NOT GUILTY JURY VERDICT IN DUI CASE
Our client worked as a bartender for almost 20 years and knew he would never drive after drinking. He went out with friends to celebrate a new job not in the bar business and consumed alcohol. He had his friend drive his car. At the end of the night, his friend drove him to the […]
WHAT DO I DO IF THE POLICE KNOCK ON MY DOOR?
As we have in recent months, we want to continue empowering people to know their rights and understand how to conduct themselves during police interactions. One of the interactions that too many people get wrong is what to do when law enforcement comes knocking on your door. When the knock comes, you shouldn’t panic. Instead, remain […]
WHAT TO DO WHEN BEING PULLED OVER BY POLICE
The most common interaction between the public and the police is on the road. Officers are monitoring traffic and looking for anyone they believe is in violation of the law and/or putting others at risk. This means the most likely time you will speak with law enforcement is behind the wheel of a vehicle. What’s […]
WHY I CHARGE FLAT FEES
I charge “flat fees” instead of hourly rates or contingency fees. First, contingency fees are prohibited for criminal law cases. I will rarely utilize hourly rates usually in complex, lengthy, criminal cases like RICO or complex fraud cases when it is difficult to know the amount of time and effort that will be needed to […]
CAN YOU CARRY YOUR PRESCRIBED MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN YOUR CAR?
Medical marijuana sales are becoming more common across the U.S. Florida is one of 37 states that permits the purchase and consumption of medical marijuana with a proper prescription from medical professionals at the time of this writing. While the regulation of these products continues to evolve, so too does the prosecution. You’re still not […]
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: CAN THE POLICE SEARCH YOUR CAR?
It’s important to know your rights when you’re dealing with the police. We recently touched on how to approach Florida DUI checkpoints. We believe it is a good practice to know how to deal with the different scenarios we may encounter with Florida law enforcement officers, and one of the most common interactions that people get […]
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
First and foremost, we want to make very clear we do not condone domestic violence under any circumstances. It’s never the answer, and it’s an ugly choice to make in any relationship. However, we understand people make mistakes and in many cases, the alleged violence never happened in the first place. We promise to stand […]
DON’T FACE A DUI CHECKPOINT WITHOUT THIS ADVICE
A Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge carries heavy penalties including but not limited to: jail time, heavy fines, loss of your driver’s license, and even the possibility of losing your job. We fight for our clients to make sure these charges don’t take away their freedom, but it’s understandable why police officers often patrol […]
5 COMMON MISUNDERSTANDINGS ABOUT FLORIDA TRAFFIC LAWS
The best defense in your traffic case is often going to be knowledge. If you know your rights and know how the system works, you’ll be equipped to not only legally operate within it and know when you’re rights are being violated. There Are No Laws Preventing Phone Calls Behind the Wheel The laws on […]
WHAT TO DO IN THE DAYS AFTER YOUR DUI
Look, we understand nobody is perfect and people do make mistakes. That doesn’t mean you are defined by your mistakes, and we want to help you through the process after you get your DUI charge in Florida. The days after your arrest are going to be important because your life will look a whole lot […]
