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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
In many Fort Lauderdale criminal defense cases, the defendant may face an uphill battle of overcoming the evidence. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible to win – it just means you need an experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney at your side to do it. Some of that evidence inevitably is…
A Fort Lauderdale assault case is raising the question of whether intoxication is a valid defense for a crime under Florida law. Fort Lauderdale assault defense attorneys know that, certainly, drugs or alcohol abuse are factors in many crimes. But does it matter whether a person is too drunk or…