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Category: News & Announcements

The Cost of Recidivism – Man Arrested for Selling Fentanyl After Bail Release

March 30, 2023 Criminal Defense, Drug Charges, News & Announcements

When a person is released from jail or prison and commits another crime within a certain amount of time, it is considered recidivism. This term is a complicated one and has been a consistent concern for both State and Federal lawmakers. In one recent Florida case, a man has contributed to the rate of recidivism after getting arrested for fentanyl …

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Miami Beach Sets Spring Break Curfew After Multiple Shootings

March 28, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

Spring Break is a time for students and young adults to head to the beach and relax from the stress of school. However, in the past few years, there has been an exceeding amount of violence and chaos in Miami Beach during Spring Break. Most recently, the city had two fatal shootings over the weekend that resulted in a state …

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Spring Breaker Charged with Battery After Attacking Def Leppard Drummer

March 20, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

A young man from Ohio has become his own “Florida Man” after getting arrested while on Spring Break. Due to what some would call “hysteria,” the man now faces multiple charges after attacking the well-known drummer from Def Leppard. This page will provide details from the case, along with relative information on the various criminal charges the defendant is facing …

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Broward’s Crackdown on Reckless Driving and Street Racing

March 20, 2023 Criminal Defense, Drunk Driving/DUI, News & Announcements

Broward Sheriff Gregory Tony gave a news conference on March 9th, 2023 addressing the efforts being made to crack down on street racing in South Florida. According to the report, Sheriff Tony warned citizens to “quit your antics” involving reckless driving, street racing, and intersection takeover crews. Since January, the Sheriff’s Office has seen an uptick in reckless driving in …

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Miami Beach Doctor Arrested for Human Trafficking

March 16, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

In criminal cases involving minors, the consequences of a conviction can be extremely harsh. This is especially true for alleged sex crimes against children. In one recent Florida case, a Miami Beach doctor has been charged with human trafficking—along with several other charges—for soliciting teenage girls for sex. This page will provide the details from the case, along with helpful …

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Broward County Man Faces Charges for Sexual Cyberharassment

March 15, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Sex Crimes, Social Media

Sexual cyberharassment, or “revenge porn,” is the act of sharing or distributing sexually explicit images or videos of another person without their consent. This may occur if the person wants to embarrass, humiliate, or harm the depicted person. In Florida, revenge porn is an unlawful act, and can result in criminal charges. Violations of Florida law can result in criminal …

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Proposed Bill to Prohibit Depositions in Certain Criminal Cases

March 14, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

A new bill has been introduced to the Florida Legislation regarding the prohibition of deposition in certain criminal cases. Depositions are used as a way to gather information prior to trial. The bill has resulted in mixed responses. This article will explain the importance of depositions, cover the details of SB 1208, and provide responses to the proposed law. What …

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Federal Appeals Court Upholds Florida Law for Age-Restricting Gun Law

March 14, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements

Although Florida is considered a relatively lenient state when it comes to purchasing and owning a gun, there has been much debate over the bill passed in 2018. Under SB 7026, it became illegal for any person under 21 to legally purchase a firearm. Despite challenges from the NRA, the 11th Circuit Court has just upheld the ruling. This article …

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Miami Beach Police Found Guilty of Excessive Use of Force on Tourist

March 11, 2023 Criminal Defense, News & Announcements, Violent Crimes

Getting into an encounter with the police is already a heightened situation. Circumstances where officers use force while apprehending a suspect often raise questions about the rights and ethics regarding the scenario. While law enforcement is given the right to use force in certain situations, at what point is it too far? In one recent case in Miami, several police …

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