People unfamiliar with the Miami-Dade County or Broward County criminal court system may get court notices or are instructed to appear in court for their “calendar call” also known as a “judicial sounding” and they often ask ‘ What is … more

Recent news stories have clearly illustrated that in addition to local and State (like Miami-Dade County or Broward County) prosecutors who prosecute violations of Florida State laws and local ordinances, there is also a branch of the United States Justice … more

Has your driver’s license been suspended? If so, then you absolutely cannot drive until your driving privilege has been reinstated. While not being able to drive may be a huge inconvenience, it is not worth the risk of getting caught. … more

While people frequently use the terms “reckless driving” and “careless driving” interchangeably, there is actually a huge difference between these two offenses in Florida. Careless driving is merely a civil traffic infraction as defined by Florida Statute §316.1925 specifying, “Any … more

When most people think of domestic violence, they think of some sort of physical confrontation between husband and wife or romantic partners. While this is true, keep in mind that the definition of “domestic violence” in the State of Florida … more

LSA with injury & LSA with Property Damage Whenever a car accident occurs in the Miami/ Fort Lauderdale area, Florida law requires all of those who are involved to follow a particular order of procedures. Upon a car accident happening, … more

Normally, the remedy of expunction, where a record of an arrest is erased, is applicable to first time arrestee that receives a favorable disposition on their cases. This means that if a person had their case dismissed or dropped, there … more

Have you been accused of money laundering? This is a serious accusation and one that must be taken seriously by hiring a lawyer who has experience with white-collar offenses in Miami-Dade.   Even the specter of the money laundering charge may cast shadows against … more

If a person has been accused of health care fraud in Miami Dade or Broward County, it is essential to try to assemble evidence in order to support your theory of defense.  Sometime these cases are instigated as a result of a cooperating witness/informant, who has motives to be untruthful, so allegations can be built upon fabricated/false allegations. Assembling business records, … more

There is no such thing as a “minor criminal offense”! A common mistake for a person to make, in the Miami-Dade County, Broward County or South Florida area is assuming that a criminal offense can be minor making it not necessary to seek representation.  While some cases do not seriously expose the accused to serious penalties, a criminal case can, nonetheless, impact a person beyond what … more