A Broward domestic violence conviction can have devastating consequences for a defendant: Jail time, lengthy/expensive batterer’s intervention courses, strict probation rules, no contact orders, child custody/divorce case implications, etc. But even if you were unable to avoid the conviction, a Broward domestic violence criminal defense lawyer may still have another…
You’re likely familiar with the phrase “innocent until proven guilty” or “proof beyond a reasonable doubt.” As a Broward criminal defense lawyer can further explain, these both reference the fact that the burden of proof in Florida criminal cases is on the prosecutor. As outlined in the Fifth Amendment to…
The notion of making “evidence-based” decisions in a criminal case sounds like an all-around positive – right? After all, detention, arrest, conviction – all of that is “evidence-based.” Police, prosecutors, judges, and jurors can’t simply rely on their own whims to reach conclusions. They must use evidence. However, as Fort…
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to decide whether to uphold a federal law that prohibits individuals subject to a domestic violence restraining order from possessing firearms. The case is U.S. v. Rahimi, and it involves a Texas man accused of striking his girlfriend during an argument and later threatening…
One of the thorniest issues for any Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer and client is whether the defendant should take the stand and testify in their own defense. Although we understand the general inclination of our clients to “have their day in court,” clearing your name isn’t nearly as simple…
Golf carts are a way of life in some Florida communities. They’re easy-to-operate, low-speed, agile, and perfect for traversing short distances when the weather is good. That said, it is absolutely possible for someone to get a Fort Lauderdale DUI on a golf cart if they are operating one while…
If you’re a driver who survives a deadly crash when others didn’t, it’s a unique kind of nightmare. Of course you didn’t intend harm. Maybe it wasn’t even wholly your fault. Nonetheless, lives were changed irrevocably – your own included. That is especially true if you’re arrested in connection with…
Every state has its own way of determining what’s a fair prison sentence for those convicted of felony offenses. As a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer can explain, Florida uses the score sheet established in the Criminal Punishment Code (CPC). It’s used for ascertaining prison terms for those convicted of…
The charge of domestic violence often conjures up images of bruises, black eyes, and broken bones. But one of the most serious Florida domestic violence offenses often leaves no marks at all. If you are arrested for domestic violence by strangulation in Fort Lauderdale, it’s important to understand that this…
Broward domestic violence cases often arise in the heat of the moment. Often by the next morning, both parties have cooled considerably and clearer heads prevail. It’s at this point the alleged victim may start looking into the possibility of signing a waiver of prosecution. A waiver of prosecution, also…