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…
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Florida DUI Cases Tossed After Checkpoint Deemed Illegal
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…
Miami Dolphins Player Cut From Team After DV Arrest
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…
Child Neglect Charges Accompany Broward DUI When Kids Present
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…
Domestic Violence Allegations Require Fort Lauderdale Defense
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…
More People Fighting Traffic Tickets in Broward, Palm Beach
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…
Domestic Violence Cases See Uptick In Palm Beach County
A 21-year-old woman marked her milestone birthday with an arrest on charges of domestic violence against her mother, according to The Sun-Sentinel. West Palm Beach defense lawyers understand that in fact, this incident is one of a growing number of domestic violence incidents throughout Palm Beach County, according to News…
Teen on Trial for Attempted Murder in Broward Teen Burning
A Fort Lauderdale jury will hear very different sides in the trial of a teen accused of attempted second-degree murder of another teen – one who used to be his friend. Fort Lauderdale juvenile defense lawyers know that when it comes to alleged crimes involving teens, a skilled attorney won’t…
Fort Lauderdale DUI Watch: Suspect Offers Trooper a Bribe
What could have been a simple misdemeanor DUI charge has ballooned into a second-degree felony case, after a woman allegedly attempted to bribe a trooper to let her go. West Palm Beach DUI lawyers understand, according to multiple media reports, the 21-year-old woman is facing felony bribery charges, following the…
Fort Lauderdale Fraud Cases Can Pit Families Against Each Other
An elderly Cuban exile was convicted recently of medicare fraud. The judge tossed the book at him with a five-year prison term – despite the fact that he is 71, in frail health and remorseful. Fort Lauderdale defense lawyers know that the thing about this case that really attracted media…