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 […]
IS CHILD ABUSE A FELONY IN FLORIDA?
In Florida, child abuse means intentionally or recklessly causing a physical or mental injury to a minor under 18 years old. Additionally, any abuse toward a minor is considered child abuse and it doesn’t matter if the alleged offender is a parent or family member. Child abuse or neglect without serious injury is considered a third-degree felony, punishable by imprisonment for […]
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARREST POLICY IN FLORIDA
Although spouses, dating partners, and family members care about and love each other, disagreements can happen from time to time. However, when an argument turns physical and the police knock on the door, it is possible that they may have to make an arrest. While some states have mandatory arrest policies when it comes to domestic violence incidents, Florida law […]
A BRIEF INTRODUCTION TO THE VARIOUS TYPES OF FRAUD
Fraud is nothing new. One of the earliest documented cases dates back to 300 B.C. when a Greek merchant took out an insurance policy called a bottomry on a load of corn. The policy was essentially a loan that was to be paid back with interest after his cargo was delivered. In this case, the […]
