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- Cars Set On Fire At Dealership
Several cars are set on fire at Rick Case Honda in Davie this weekend. Police are searching for suspects. Police officers and firefighters were called to the dealership about 4:15 a.m. Sunday. Davie ... - Suspected Miami Beach Arsonist Arrested
WSVN reports that Miami Beach Police have made an arrest of a suspect accused of starting four fires that destroyed historic buildings on Miami Beach. The arrest comes just as the investigation began ... - Arson
Florida law defines arson as: (1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully, or while in the commission of any felony, by fire or explosion, damages or causes to be damaged: (a)Any dwelling, whether ...
- Cars Set On Fire At Dealership
Several cars are set on fire at Rick Case Honda in Davie this weekend. Police are searching for suspects. Police officers and firefighters were called to the dealership about 4:15 a.m. Sunday. Davie ... - Suspected Miami Beach Arsonist Arrested
WSVN reports that Miami Beach Police have made an arrest of a suspect accused of starting four fires that destroyed historic buildings on Miami Beach. The arrest comes just as the investigation began ... - Arson
Florida law defines arson as: (1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully, or while in the commission of any felony, by fire or explosion, damages or causes to be damaged: (a)Any dwelling, whether ...
- Assault
Assault is a misdemeanor of the second-degree, punishable by a maximum of 60 days in jail, 6 months probation, and a $500 fine. Unlike aggravated assault , assault requires no weapon or threat of ...
- Woman Convicted of Aggravated Child Abuse Sentenced to 27 Years In Prison
A West Palm Beach woman accused of punching and stabbing her infant son with a shard of glass, and then cutting the arm of her 8-year-old daughter was convicted of two counts of aggravated child abuse ... - Teens Charged With Firing Pellet Guns Into Building
In Delray Beach, Florida, three teens have been arrested and charged with firing pellet guns into the glass front door of a law office. Shortly after, police had detained three youths on the roof of a ... - Community Control
In Florida, house arrest as a judicial sentence is referred to as community control. It is similar to probation except that the individual is confined to their home. Typically, the court will allow ...
- Pleading Guilty to a Non-Criminal DWLS Violation
Non-criminal traffic infractions such as driving while license suspended without knowledge can lead to your becoming a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) . Remember - driving while license suspended ... - How An HTO Charge Can Be Reduced To A Misdemeanor Charge
You can become a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) in the State of Florida a number of ways. Click here to learn how somebody becomes an HTO. When you are deemed an HTO, you lose your driver's ... - Traffic Citation or Arrest?
Many people confuse a traffic citation with a promise to appear (PTA) for a criminal traffic offense . A traffic citation is a non-criminal (civil) violation of state or local traffic laws. These ...
- Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a popular recreational drug known for its use among partygoers. Its chemical name is methylenedioxymethaamphetamine (MDMA), but it commonly goes by the street names "ecstasy," "extacy," ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Broward Court Clerk Charged With Grand Theft
Reports have surfaced indicating that an employee of the Broward Clerk of Court's Office has been arrested and charged with one count of grand theft in the third degree. The employee is accused of ... - "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ...
- Police Bust Alleged "Chop Shop" In Deerfield Beach
One man is behind bars and six stolen vehicles were recovered after a Deerfield Beach "chop shop" was busted, authorities said. A 24-year old Broward man was taken into custody Wednesday ... - Grand Theft Auto
I'm not referring to the popular video game series. I'm talking about a serious felony crime in the State of Florida. Grand Theft Auto is an intentional act that involves the taking, permanently or ...
- Broward Court Clerk Charged With Grand Theft
Reports have surfaced indicating that an employee of the Broward Clerk of Court's Office has been arrested and charged with one count of grand theft in the third degree. The employee is accused of ... - "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ...
- Enhanced Sentences And Judicial Discretion
Florida Statute Section 775.084 provides for four different sentencing enhancements: (1)(a) Habitual Felony Offender (or "Habitual Offender," or "HO") (1)(b) Habitual Violent ... - Habitual Violent Offender (HVO)
We have discussed "career criminal" enhancements before, but in case you have forgotten, Florida has certain statutes that enhance the maximum penalties for crimes if the accused has a prior felony ... - PRRP: Prison Releasee Reoffender
I have discussed Florida's sentencing schemes before, primarily the sentencing enhancements. Enhancements, such as Florida's Habitual Felony Offender enhancement can cause an accused person to face ...
- Temporary And Permanent Injunctions For Domestic Violence Or Repeat Violence
The following rules apply for the application for injunctions for domestic violence or repeat violence. If you are in a domestic relationship and you are in fear for your safety, you may file a ... - How To Obtain A Restraining Order/Injunction
Even as a criminal defense attorney , petitions for injunctive relief are right up my alley. That's because when somebody is asking the Court to keep another person away from them, they are usually ... - Injunctions
Injunctions are handled in the civil courts, and are therefore non-criminal. However, even as a criminal defense attorney , I represent both petitioners (those applying for the injunction) and ...
- Methamphetamine Trafficking
Methamphetamine is not a particularly common drug in South Florida. It is more prevalent in the central and northern parts of the state, as well as in other states. However, methamphetamine use, ...
- Trafficking in Phencyclidine (PCP)
Phencyclidine, or "PCP," is a controlled substance in the State of Florida. The most common street name for PCP is "angel dust." However, there are a number of other names for this drug. Check out ...
- One Bag Of Marijuana, Multiple Arrests
It's a common scenario Four people inside of one car. Car gets pulled over. There is one bag of marijuana inside of the car. All four people get charged with possession of marijuana . This is ... - Sale of Marijuana
Marijuana cannot be possessed in the State of Florida. To simply possess 20 grams or less is a misdemeanor of the first-degree, punishable by a maximum of 1 year in jail and a 2-year driver's ... - Police Execute Search Warrant On Suspected Marijuana Grow House In Southwest Miami-Dade
WSVN reports that Miami-Dade Police recently executed a search warrant at a suspect marijuana grow house in Southwest Miami-Dade County. According to reports, this search warrant came as part of an ...
- Pompano Beach Man Accused of Lethal Crash Was On Probation
A Pompano Beach man accused of causing the crash that killed a Miami woman and injured two others had been placed on probation one day earlier for an unrelated crime. The accused, who has a history of ... - Anti-Murder Act (Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern)
On March 8, 2007, the Florida legislature passed the "Anti-Murder Act," which was signed into law by the Governor on March 12, 2007 as Chapter 2007-2, Laws of Florida. The Act amended ... - Absconding from Probation
A common probation violation is known as "absconding." Basically that means that the probation fails to report for a period of time, changes their address without permission, or is otherwise ...
- Cop Accused of Reckless Driving To Accept Plea Deal
The off-duty Miami cop clocked by a state trooper going 120 mph last fall will take a plea deal, a prosecutor said Tuesday after a brief court hearing. The officer will plead no contest on April 3rd ... - Cop Offered Plea Deal In Reckless Driving Case
The Miami cop who is accused of driving 120 miles per hour on the Turnpike in Broward County, leading to his arrest for reckless driving , has been offered a deal by the Broward State Attorney's ... - FHP Cracking Down on "Aggressive Drivers"
Reports indicate that the Florida Highway Patrol will be "cracking down" on aggressive drivers. Whenever a police agency announces that it will be "cracking down" on something, it ...
- Temporary And Permanent Injunctions For Domestic Violence Or Repeat Violence
The following rules apply for the application for injunctions for domestic violence or repeat violence. If you are in a domestic relationship and you are in fear for your safety, you may file a ... - How To Obtain A Restraining Order/Injunction
Even as a criminal defense attorney , petitions for injunctive relief are right up my alley. That's because when somebody is asking the Court to keep another person away from them, they are usually ... - Injunctions
Injunctions are handled in the civil courts, and are therefore non-criminal. However, even as a criminal defense attorney , I represent both petitioners (those applying for the injunction) and ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Uttering A Forged Instrument
To prove the crime of uttering a forged instrument (forgery), the State of Florida must prove the following three elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1) Defendant passed or offered to pass as true a ... - Attempted Second Degree Murder
Attempted second degree murder is a second-degree felony in the State of Florida, carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in state prison. In order for the State of Florida to charge somebody with ... - Early Termination From Probation
When placed on probation , the court will impose a period of time in which you will serve your sentence. In a misdemeanor case, probationary periods range from 6-12 months, depending on the charge. ...
- Pleading Guilty to a Non-Criminal DWLS Violation
Non-criminal traffic infractions such as driving while license suspended without knowledge can lead to your becoming a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) . Remember - driving while license suspended ... - How An HTO Charge Can Be Reduced To A Misdemeanor Charge
You can become a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) in the State of Florida a number of ways. Click here to learn how somebody becomes an HTO. When you are deemed an HTO, you lose your driver's ... - Traffic Citation or Arrest?
Many people confuse a traffic citation with a promise to appear (PTA) for a criminal traffic offense . A traffic citation is a non-criminal (civil) violation of state or local traffic laws. These ...
- Two In Custody After Police Chase In Hollywood
Police officers searched a Hollywood neighborhood for two suspects Tuesday after a police chase on Interstate 95. A high-speed police chase on I-95 ended around Hollywood Boulevard. It is unclear why ... - Aggravated Fleeing And Eluding
Fleeing and eluding is what you are charged with if you are accused of failing to stop when a police officer is trying to pull you over. Just like any criminal offense in Florida, the penalties, ... - Miami Police Chase Ends In Crash
Today's Miami Herald reports that a street has been blocked to traffic due to ongoing police activity in the area. Northwest Seventh Avenue between 19th and 21st Street has been closed as Miami ...
- Traffic Citation or Arrest?
Many people confuse a traffic citation with a promise to appear (PTA) for a criminal traffic offense . A traffic citation is a non-criminal (civil) violation of state or local traffic laws. These ... - Reinstating Your Driver's License
South Florida is not a community geared toward public transportation. We need cars to get literally everywhere. From work and back, to simple trips to the grocery store. Having the ability to drive ... - No Valid Driver's License (NVDL)
No valid driver's license (NVDL) is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida, punishable by a maximum of 60 days in county jail. Unlike the charge of driving while license suspended (DWLS) , the State ...
- Traffic Citation or Arrest?
Many people confuse a traffic citation with a promise to appear (PTA) for a criminal traffic offense . A traffic citation is a non-criminal (civil) violation of state or local traffic laws. These ... - Reinstating Your Driver's License
South Florida is not a community geared toward public transportation. We need cars to get literally everywhere. From work and back, to simple trips to the grocery store. Having the ability to drive ... - No Valid Driver's License (NVDL)
No valid driver's license (NVDL) is a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida, punishable by a maximum of 60 days in county jail. Unlike the charge of driving while license suspended (DWLS) , the State ...
- Cars Set On Fire At Dealership
Several cars are set on fire at Rick Case Honda in Davie this weekend. Police are searching for suspects. Police officers and firefighters were called to the dealership about 4:15 a.m. Sunday. Davie ... - Suspected Miami Beach Arsonist Arrested
WSVN reports that Miami Beach Police have made an arrest of a suspect accused of starting four fires that destroyed historic buildings on Miami Beach. The arrest comes just as the investigation began ... - Arson
Florida law defines arson as: (1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully, or while in the commission of any felony, by fire or explosion, damages or causes to be damaged: (a)Any dwelling, whether ...
- Cars Set On Fire At Dealership
Several cars are set on fire at Rick Case Honda in Davie this weekend. Police are searching for suspects. Police officers and firefighters were called to the dealership about 4:15 a.m. Sunday. Davie ... - Suspected Miami Beach Arsonist Arrested
WSVN reports that Miami Beach Police have made an arrest of a suspect accused of starting four fires that destroyed historic buildings on Miami Beach. The arrest comes just as the investigation began ... - Arson
Florida law defines arson as: (1) Any person who willfully and unlawfully, or while in the commission of any felony, by fire or explosion, damages or causes to be damaged: (a)Any dwelling, whether ...
- Community Control
In Florida, house arrest as a judicial sentence is referred to as community control. It is similar to probation except that the individual is confined to their home. Typically, the court will allow ...
- Sale of Marijuana
Marijuana cannot be possessed in the State of Florida. To simply possess 20 grams or less is a misdemeanor of the first-degree, punishable by a maximum of 1 year in jail and a 2-year driver's ... - Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Arrested For Oxycodone and Hydrocodone Possession
According to recent news reports, a Fort Lauderdale police officer has been suspended pending charges that he was illegally in possession of both oxycodone (OxyContin) and Hydrocodone (Vicodin) . ... - Drug Court: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Drug Court is not for everyone. Keep that in mind before you commit to it, because after all - it is a commitment. Florida statutes permits court-supervised treatment programs for those charged with ...
- Sale of Marijuana
Marijuana cannot be possessed in the State of Florida. To simply possess 20 grams or less is a misdemeanor of the first-degree, punishable by a maximum of 1 year in jail and a 2-year driver's ... - Fort Lauderdale Police Officer Arrested For Oxycodone and Hydrocodone Possession
According to recent news reports, a Fort Lauderdale police officer has been suspended pending charges that he was illegally in possession of both oxycodone (OxyContin) and Hydrocodone (Vicodin) . ... - Drug Court: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly
Drug Court is not for everyone. Keep that in mind before you commit to it, because after all - it is a commitment. Florida statutes permits court-supervised treatment programs for those charged with ...
- Pleading Guilty to a Non-Criminal DWLS Violation
Non-criminal traffic infractions such as driving while license suspended without knowledge can lead to your becoming a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) . Remember - driving while license suspended ... - How An HTO Charge Can Be Reduced To A Misdemeanor Charge
You can become a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) in the State of Florida a number of ways. Click here to learn how somebody becomes an HTO. When you are deemed an HTO, you lose your driver's ... - Traffic Citation or Arrest?
Many people confuse a traffic citation with a promise to appear (PTA) for a criminal traffic offense . A traffic citation is a non-criminal (civil) violation of state or local traffic laws. These ...
- How Long Does It Take To Seal Or Expunge A Record?
When it comes to sealing or expunging a criminal record , the most common question I am asked is, "How long does the process take?" I have written posts on this topic before, however I want to really ... - Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a popular recreational drug known for its use among partygoers. Its chemical name is methylenedioxymethaamphetamine (MDMA), but it commonly goes by the street names "ecstasy," "extacy," ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Broward Court Clerk Charged With Grand Theft
Reports have surfaced indicating that an employee of the Broward Clerk of Court's Office has been arrested and charged with one count of grand theft in the third degree. The employee is accused of ... - "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ...
- Broward Court Clerk Charged With Grand Theft
Reports have surfaced indicating that an employee of the Broward Clerk of Court's Office has been arrested and charged with one count of grand theft in the third degree. The employee is accused of ... - "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ...
- Police Bust Alleged "Chop Shop" In Deerfield Beach
One man is behind bars and six stolen vehicles were recovered after a Deerfield Beach "chop shop" was busted, authorities said. A 24-year old Broward man was taken into custody Wednesday ... - Grand Theft Auto
I'm not referring to the popular video game series. I'm talking about a serious felony crime in the State of Florida. Grand Theft Auto is an intentional act that involves the taking, permanently or ...
- Broward Court Clerk Charged With Grand Theft
Reports have surfaced indicating that an employee of the Broward Clerk of Court's Office has been arrested and charged with one count of grand theft in the third degree. The employee is accused of ... - "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ...
- Enhanced Sentences And Judicial Discretion
Florida Statute Section 775.084 provides for four different sentencing enhancements: (1)(a) Habitual Felony Offender (or "Habitual Offender," or "HO") (1)(b) Habitual Violent ... - Habitual Violent Offender (HVO)
We have discussed "career criminal" enhancements before, but in case you have forgotten, Florida has certain statutes that enhance the maximum penalties for crimes if the accused has a prior felony ... - PRRP: Prison Releasee Reoffender
I have discussed Florida's sentencing schemes before, primarily the sentencing enhancements. Enhancements, such as Florida's Habitual Felony Offender enhancement can cause an accused person to face ...
- Temporary And Permanent Injunctions For Domestic Violence Or Repeat Violence
The following rules apply for the application for injunctions for domestic violence or repeat violence. If you are in a domestic relationship and you are in fear for your safety, you may file a ... - How To Obtain A Restraining Order/Injunction
Even as a criminal defense attorney , petitions for injunctive relief are right up my alley. That's because when somebody is asking the Court to keep another person away from them, they are usually ... - Injunctions
Injunctions are handled in the civil courts, and are therefore non-criminal. However, even as a criminal defense attorney , I represent both petitioners (those applying for the injunction) and ...
- Methamphetamine Trafficking
Methamphetamine is not a particularly common drug in South Florida. It is more prevalent in the central and northern parts of the state, as well as in other states. However, methamphetamine use, ...
- Broward Drug Court Celebrates 20 Years
The Broward County Drug Court celebrated more than 10,000 graduates over 20 years at a special graduation ceremony last week. Drug Court helps nonviolent offenders who buy or possess small amounts of ... - Northwest Miami-Dade Pain Clinic Raided By Police
CBS 4 reports that agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration stormed a rumored pill mill in Northwest Miami-Dade Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation. The pain clinic, located ... - Broward County Principal Arrested on Marijuana Charges
The Miami Herald reports that a Broward County school principal was arrested Friday after police found marijuana and drug paraphernalia in her Coral Springs home. Due to the amount being more than 20 ...
- Trafficking in Phencyclidine (PCP)
Phencyclidine, or "PCP," is a controlled substance in the State of Florida. The most common street name for PCP is "angel dust." However, there are a number of other names for this drug. Check out ...
- Pompano Beach Man Accused of Lethal Crash Was On Probation
A Pompano Beach man accused of causing the crash that killed a Miami woman and injured two others had been placed on probation one day earlier for an unrelated crime. The accused, who has a history of ... - Anti-Murder Act (Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern)
On March 8, 2007, the Florida legislature passed the "Anti-Murder Act," which was signed into law by the Governor on March 12, 2007 as Chapter 2007-2, Laws of Florida. The Act amended ... - Absconding from Probation
A common probation violation is known as "absconding." Basically that means that the probation fails to report for a period of time, changes their address without permission, or is otherwise ...
- Pompano Beach Man Accused of Lethal Crash Was On Probation
A Pompano Beach man accused of causing the crash that killed a Miami woman and injured two others had been placed on probation one day earlier for an unrelated crime. The accused, who has a history of ... - Anti-Murder Act (Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern)
On March 8, 2007, the Florida legislature passed the "Anti-Murder Act," which was signed into law by the Governor on March 12, 2007 as Chapter 2007-2, Laws of Florida. The Act amended ... - Absconding from Probation
A common probation violation is known as "absconding." Basically that means that the probation fails to report for a period of time, changes their address without permission, or is otherwise ...
- Pompano Beach Man Accused of Lethal Crash Was On Probation
A Pompano Beach man accused of causing the crash that killed a Miami woman and injured two others had been placed on probation one day earlier for an unrelated crime. The accused, who has a history of ... - Anti-Murder Act (Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern)
On March 8, 2007, the Florida legislature passed the "Anti-Murder Act," which was signed into law by the Governor on March 12, 2007 as Chapter 2007-2, Laws of Florida. The Act amended ... - Absconding from Probation
A common probation violation is known as "absconding." Basically that means that the probation fails to report for a period of time, changes their address without permission, or is otherwise ...
- Cop Accused of Reckless Driving To Accept Plea Deal
The off-duty Miami cop clocked by a state trooper going 120 mph last fall will take a plea deal, a prosecutor said Tuesday after a brief court hearing. The officer will plead no contest on April 3rd ... - Cop Offered Plea Deal In Reckless Driving Case
The Miami cop who is accused of driving 120 miles per hour on the Turnpike in Broward County, leading to his arrest for reckless driving , has been offered a deal by the Broward State Attorney's ... - FHP Cracking Down on "Aggressive Drivers"
Reports indicate that the Florida Highway Patrol will be "cracking down" on aggressive drivers. Whenever a police agency announces that it will be "cracking down" on something, it ...
- Temporary And Permanent Injunctions For Domestic Violence Or Repeat Violence
The following rules apply for the application for injunctions for domestic violence or repeat violence. If you are in a domestic relationship and you are in fear for your safety, you may file a ... - How To Obtain A Restraining Order/Injunction
Even as a criminal defense attorney , petitions for injunctive relief are right up my alley. That's because when somebody is asking the Court to keep another person away from them, they are usually ... - Injunctions
Injunctions are handled in the civil courts, and are therefore non-criminal. However, even as a criminal defense attorney , I represent both petitioners (those applying for the injunction) and ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ... - Home-Remodeling CEO Found Guilty of Grand Theft
The chief executive officer of a now-defunct Oakland Park home-remodeling company was found guilty Wednesday night of 12 grand theft charges for taking clients' money for jobs he allegedly never ...
- "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ... - Home-Remodeling CEO Found Guilty of Grand Theft
The chief executive officer of a now-defunct Oakland Park home-remodeling company was found guilty Wednesday night of 12 grand theft charges for taking clients' money for jobs he allegedly never ...
- "Shakedown" Letters In Shoplifting Cases
If you have been arrested for a shoplifting incident, whether petit theft or grand theft , you need to read the following very carefully: Nearly all retail chains (Wal-Mart, TJ Maxx, Target, you name ... - Man Wanted For Alleged Watch Theft At Fort Lauderdale Airport
A woman supposedly placed a $6,500 Rolex inside a bin at a terminal at Fort Lauderdale Airport. Thirty minutes later, she realized she left the watch at the checkpoint. When she got back to security, ... - Home-Remodeling CEO Found Guilty of Grand Theft
The chief executive officer of a now-defunct Oakland Park home-remodeling company was found guilty Wednesday night of 12 grand theft charges for taking clients' money for jobs he allegedly never ...
- State Goes After Suspected "Pill Mills"
Ever since Pam Bondi has become our Attorney General, she has declared war on prescription drug trafficking . I've said it before, folks. Florida's government has taken a hardline approach to ... - Oxycodone And Xanax Making Headline News In Broward County
I often discuss trafficking in prescription drugs on this blog. Drugs such as oxycodone (OxyContin), alprazolam (Xanax) , and hydrocodone (Vicodin) are strictly regulated in the State of Florida. ...
- Juvenile Arrested For Attemped Carjacking And Second-Degree Murder
NBC Miami reports that police have arrested a teen they claim was involved in the murder of a young couple at a Miami Gardens gas station last week. The 16-year old juvenile is expected to be charged ... - Youthful Offender Sentencing
In the State of Florida, a court may impose a youthful offender (YO) sentence to somebody who is at least 18 years old who has been transferred for prosecution to circuit court from juvenile court ( ...
- Why Employers Hate Criminal Records
Employers do not like their employees to have criminal records. It's why they ask you about your criminal history on job applications. It's why they deny employment to candidates who have ... - Sealing or Expunging An Old Case
A recent article in the Huffington Post described a woman, employed by a major bank for over 5 years, who was fired because of a charge on her criminal record from 1972. This was forty years ago and ... - Sealing Your Record: Attempts And Conspiracy
If you will recall previous posts, the difference between sealing and expunging your record is that in order to expunge a record, the case must have been dismissed or never formally filed. In order to ...
- Pleading Guilty to a Non-Criminal DWLS Violation
Non-criminal traffic infractions such as driving while license suspended without knowledge can lead to your becoming a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) . Remember - driving while license suspended ... - How An HTO Charge Can Be Reduced To A Misdemeanor Charge
You can become a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) in the State of Florida a number of ways. Click here to learn how somebody becomes an HTO. When you are deemed an HTO, you lose your driver's ... - Amnesty for Habitual Traffic Offenders (HTOs)
House Bill 795 established an amnesty period for Habitual Traffic Offenders whose revocation results from a third driving while license suspended violation that occurred prior to July 1, 2010. The ... |
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