Leaving the Scene of Accident (LSA)

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1st Jul 2015

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

An unfair irony in Florida Expungement law

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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

Steps to Take If You’re Accused of Money Laundering

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29th Jun 2015

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

The Importance of assembling evidence in Fighting Health Care Fraud Allegations

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26th Jun 2015

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

Do Minor Criminal Offenses Require a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

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24th Jun 2015

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

Do I need an Attorney if I get arrested for a DUI?

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22nd Jun 2015

There are DUI/DWI attorneys that specialize in serious traffic offense cases such as drunk driving.  There may be several reasons you want to hire an attorney.  First, you may want to hire an attorney if you feel you were wrongfully … more

1st DUI (Driving under the influence) Conviction and License Reinstatement

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17th Jun 2015

If you are looking to reinstate your license and this is your first DUI Conviction, and you have a six month to one suspension effective from the conviction date, you can apply for a hardship license in your county before the expiration of this … more

CAN A MOTORIST BE ARRESTED FOR DUI ON PRIVATE PROPERTY?

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15th Jun 2015

Is it s possible to get a DUI while driving on private property? Interestingly (and unfortunately to anyone in that predicament) the answer should be “yes”, it is definitely possible. This is based upon an analysis of Florida DUI law where can be strict. Florida Statute … more

General information on State of Florida DUI Laws

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DUI (meaning driving under the influence of a controlled substance either with an unlawful blood alcohol level or to the extent that the driver’s motor faculties were impaired) is an offense under Florida law.  The offense is proved by demonstrating an impairment of “normal faculties” or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol … more

THE 851 ENHANCEMENT: POTENTIAL ABUSES IN FEDERAL SENTENCING LAW

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3rd Jun 2015

In recent months, police departments and prison systems have been taking heat for the systemic abuses that mar our nation’s justice system. But one key player has been notably absent: For decades, our federal court system has been quietly perpetrating … more