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Plain-English notes on Florida charges, court procedure, and what to expect — written by the attorney who handles the cases.
BlogsFlorida Governor Rick Scott signed International Driver’s License BillGovernor Rick Scott signed at the beginning of April HB 7059 by Representative Daniel Davis relating to drivers licensing into law. This bill repeals a law requiring an International Driving Permit for all foreign drivers visiting Florida. The news is specifically good for the Canadian visitors that South Florida, specifically Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, receives every winter. […]Read article →
BlogsMore corruption cases in BrowardAnother Broward county city official has been charged with accepting thousands of dollars in bribes. This new corruption case accuses the defendant with charging bribes in return for his alleged influence on a city license and a development grant, as mentioned by Sun Sentinel. Federal prosecutors noted in the Fort Lauderdale Court that 50-year-old Margate city commissioner David McLean was indicted […]Read article →
BlogsPolice chases on South Florida highwaysThe month of April started with a deadly accident on I-95 in North Miami Dade following a police chase. This is an excellent time to remember that, when you get into a criminal situation and are facing criminal charges, the best option is to turn yourself in to the authorities and hire an experienced criminal defense attorney, […]Read article →
BlogsPersonal information theftRecently, the media announced that a Russian website has posted personal or credit information on numerous celebrities and public figures, including Michelle Obama, Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, FBI Director Robert Mueller, Beyonce and Jay-Z, Mel Gibson, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, and Kim Kardashian. According to USA Today and CNN, some information refers to personal data like home addresses […]Read article →
BlogsDouble jeopardy prohibited in the USThe case of Amanda Knox and the possibility to be tried again in Italy brings into attention again the principle of double jeopardy that applies in the American court system, but not in many other countries. According to CNN, American Amanda Knox and her team of criminal defense attorneys have decided fight to prove her innocence […]Read article →
BlogsDog sniffing drugs need search warrantThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled recently that Miami-Dade police conducted an unlawful search when using a drug-sniffing dog at the front door of a suspected marijuana grow house without a search warrant, limiting this way the use of police dogs in front of homes. In this case, good criminal attorneys and the Court’s preoccupation for […]Read article →
BlogsTexting while driving ban in Florida gets closerThe state of Florida is one-step closer to banning text messaging while driving. “Texting while driving is an epidemic in Florida,” states Representative Doug Holder, the longtime sponsor of a bill to limit the practice and improve safety on Florida’s roads and highways, cited by Reuters. According to Miami Herald, the bill won unanimous approval in […]Read article →
BlogsThe right to a lawyer – budget and time issues for public defendersFifty years ago in March, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that everyone accused of a serious crime has a constitutional right to counsel, no matter if they can afford it or not. The decision was made in the Gideon v. Wainwright case. Ever since then, debates and discussions were created in relation […]Read article →
BlogsOne person dies every hour in a DUI and DWI accidentAccording to the National Highway Safety Administration, more than 10,000 people die each year in alcohol related traffic accident, approximately one individual every hour. While law enforcement are always running campaigns to prevent DUI related incidents, especially around holidays such as the spring break, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, there are still many individuals who do […]Read article →