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Tax Evasion
Failing to file or pay taxes can lead to civil consequences and, when the required criminal elements are proven, prosecution. An honest mistake is not automatically tax evasion. Tax Evasion …
- Posted on: Jun 22 2018
In Focus: Domestic Violence Penalties
Domestic-violence charges can carry serious criminal and collateral consequences. The possible sentence depends on the actual offense, the facts, and the defendant’s record. An accusation alone is not a conviction. …
- Posted on: Jun 21 2018
Who is and is Not Allowed to Possess a Firearm in Florida?
Recent school shootings have raised many questions about firearm possession in Florida, especially given the enactment of some tough new gun control measures. While it is legal to own and …
- Posted on: Jun 15 2018
What is divorce mediation?
Going through divorce is a difficult experience that can become more trying if the proceeding becomes contentious. For those couples who are willing and able to put aside the acrimony, …
- Posted on: Jun 10 2018
What to Do If You Are Pulled Over for DUI in Miami
Seeing police lights behind you can be stressful, especially if an officer suspects alcohol or drug impairment. What you say and do during the stop may become evidence. The safest …
- Posted on: Jun 8 2018
In Focus: Challenging the Results of Field Sobriety Tests
Field sobriety exercises are one part of a DUI investigation. Standardized testing has a research basis, but performance and officer interpretation remain open to case-specific challenge. There is no universal …
- Posted on: Jun 6 2018
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – April 12, 2018
KENNETH DARCELL QUINCE V. STATE OF FLORIDA – INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY; MARGIN OF ERROR ON TEST SCORES; THE “FLYNN” EFFECT; BURDEN OF PROOF Appeal from the summary denial of a renewed …
- Posted on: Apr 13 2018
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – April 4, 2018
TERRENCE JEFFERSON V. STATE OF FLORIDA – ADMISSIBILITY OF “HEARSAY” DUPLICATIVE OF LIVE WITNESS TESTIMONY; SUFFICIENCY OF EVIDENCE Direct appeal from conviction and sentencing for attempted armed sexual battery and …
- Posted on: Apr 10 2018
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – March 15, 2018
KENTRELL F. JOHNSON V. STATE OF FLORIDA – ENFORCEABILITY OF AGREEMENT NOT TO SEEK DEATH PENALTY; BOLSTERING DNA EVIDENCE; Direct appeal from conviction and sentencing for kidnapping and for premeditated and …
- Posted on: Mar 15 2018
Attorney Antonio F. Valiente of Valiente Law, P.A. Fights for Client’s Successful Acquittal
We are excited to announce our very own Miami criminal defense attorney, Antonio Valiente, was able to successfully advocate on behalf of our client, Rafael Monroy. After spending 2 years …
- Posted on: Mar 15 2018
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