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…
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…
Fort Lauderdale Police Using “Water” to Fight Crime
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…
South Florida Synthetic Drug Sales Continue, Despite Crackdown
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…
South Florida Drug Arrests Made By Feds Targeting “Pill Mill”
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…
Broward Criminal Defense: Avoid “Consensual Encounters” With Police
Late last year in the Florida Panhandle city of Escambia, a man was sentenced to five years in prison for third-degree felony cocaine possession as a habitual offender. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyers know on the surface, this case is fairly common and not likely to garner much attention…
Broward DUI Watch: Florida Breathalyzer Machines Challenged Again
Florida breathalyzer machines are coming under fire yet again. However, as Fort Lauderdale DUI defense lawyers understand, this one has more to do with the state’s responsibility to test the devices, as opposed to the inherent accuracy or inaccuracy of the devices themselves. (Both are major legal issues). If successful,…
Spouse Filed Florida Protection Order? Seek Lawyer Immediately.
If your spouse has obtained a restraining order against you, it’s critical that you contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale domestic violence defense lawyer as soon as possible – even if you haven’t yet been arrested. The holidays can be a stressful time. Sometimes, a domestic incident –or accusations of one…
Florida New Year’s DUI Can be Challenged
There are probably no sweeter words to a defendant facing DUI charges than, “Case Dismissed.” But unless you have hired a skilled Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer, you’re unlikely to hear those words. This is not a reality you want to face entering a New Year. It should be a…