Criminal Defense Attorney in Broward County Explains Self-Defense in Battery Cases

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29th Aug 2017

Battery is defined under Florida law as inflicting the unwanted and offensive touching on another, as a criminal defense attorney in Broward County can explain.   However, there are certain defenses that may apply in battery cases, such as self-defense.   A … more

Criminal Defense Attorney in Fort Lauderdale: Contempt of Court Explained  

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22nd Aug 2017

A criminal defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale may be retained to help a defendant who is facing contempt of court charges.   If convicted, a person may be jailed for failing to follow a court order.   Some of the important issues … more

Criminal Defense Attorney in Miami Dade on Kidnapping Charges

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18th Aug 2017

A criminal defense attorney in Miami Dade can explain that Florida law defines kidnapping as using force, threatening to use force, imprisoning, abducting or confining another person against their will.   Kidnapping can refer to the taking of an adult as … more

South Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Conspiracy Charges

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15th Aug 2017

A South Florida criminal defense attorney is often retained when defendants are facing charges for conspiracy.   These can be based on a conspiracy to commit murder, manufacture drugs or any other host of crimes.   If you are facing criminal conspiracy … more

Florida Jury Cannot Discuss Case Before Time For Deliberation

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8th Aug 2017

Jurors in a criminal case should not form definite opinions on the case before hearing all of the evidence.    Jurors are not supposed to discuss a case with each other until all of the evidence has been presented.    … more

Drug Trafficking

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4th Aug 2017

Federal drug trafficking  is one of the most common federal drug crime charges in America.   Drug trafficking includes the procurement, distribution, possession, or sale of everything ranging to prescription pills and marijuana to methamphetamines and “hard” drugs. Individuals involved in … more

 Federal Criminal Offenses

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1st Aug 2017

Crimes and civil infractions are typically charged at either the municipal, city, or state level depending on their severity.   When a crime spans state lines, involves substantial amounts of money, or is caused by specific actions, the charges are automatically … more