Violent Crimes

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Monday, March 13, 2017. New U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions has indicated that he is going to make changes that will mean harsher sentences for those convicted of violent crimes as well as drug crimes. He’s already instructed federal prosecutors around the country to “address the problem … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Friday, February 24, 2017. Aggravated assault is identified as a more serious assault on a person. For example, using a deadly weapon to attack someone would be considered more dangerous than using your fists. Assaults that happen in a victim’s home may also classify as aggravated assault. … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Friday, November 25, 2016. Florida laws place very serious penalties on many crimes. In the case of violent crimes, defendants can expect to face penalties including incarceration if they are convicted. Most defendants don’t want to be pulled away from their families to serve that incarceration. While … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Wednesday, November 16, 2016. Violent crimes are horrible, but what is worse is being accused of one that you didn’t commit willingly or at all. There are many reasons that people are shot, hit or injured, and not all are due to a person’s violent tendencies or … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Tuesday, August 16, 2016. Most people don’t think about things like the difference between assault and battery until they or a loved one is charged with one of these crimes. There are different levels of both charges. However, any one of them can carry significant penalties here … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. We have seen some disturbing stories in the media in recent years about professional football players charged with and convicted of domestic violence. Close to half of Americans believe that athletes should be banned permanently from the National Football League for these crimes. … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Friday, July 15, 2016. When you think of a violent crime, you might think of murders or fights with weapons. You’re on the right track. Violent crimes can be divided into four main categories including murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, robbery, aggravated assault, and forcible rape. These crimes … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Thursday, June 9, 2016. Are you aware that some jails and courts are using computer programs to predict whether someone is at risk for missing court, committing a future crime or not completing probation or parole? There are multiple programs in courts across the country that use … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Wednesday, May 25, 2016. An officer with the Internal Revenue Service knocked on a door in Fort Lauderdale and soon found he was looking down the business end of a shotgun. The man allegedly holding the weapon, 61, screamed at the IRS officer to get off his … Read more

On behalf of Michael A. Gottlieb, P.A. posted in violent crimes on Tuesday, March 8, 2016. Back in January, our blog reported on a historic decision by the Supreme Court of the United States in Hurst v. Florida, a case examining the constitutionality of the state’s death sentencing system. Specifically, the case revolved around how state law then-provided that … Read more