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Technology moves at a speedy pace – and the law follows, sometimes at an astonishing rate. It may be hard to believe with the constant inundation online about celebrity nude pictures that anyone would take a nude photo seriously. To ignore the facts would be a mistake, and this one little known fact could seriously damage more than just your reputation – it could get you in trouble with the law. As your leading Miami criminal defense attorney, I'm here...

A former client of mine recommended a friend to me. A local doctor, who was facing very serious charges, was looking for a local Miami criminal defense attorney to help him with a very unusual case. This middle aged doctor had fallen in love with a very manipulative, attractive young woman who had a history, unbeknownst to the doctor, of being a drug dealer. She asked the doctor to make her a batch of methamphetamine. He did not want to, but she thr...

Recently, an attorney referred a client to me. The young man was charged with Domestic Battery. He was 27, and had been married for two years. He and his wife were having an argument. It became loud, and a neighbor called the police. The wife had slapped him a couple of times. He had grabbed her wrists, and nothing more. The police arrived to investigate the call.

Today, I want to share a recent criminal defense case story. A distraught individual contacted me with serious charges: she had been in a car accident in which the driver of the other vehicle died, and was now charged with DUI Manslaughter. She did the right thing by contacting a Miami criminal defense attorney: in Florida, a DUI Manslaughter conviction typically carries a sentence of many years in prison. The Circumstances My client was having lu...

Each year, the Florida Supreme Court amends the Rules of Criminal Procedure to address current events. This year, the Court made various changes, including, what a Judge must ask a Defendant who is entering a Plea of Guilty or Nolo Contendre (No Contest) concerning Immigration Consequences. The Rule is Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.172. Section 8A-D of the Rule is now specifically titled "Deportation Consequences". The Rule takes into account th...

Crimes relating to property are often misunderstood. However, it's important to know the difference, and know what the boundaries of a person's property are to both prevent and protect yourself from a difficult situation. If you're not sure whether or not it's legal for you to be on someone's property, the safest route is to get permission, and when in doubt, always consult with a local Miami, Florida criminal defense attorney. The expression that "m...

You went out drinking over Halloween, and got into a little bit of trouble. Maybe you hit a checkpoint, or the loud group of friends you were kind enough to drive attracted the attention of an officer on high alert over the holiday. We all make mistakes – and until recently, a DUI was one mistake that was very hard to get erased. Luckily for you, there's a new Program in town – and it's called Back On Track (BOT). Your Miami DUI lawyer may be able ...

There is a forceful knock on your door. That's strange... you are not expecting friends, or a pizza. As you get closer to the door, you hear the person on the other side identify themselves as police officers, and demand that you open the door. While having law enforcement at your front door does not necessarily mean you did anything wrong, it is an uncomfortable situation nonetheless. What do they want? Did something happen to my loved ones? Did they m...

When an individual is detained or arrested, the police may seize (take) his or her cell phone. Can they look at what it contains? The answer is yes and no. If you give your consent, and agree to have them look at the contents of the cell phone, then anything they obtain could be used as evidence. Otherwise, they usually need a warrant (see below for why they may not need one). Today, cell phones contain a great deal of personal information, includ...

Following these key steps may keep you from getting a DUI. This page was created in response to our blog post on Tips to Avoid a DUI Charge. This is a shortened reference from your Miami DUI Lawyer that you could print out and store in your car. However, never drink and drive! Step 1: The Officer will inquire as to whether you have been drinking. Respond by saying: "Officer, if you think I shouldn't be driving let's park my car and I will c...