Prosecutors have declined to press charges against a 50-year-old man who shot a 33-year-old outside a nightclub in March, saying the shooting was justified under Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers know that the law has gained a great deal of notoriety in the last year…
When it comes to domestic violence arrests in Florida, there is no one-size-fits all charge. The fact is, prosecutors have a host of varying options to choose from when it comes to charging, and it’s all based on the specific evidence available in each individual case. This is where having…
So often when we talk about domestic violence in the criminal sense, we picture a man lashing out at a woman with whom he’s romantically involved. But our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers know that under the actual definition of the law, there are many other scenarios that qualify. Such…
Most people facing DUI charges are terrified because it’s the first time they’ve ever become entangled in the criminal justice system. Not so for a 29-year-old Florida woman, whose recent DUI arrest is her 19th since she became an adult. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys know that cases such as…
The headlines detailing a physical argument between a boyfriend and girlfriend at a local casino blared the words, “mutual combat.” Indeed, Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorneys noted the pair both had apparent bruises in their mug shots – he with a cut under his eye, and she with a bruise…
A number of DUI arrests have been tossed after a checkpoint held late last year in Pasco County was determined to be illegal. Broward DUI lawyers know that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled way back in 1990 that checkpoints were legal. It was a 6-3 decision, and it was a…
A domestic violence arrest can have far-reaching consequences, as former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Chad Johnson has recently learned. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers understand the situation dominoed for the professional football player after an argument with his wife earlier this month. According to the Sun-Sentinel, he could be facing…
A woman in northern Florida was arrested for DUI with eight children in her vehicle. In addition to charges of driving under the influence, she is also accused of eight counts of child neglect. Fort Lauderdale DUI defense lawyers know that while this is an extreme example, it’s not uncommon…
The arrest of a Florida corrections officer on charges that he battered his girlfriend, once again raises the issue of how an arrest – let alone a conviction – can mar a person’s reputation or destroy a career. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys understand that this fact is one reason…
South Florida traffic tickets are becoming less of a commonality these days, according to a recent report by The Sun-Sentinel. But part of the likely reason behind it has to do with the fact that more people are fighting them. Palm Beach traffic ticket defense attorneys know that in years…