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Gambling: When a Game Becomes a Crime
- Aug 31 2018
Many of our Miami criminal defense clients are surprised to learn that a fun night playing poker at a friend’s house can result in criminal charges. Florida takes gambling crimes ...
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Can I make a left turn on red? YES!!
- Aug 31 2018
Yes, BUT… There is always a “but” when we are talking about laws. In this case the “but” is that you can only make a left turn on a solid ...
How Far Does My Right to an Attorney Extend?
- Aug 6 2018
Thanks to the prevalence of crime-related T.V. shows, most of us know we have a right to an attorney. Many people think that right is an absolute right, so it ...
Can I Appeal My Conviction Because the Jury Was Biased?
- Jul 30 2018
If you are convicted of a crime, you will likely consider whether you have grounds to appeal your conviction. If you think a jury was biased against you, you will ...
When Do the Police Need a Warrant to Search Me or My Property?
- Jul 26 2018
Many people believe that the police need a warrant to search them or their property. It’s understandable that people expect that they have a right to privacy in their home, ...
What is the Impact of a Prior Conviction on Your Current Case?
- Jul 23 2018
A prior conviction can affect charging, sentencing, and what evidence may be admitted in a new case. It does not relieve the State of its obligation to prove the new ...
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – July 12, 2018
- Jul 13 2018
ROBIN EUSTACHE V. STATE OF FLORIDA – PROBATION VIOLATION; SENTENCING UNDER YOUTHFUL OFFENDER CAP OR ADULT MANDATORY MINIMUM Review of a decision of the 4th District appeals court on the ...
In Focus: Domestic Violence Penalties
- Jun 21 2018
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. ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – June 20, 2018
- Jun 21 2018
BARBARA STONE V. STATE OF FLORIDA – UPWARD DEPARTURE SENTENCE; LACK OF REMORSE Direct appeal from sentencing for probation violation after adjudication had been withheld for a non-forcible third-degree felony. ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – June 13, 2018
- Jun 14 2018
MILTON JACKSON V. STATE OF FLORIDA – IMPROPER CLOSING ARGUMENT BY PROSECUTOR; “GOLDEN RULE” ARGUMENT Direct appeal from conviction for trespass and misdemeanor battery. The defendant was charged by information ...