What Are the Penalties of a Domestic Battery Conviction?
Articles, Blog, Criminal DefenseThe types of offenses that constitute "domestic violence" are codified in Section 741.28 of the Florida Statutes. These offenses include assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, and any other criminal offense committed against…
Postal Worker Admits to Accepting Bribes to Deliver Marijuana Parcels
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerA former worker for the U.S. Postal Service has admitted to accepting bribes to deliver parcels that contained drugs. According to Local 10 News, Evelyn Ramona Price, 53, provided a man with addresses on her route where she would deliver the…
What Constitutes Illegal Search and Seizure?
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerPursuant to the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, law enforcement personnel cannot conduct illegal searches and seizures. Several laws stem from the Fourth Amendment including those related to search warrants, safety inspections, stop-and-frisks,…
Can I Drive for Uber If I Have a DUI Conviction?
Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal Lawyer, DUIUber Technologies Inc has been one of the world’s fastest-growing companies since its rideshare app was released in 2010. For customers, Uber tends to offer lower rates and superior convenience compared to traditional taxis, and for drivers,…
Proposed Bill Would Require Ignition Interlock Devices for First-Time DUI Offenders
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal Lawyer, DUIA proposed bill that recently passed its first committee in the Florida House of Representatives would require first-time DUI offenders to use an ignition interlock device. According to CBS Local, the bill must go through two more committees…
Broward County Elementary School Teacher Accused of Tipping off Suspect in Drug Trafficking Sting
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerAccording to a federal indictment, a Broward County elementary school teacher now faces charges of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding after she allegedly tipped off the target of a drug trafficking sting. The accused, 31-year-old Porsha…
Broward County Man Charged with Attempted Murder of Mother and Her Boyfriend
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerAccording to Coral Spring Talks, an argument over smoking marijuana led to a double attempted murder at the Island Club apartments. The suspect, Artner Jocelyn, 26, was arguing with his mother and her boyfriend, Cenel Saul, about Jocelyn’s…
What Are the Penalties of a DUI Manslaughter Conviction in Florida?
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal Lawyer, DUIIn the state of Florida, DUI manslaughter is typically a second-degree felony offense. However, if the court finds that the defendant knew the crash happened and failed to give information or render aid, it will be charged as a first-degree…
Justin Bieber Impersonator Charged with Child Pornography and Extortion
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerA 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly impersonating Justin Bieber online and blackmailing an 11-year-old girl to send him nude photos. The suspect, Bryan Asrary, allegedly found his victim two years ago on Justin Bieber’s Instagram…
What Are the Penalties for Oxycodone Possession in Florida?
Articles, Blog, Criminal DefenseDrug crimes in Florida carry harsh penalties compared to other states. The specific consequences of drug possession charges depend on several factors, one of the most important being the amount of drugs found in your possession. Possessing…
Who Cannot Legally Possess a Firearm in Florida?
Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerPursuant to Section 790.23 of the 2016 Florida Statutes, it is illegal for a felon or delinquent to possess firearms, electric weapons, ammunition and certain unlawful devices if that person has been: Convicted of a felony in Florida;
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Are You Facing DUI Charges in Florida? 4 Possible Defenses
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal Lawyer, DUIA conviction for driving under the influence in Florida can have life-changing consequences – especially if this is not your first offense. Depending on your past DUI record, you could face third-degree felony charges, which come with a maximum…
What Constitutes “Vehicular Homicide” in Florida?
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerAccording to Section 782.071 of The 2016 Florida Statutes, vehicular homicide is the killing of a person or an unborn child by an injury to the mother, caused by the operation of a motor vehicle by another in a reckless manner that is likely…
What Constitutes Domestic Violence in Florida?
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerUnder Florida law, Domestic Violence Battery is defined as any actual and intentional touching or striking of another person without consent, or the intentional causing of bodily harm to another person, when the person struck is a “family…
How Does the “Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity” Defense Work in Florida? Fort Lauderdale Criminal Attorney Explains
Articles, Blog, Criminal Defense, Criminal LawyerFlorida courts use the “M’Naghten” rule as the basis of the “legally insane” standard. This rule was named after Daniel M'Naghten, who attempted to assassinate England's Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel in 1843. M’Naghten was…
