Many people panic or do things they would not normally do when they learn they are under investigation by the police or federal authorities. Some of these actions have the potential to end in criminal charges, even if the investigation itself comes to nothing....
People who are facing criminal charges have a lot of factors that they have to think about as they develop their defense strategy. One of these is which court their case is being heard in. There are significant differences between federal and state courts. The...
Being arrested – especially for the first time – can be an extremely frightening and confusing experience. The same is true if a loved one has been arrested and they’re counting on you to help them. Those arrested here in Broward County are typically first taken to...
Criminal cases and civil cases are very different. One of the biggest differences is the standard of proof. In a civil case, the standard of proof is typically a preponderance of evidence. This means that the evidence generally shows that it is more likely than not...
You get the call and rush to secure the bail for your loved one. You have the necessary amount of cash ready to bring your husband or family member home, but the jail refuses to process the release. They tell you there is a “Nebbia hold” on the case. While this...
Testimony from the prosecution’s witnesses can make all the difference in your criminal case. If it goes unchallenged, then there’s a good chance that the jury will view you in an unfavorable light and, as a result, they may be much more likely to convict you of the...
Disagreements can quickly spiral out of control, leading to allegations of physical violence. This, in turn, can result in criminal charges being filed against you for anything from domestic assault to homicide, depending on the severity of the event. A conviction on...
People under 18 are prone to making mistakes. If they have been accused of a crime in Florida, their status as juveniles often protects them from the worst possible penalties that an adult would be vulnerable to for the same crimes. Still, if the charges are related...
Knowing your rights at a traffic stop is important. The statements you make or the actions you take at a traffic stop can make a major difference in what happens next. At a routine traffic stop, police officers generally ask your name and to see your driver’s license,...
A single text, post or GPS ping can shift the direction of a criminal case. In Fort Lauderdale, prosecutors and defense attorneys now rely on digital data almost as much as they do on witness testimony. Deleted messages, app activity and location logs often play a...
