Police Interrogation Tactics in Florida You've been arrested. The flashing lights, the sirens, the handcuffs – a scene ripped straight out of a crime thriller, except this time, you're the star, and the script isn't in your hands. Now, you're facing the interrogation room, a bare square with a single table and two chairs, and across from you sits [...]
Restitution in Florida Criminal Cases You’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in Florida. Your first concerns are possible jail time, fines, a criminal record, and other direct penalties. But there’s another consequence looming that you also need to understand—the possibility of paying restitution. An Overview of Criminal Restitution in Florida Simply put, criminal restitution refers to [...]
The Trial Penalty You're likely overwhelmed and confused if you face criminal charges in Miami, Florida. One of your most important decisions is whether to go to trial or take a plea bargain. While a plea bargain can seem tempting in the short term, it's crucial to understand the potential consequences, including the trial penalty. What is the [...]
Discovery in Florida Criminal Cases If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in Florida, you probably have many questions about what happens next. One important part of the criminal justice process is something called “discovery.” Keep reading to discover what discovery is, why it matters, and how an experienced Miami criminal defense lawyer can help ensure you [...]
Rental Companies Falsely Report Cars Stolen A recent San Francisco Chronicle article highlights an alarming and underreported issue: rental car companies falsely report their cars as stolen when renters still legally drive them. As a major tourist destination, we have seen this occur far too frequently in Miami over the years. Our firm has unfortunately had to represent numerous [...]
Women Can Be the Aggressors in Domestic Violence Cases You’ve probably heard that domestic violence is primarily committed by men against women. While that may be true statistically, the numbers don’t tell the whole story. Too often, heterosexual relationships marred by violence automatically peg the man as the perpetrator and the woman as the victim. However, modern research shows [...]
Miami Defendant's Appeal Highlights Jury Unanimity in Petit Theft Case Petit theft charges may seem straightforward on the surface, but as a recent Miami case illustrates, complex legal questions can underlie even relatively minor alleged crimes. When a theft offense involves alternative acts as the means of commission, issues around jury unanimity requirements come into play with real implications for [...]
Can You Have a Medical Marijuana Card and Own a Gun in Florida? If you hold a medical marijuana card in Florida, you likely assume having the card gives you full legal access to medical cannabis. However, federal regulations prohibit medical marijuana patients from purchasing or possessing firearms and ammunition. This creates a frustrating paradox - receiving doctor-recommended treatment versus [...]
Facing Shoplifting Charges from Walgreens in Miami Shoplifting is an unfortunate yet common offense that many people find themselves facing charges for in Miami, Florida. Major retailers like Walgreens aggressively prosecute shoplifters to deter theft from their stores. If you were recently arrested or received a notice to appear in court for retail theft from Walgreens, you may feel [...]
Myths and Misconceptions About Shoplifting Being falsely accused or arrested for retail theft or shoplifting can be emotionally distressing. And yet there are many misconceptions about who shoplifts, why people commit petit theft or grand theft, and how people get caught. As experienced criminal defense lawyers focused on theft charges, we know the truth. We represent all types of people [...]
