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- Stand your ground
Florida passed the contraversial law in 2005 called Stand your ground law . Essentially this law allows you to meet force with force without the need to retreat. A person is justified in the use of ...
- Graffiti: Art or Vandalism?
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 ...
- Retiree Busted for smuggling Pot
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 ...
- Baseball Star Manny Ramirez Pleads Not Guilty to Domestic Battery Charge
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. ...
- Domestic Violence
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 ...
- Prescription Drug Ring busted in Broward and Miami-Dade Counties
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. ...
- Retiree Busted for smuggling Pot
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 ...
- Trafficking
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 ...
- Should Police Video tape DUIs?
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 ...
- DUI Blow or Refuse
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 ...
- Signs of Driving Under the Influence
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 ...
- Stand your ground
Florida passed the contraversial law in 2005 called Stand your ground law . Essentially this law allows you to meet force with force without the need to retreat. A person is justified in the use of ...
- Involuntary Manslaughter vs. Voluntary Manslaughter
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 ...
- Stand your ground
Florida passed the contraversial law in 2005 called Stand your ground law . Essentially this law allows you to meet force with force without the need to retreat. A person is justified in the use of ...
- Trial Begins for Man Accused of Murdering Rival
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 ...