greatly concerned that the proposed Florida DUI law would run afoul of 4th Amendment Due process rights. HB 39…