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Sibling Domestic Violence in Florida Quite Common

They say twins share a bond that is unrivaled. But in the case of two twins from Palm Coast, it appears their rivalry too was unrivaled. Our Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorneys understand the two 21-year-old brothers spared using just about anything that was in reach – including a frying…

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Hollywood Police Arrest Mother in “Honor Violence”

A Hollywood woman is facing child abuse charges after investigators allege she burned her 17-year-old daughter, who had reportedly engaged in an online relationship with a boy, despite the fact that she was betrothed to her cousin. Our Fort Lauderdale domestic violence lawyers know that instances like this, involving conservative…

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Broward County Sheriff’s Deputy Evades Charges Of Official Misconduct

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…

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Broward Domestic Battery Charges Filed Against Decorated Deputy

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…

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SCOTUS: Florida K-9 Unit Bark Enough to Warrant Search

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…

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Broward State Attorney Dismisses Case Moments before Trial

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…

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Overzealous Prosecutors Committed to Win – No Matter the Cost

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…

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Domestic Violence Arrests in Broward Spike on Valentine’s Day

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…

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