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BlogsO.J. Simpson back in courtThe new developments in O.J. Simpson’s legal saga show how important it is for criminal defendants to the benefit of high quality and experienced legal advice, as offered by our criminal defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to CNN, O.J. is going back to the Las Vegas courtroom, trying to get his robbery, assault, and kidnapping convictions thrown out, under […]Read article →
BlogsIRS focus on Caribbean banksThe Internal Revenue Service announced that it had launched an intensive initiative to deal with offshore tax evasion, especially focusing on bank accounts in the Caribbean. Given the proximity and the relations between South Florida and the Caribbean, our Fort Lauderdale criminal defense team estimates that many individuals in South Florida might be interested in this new initiative. According to USA Today, federal […]Read article →
BlogsKidnapping and child neglect in MiamiA recent Miami incident, involving the kidnapping of three children and child neglect charges, shows the importance of paying attention to your surroundings and making sure your children are with you at all times when going out. According to Miami Herald, Anthony Milhomme went into a grocery store, leaving three young children inside a car with the motor running. Moments […]Read article →
BlogsTexting while driving, soon a driving violationThe Florida Senate unanimously passed a texting-while-driving ban Tuesday and sent the legislation to the House for approval, note Floridian media. Sen. Nancy Detert, R-Venice, has sponsored the approved bill for four years, trying to make texting while driving a secondary violation. This means a motorist would have to commit another offense, such as careless driving, to be […]Read article →
BlogsTSA, serious about drug possessionA recent drug bust at Fort Lauderdale’s International Airport shows how serious TSA agents are regarding illegal drug possession, even when it comes to celebrities. According to TMZ and other media, multi-millionaire hotel owner Vikram Chatwal, a close friend of actress Lindsay Lohan, has been arrested, after TSA agents say he tried to get on the airplane with […]Read article →
BlogsArrests for posing as Cuban migrantsAccording to Miami Herald, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 20 people this month in Miami-Dade and Broward counties, accused of attempting to defraud immigration authorities by posing as Cuban immigrants. The 20 individuals accused live in Miami, Miami Beach, North Miami, Miramar, Sunrise, Davie, and Naples. Under the Cuban Adjustment Act of 1966, Cuban citizens arriving […]Read article →
BlogsIncreased number of gun murders in FloridaWhile the murder rate in Florida has been falling, the percentage of homicides involving firearms has increased significantly, showing a significant increase in gun sales and concealed-weapon permits. In 2000, there were 499 gun murders in the state, according to data from Florida Department of Law Enforcement, cited by Miami Herald. However, murders that involve the use of guns have […]Read article →
BlogsWarrants needed for DUI blood testsThe Supreme Court ruled this month that police should seek warrants before testing the blood of drivers suspected of DUI, making this way more difficult how the authorities work and increasing the rights of those suspected of DUI. Therefore, if you find yourself the subject of a DUI situation, make sure you know your rights and […]Read article →
BlogsMiranda Rights in Fort Lauderdale rulingWhile even a barricaded suspect has the right to remain silent during a standoff, the police have no obligation to tell him(or read the Miranda rights) while trying to get him out, a Fort Lauderdale appeals court ruled in March 2013, as noted by the Sun-Sentinel. The decision from the 4th District Court of Appeal is […]Read article →