Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog
Posted on Jan 20, 2012 By Miami Criminal Attorney
Involuntary manslaughter is unintentionally taking the life of another. This could be the result of recklessness or criminal negligence. If someone was killed while a crime was being committed, even ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2012 By Miami Criminal Lawyer
Graffiti is any drawing or writing that is done a wall or surface of a public place. From simple words to huge murals, graffiti can be seen in most areas of the world. Although some of the drawings ...
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Posted on Jan 10, 2012 By Miami Criminal Lawyer
In June of 2010, twenty-one-year-old R.E. was shot dead in a night club in South Beach. N.P. from Miami is currently on trial for his murder that was said to be "cold, calculated, and ...
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Posted on Oct 25, 2011 By Michael Mirer
On Wednesday, October 12, 2011, federal agents busted 24 different healthcare providers, alleging that they conspired to distribute oxycodone and oxymorphone and defrauded Medicare in the process. ...
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Posted on Oct 17, 2011 By Miami Criminal Defense Attorney
On September 12, 2011, Manny Ramirez, the 2004 World Series MVP, was arrested and charged with Domestic Battery against his wife. Ramirez' arraignment was scheduled for Friday, October 14, 2011. ...
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Posted on Oct 13, 2011 By Michael Mirer
It appears that mortgage fraud charges against attorney Steven Stoll and former Plantation police Officer Dennis Guaracino will be dismissed by the United States Attorney's Office a month after a ...
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Posted on Sep 29, 2011 By Michael Mirer
As a Miami Criminal Defense Attorney I have handled many case involving child porn . Most of the time these cases are prosecuted by the federal government. The federal government has teamed up with ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2011 By Michael Mirer
I am frequently asked whether police officers have video taping equipment in their vehicles. The answer is most of the time they do not. Very often as a criminal defense attorney in Miami I am told a ...
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Posted on Feb 4, 2011 By Michael Mirer
Miami is one of the most sought after vacation spots in the world. Miami, Florida is the capital of of the cruise industry and people flock to this community year round for the beaches, restaurants, ...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2011 By Michael Mirer
The Miami Herald reports that former City of Miami Police Officer Charley Braynen has been accused of committing a f ederal criminal offense in Miami. He was charged with two counts of Extortion . ...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2011 By Michael Mirer
The Miami Herald reports that Joseph Fox Batista duped dozens of investors into buying $380,000.00 worth of stock in his company that developed a yogurt based anti-aging cream. Fox is being held in ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2011 By Michael Mirer
Mark Steven Phillips thought he was in clear while enjoying his retirement in Century Village. Unknown to him, the United States Marshals were searching for him because he skipped out on his Federal ...
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Posted on Jun 30, 2010 By Michael Mirer
If you have been arrested as a Habitual Traffic Offender and charged with an "HTO," be advised that this is a third degree felony. Any third degree felony is punishable by up to 5 years in state ...
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Posted on Jun 13, 2010 By Michael Mirer
It was almost 20 years ago that an FPL crew found the body of Baby Lollipops covered in leaves on Miami Beach. The 3 year old boy received his nickname because he was wearing a lollipop t-shirt when ...
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Posted on Jun 7, 2010 By Michael Mirer
Pre Trial Intervention, otherwise known as PTI, is a diversion program that allows one who is charged with a criminal offense to obtain a dismissal of all charges after completing a program with ...
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Posted on Jun 5, 2010 By Michael Mirer
A bench warrant or an Alias Capias can be issued by a court for a defendant's failure to appear for a case. Other circumstances may exist for the issuance of a warrant by a judge; for example, a ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2010 By Michael Mirer
When an arrest for Domestic Violence is made by the police, Florida law requires that before that person is released from jail he/she must be brought before a judge within 24 hours. The judge will ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Michael Mirer
When most people think of trafficking they imagine Miami Vice. The image of go fast boats eluding the police filled with kilos of cocaine comes to mind. In fact Trafficking in drugs simply is the ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Michael Mirer
What is a grand theft ? It is simply a taking of goods valued at $300.00 or more. For example, if you are accused of stealing a shirt that has a value of $301.00. This is considered Grand Theft simply ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2010 By Michael Mirer
2 people were arrested in Broward county yesterday for beating a homeless man and charged with attempted murder . The legislature has recently declared homeless people part of a protected class. The ...
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Posted on May 28, 2010 By Michael Mirer
In Florida any conviction of a Drug related offense will result in a 2 year drivers license suspension. An experienced Miami Criminal defense lawyer can assist in trying to prevent this from ...
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Posted on May 28, 2010 By Michael Mirer
I am a Miami Criminal defense attorney handling Duis . Many people constantly ask me whether in the event they are arrested for a dui should they blow or refuse. What every client should know is the ...
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Posted on May 14, 2010 By Miami Criminal Defense Attorney
There are certain signs police look for when deciding whether or not to pull someone over on suspicion of driving under the influence . This includes certain driving patterns, as well as certain ...
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