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Plain-English notes on Florida charges, court procedure, and what to expect — written by the attorney who handles the cases.
BlogsSteroids, a serious legal offenseIn the context of the recent steroids scandal involving major Major League Baseball players such as Alex Rodriguez, National League MVP Ryan Braun and Francisco Cervelli in connection to the Biogenesis clinic in Miami, our criminal defense team in Fort Lauderdale brings a few key points related to the regulations regarding steroids. Federal and Florida state laws prohibit the possession, sale or use […]Read article →
BlogsRetail crime task forceFederal officials have announced the creation of a new local South Florida task force in order to deal with organized retail crime, a $30 billion problem for retail businesses in the US. The new taskforce includes detectives from the Broward Sheriff’s Office and will deal with all the aspects of retail crime, including violent ones and different […]Read article →
BlogsMarijuana regulations in FloridaWhile some states in the US have legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes, it is important for our Broward county clients to know that it has not been made legal by the state of Florida, where you can encounter some of the toughest laws in this regard. This is especially important due to […]Read article →
BlogsGovernor Scott makes bongs illegalOur Fort Lauderdale criminal defense law team wants to warn our readers and clients that on June 5, Governor Rick Scott signed a bill making the possession of bongs for drug use illegal in the state of Florida. The new regulation makes it “unlawful for a person to knowingly and willfully sell or offer for sale at retail any drug paraphernalia… […]Read article →
BlogsFake lottery ticket scams in South FloridaBroward Sheriff’s Office is drawing attention these days on the most recent type of scam practiced in South Florida, the so-called “lottery scam”, illustrated by a specific and recent case happened in Broward County. Broward Sheriff’s Office economic crimes detectives have released a composite sketch of one of two unidentified women who are targeting immigrants and […]Read article →
BlogsMedical marijuana might get on the ballotThe creators of a medical-marijuana legislative initiative in Florida are revising their strategy and making changes to their proposal in their efforts to place it on the 2014 ballot. This comes as a reminder that the use of marijuana, even for medical purposes is illegal in Florida, and our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense team is always available […]Read article →
BlogsBroward Sheriff reappointed in state councilGovernor Rick Scott has announced the reappointment of Broward County Sheriff, Scott J. Israel, to the Florida Violent Crime and Drug Control Council. Scott J. Israel is reappointed for a term of two years beginning July 1, 2013, and ending June 30, 2015. The Florida Violent Crime Council was created in 1993 to financially assist local law enforcement […]Read article →
BlogsExcessive force used in MiamiFor the first time ever, a federal judge will monitor the Miami Police Department to help prevent excessive force use. The decision is due to the fact that the U.S. Justice Department found that several police-involved shootings were unjustified during a four-year period. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense team is at your service if you […]Read article →
BlogsBroward Sherriff’s gun buy backBroward Sherriff’s Office is constantly organizing events that help citizens get rid of unwanted guns and drugs, no questions asked. This can represent a good opportunity for Fort Lauderdale and Broward inhabitants to avoid legal issues and difficult situation, and a way to contribute to reducing gun violence. Our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense team wants to remind […]Read article →