Fort Lauderdale Legal Blog
Many people panic or do things they would not normally do when they learn they are under investigation by the police or federal authorities. Some of these actions have the potential to end in criminal charges, even if the investigation itself comes to nothing....
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are often misdemeanor offenses. Unless there are significant aggravating factors present, a drunk driving offense is usually a misdemeanor. Common aggravating factors that lead to harsher charges include the presence of...
Prescription medications can only be dispensed in very limited ways in Florida. Most people will get a prescription from a doctor and pick the medication up at a pharmacy. Some prescription medications or controlled substances can also be given out in a medical...
There are many different types of digital evidence that can be used in modern criminal cases. This could include text messages, call logs, pictures, videos, location data and even a person’s search history. To search for these types of evidence, the police often want...
Many white-collar crime investigations begin with ordinary electronic communications. Emails, online transfers, text messages and phone calls may later become evidence when federal prosecutors believe someone used those communications to support a fraudulent financial...
If you’ve been charged with a drug-related offense in Florida, the terminology alone can feel overwhelming. Possession, trafficking and drug conspiracy charges may sound similar, but legally, they carry very different meanings and consequences. Understanding how these...
People who are facing criminal charges have a lot of factors that they have to think about as they develop their defense strategy. One of these is which court their case is being heard in. There are significant differences between federal and state courts. The...
Being arrested – especially for the first time – can be an extremely frightening and confusing experience. The same is true if a loved one has been arrested and they’re counting on you to help them. Those arrested here in Broward County are typically first taken to...
Many people who are suspected by authorities of committing white collar crimes learn that they and possibly friends or business associates are under investigation well before they face an arrest. It’s not uncommon for federal agents to show up at their home or office...
A fatal car crash is likely traumatizing for everyone involved. The driver at fault for the collision may feel intense guilt and may struggle to move on with their life after the collision. The survivors and surviving family members of the people who died because of...