An important but often overlooked element in criminal domestic violence cases is the role of mental health evaluations. As an experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney, we understand that these cases rarely present in black and white terms. The psychological states of both the accused and the accuser can significantly impact…
A new rule for Florida domestic violence investigations requires police responding to such calls to ask a dozen mandatory questions. New Mandatory Florida Domestic Violence Questions If police in Florida (including Broward, Palm Beach, and Miami-Dade Counties) are called to the scene of a suspected domestic violence incident, they are…
South Florida criminal defense attorney Richard Ansara was recently interviewed by the South Florida Sun Sentinel for an article about a proposed Florida bill that would increase the severity of stalking offenses involving the unauthorized use of wireless tracking devices. As a criminal defense lawyer representing South Florida clients accused…
A 20-year-old woman reportedly engaged to a 62-year-old man was shot dead, as was a 50-year-old male friend, allegedly by her fiance who police say was jealous. Authorities told the Sun Sentinel that George McCray, who has a long list of prior felony convictions, shot the pair after discovering the…