Being charged with rape or a sex crime in an area like Miami-Dade is a very serious offense and should be handled with the utmost discretion by an attorney who has years of experience dealing with similar cases. If you have been charged with raping a stranger or committing any other type of sex crime, the best thing that you …
Absolute versus Presumed Speeding Violation Limits
Speed limits in the United States vary from region to region depending on the specific laws of the state, city, county, or other municipal government that maintains jurisdiction over that given area. Originally, speed limits were intended to give drivers an idea of the acceptable and common speed for a given road under presumably clear conditions. Gradually, posted speed limits …
Sex Crimes as Misdemeanors and Felony Charges
Sex crimes are taken seriously in Miami Beach, and accusations or allegations of this criminal act, even when false or exaggerated, can create a stigma that few people will be able to escape in their personal and professional lives. Different types of sexual criminal activity carry with them different penalties, and some are charged as misdemeanors while others fall under …
My child, who is close to turning 19, committed a crime in Florida. Until what age is he considered a juvenile?
If your child is younger than 19, then his or her juvenile charge will be handled in Florida’s Juvenile Courts. Consult a Miami-Dade criminal defense law firm.
Court Plea Options When You’ve Been Arrested for a DUI
When you have been arrested for a DUI in Miami, your attorney will help you determine the best course of action for handling your charges and your court proceedings. In some instances, the prosecutor’s office may offer different court plea options. These plea options are more common in large jurisdictions, particularly for first-time offenders. By offering these plea options, the …
Avoid a Speeding Violation by Familiarizing Yourself with Traffic Laws
Florida traffic laws impose speed limits that are intended to enhance and protect the safety of motorists and travelers on our highways. General speed limits have existed in states for years, punctuated by a period of national speed limits between the 1970s and 1990s, and public officials attribute these limits to a number of reasons such as funding and design …
Prostitution and Solicitation Penalties in Florida
Being arrested for prostitution and solicitation can mean heavy fines, steep jail time, and an embarrassing criminal record. Contact a Florida defense attorney.
Fighting Prostitution and Solicitation Charges with the Help of a Florida Defense Attorney
If you’ve been charged with prostitution, contact a Florida defense attorney who has handled cases like yours before and can help you fight the charges.
Tips to Avoid Traffic Violations and Criminal Charges
Drivers who: consistently drive below the speed limit; weave in and out of lanes; drift into other lanes of traffic; or experience a number of near-misses with other vehicles, road borders, or other obstacles on the road are more susceptible to traffic violations. Police may be more suspicious of a DUI or other potential criminal acts that come with hefty …
When Problems at Home Lead to Domestic Violence Charges
Florida domestic violence is defined as any sort of abusive, disrespectful or hurtful behavior committed upon you by your partner or family member. The use of the word “violence” does not limit the behaviors to physical harm – psychological damage can also be considered a method of domestic violence in Florida. Because Florida domestic violence charges are numerous and in …
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