Despite a breathalyzer result that showed he had consumed less than the legal blood alcohol content threshold of 0.08 percent, the mayor of Gainesville was arrested recently by state troopers on a DUI charge. Our Broward DUI lawyers know that situations like this are somewhat rare, but not altogether unheard…
Earlier this month, trial commenced for a former Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy who was confronted with severe allegations of official misconduct, tampering with evidence, and grand theft. These charges derived from a September, 2011 sting operation at which time the deputy purportedly seized a significant amount of Oxycodone pills and…
A retired Broward County Sheriff’s deputy who survived a gunshot wound to the head during a traffic stop five years ago, has been arrested on charges of domestic violence battery by strangulation against his estranged wife. Fort Lauderdale domestic violence defense attorneys know that this charge is a third-degree felony…
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Florida Supreme Court’s earlier ruling dismissing all evidence obtained following an erroneous indication of drugs during a traffic stop. Our Broward criminal defense attorneys are troubled by this precedent, which holds that an indicator from a trained K-9 unit is…
Client was arrested and charged with one count of Intimidating a Witness, Retaliating against an informant, and Criminal Mischief. These allegations stem from an incident in which the government accused my client of making threats and damaging an informant’s car by smashing out the windows. The Government had an alleged…
The suicide of young computer genius Aaron Swartz sent shock waves throughout the country, as it was an immense loss of incredible talent. The 26-year-old would have been looking toward a very bright future – but for the fact that he was facing up to 35 years in federal prison…
Valentine’s Day is supposed to be one of romance – sweet cards, roses and candlelight. But our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers know that too often, the night ends horribly – with someone in the back of a squad car on their way to being booked for a domestic violence…
It truly sounds like a creative episode of CSI: law enforcement officials using “water bullets” to catch those suspected of crimes. However, our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers have learned this is more than a good television show plot. As it turns out, the Fort Lauderdale Police Department has initiated…
The sales of synthetic marijuana and cocaine products continue to proliferate in South Florida, despite bans at the local, state and federal levels. That’s according to a recent report by The Sun Sentinel. Our Broward County criminal defense lawyers are well aware of the continuing trend, and remain one step…
Federal authorities reportedly arrested 17 people in South Florida – and are seeking dozens more – in connection with a pill mill operation that reportedly engaged in the trafficking of some 45,000 prescription Oxycodone pills. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers understand that officials with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration…