When a Mistake of Fact or Law Can Be a Defense in Florida If you've been charged with a crime in Florida, you may wonder if you can argue that you made an honest mistake. While a mistake doesn't make your actions legal, in some cases, it can provide a defense that could lead to an acquittal or dismissal [...]
The Abandonment Defense Under Florida Criminal Law If you have been charged with a criminal attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy in Florida, you may be able to raise an abandonment defense under Section 777.04(5) of the Florida Statutes. This defense applies when you have taken steps toward committing a crime but voluntarily renounced your criminal purpose before completing the actual [...]
The Severe Consequences of a Federal Conviction You are probably very concerned about the potential consequences if you have been charged with a federal crime. A federal conviction can result in devastating penalties that can change the entire course of your life. Given how high the stakes are when facing federal charges, it is clear that the consequences can [...]
Arrest Searches in Miami: What You Need to Know Understanding Arrests and Arrest Searches in Miami Living in a major metropolitan area like Miami comes with many advantages but also some potential downsides. With a population of over 2.7 million in Miami-Dade County alone, arrests happen regularly as law enforcement works to keep the public safe. However, arrests can [...]
Fighting Macy's Shoplifting Charges in Miami, Florida Our firm's criminal defense attorneys have extensive experience representing clients accused of retail theft and shoplifting at Macy's department stores in Miami, Florida. When an individual finds themselves facing shoplifting charges after an incident at a Macy's in Florida, they should not panic. Although these allegations are serious, an experienced criminal defense lawyer [...]
Fighting Target Shoplifting Charges in Miami, Florida If you or a loved one is facing shoplifting charges in Miami, Florida, especially from a major retailer like Target, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. Shoplifting is a common charge in Florida, but these cases need to be taken very seriously as they can result in criminal [...]
What to Do If You're Accused of or Caught Shoplifting at Walmart in Miami, Florida Shoplifting and retail theft charges are on the rise at Walmart stores across the country. Being accused of shoplifting, whether rightfully or wrongfully, can result in serious criminal charges that may haunt you for years to come. In this post, we will examine Walmart's [...]
The Serious Consequences of a Fraud Conviction in Florida If you have been charged with fraud in Florida, you could be facing severe penalties that can impact your life for years to come. Fraud charges should always be taken seriously, and having an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side can be crucial. In this blog post, I'll provide an [...]
Florida's Romeo and Juliet Law Offers Protection Some Other States Don't A recent article highlighted a disturbing case where an 18-year-old named Henry was sentenced to 6 years in prison for having consensual sex with a 16-year-old he met online. The story, included in sociologist Emily Horowitz's new book From Rage to Reason, illustrates the severe consequences that strict statutory [...]
Man Exonerated After 35 Years of Wrongful Conviction Based on Misidentification A miscarriage of justice was finally corrected this week when Perry Lott was officially exonerated after spending over 35 years wrongfully imprisoned for a rape and burglary he did not commit. This long-overdue reversal came after post-conviction DNA evidence incontrovertibly excluded Mr. Lott as the perpetrator. An Erroneous Identification [...]
