Criminal Defense

Not all evidence collected by police is automatically admissible in court. Some of it can be challenged and suppressed, meaning the prosecution cannot bring it up at trial or use it to prove your guilt. Evidence suppression is something that can shape the outcome of a...

People who are facing criminal charges often focus on the potential sentence they’ll face if they’re convicted of a crime, but they may not take the time to think about the collateral consequences that come with a conviction. These are consequences that occur outside...

Every state has slightly different criminal statutes, and each jurisdiction is responsible for enforcing its own statutes. Some people get arrested while visiting Florida for work or a vacation. Others may end up subject to a warrant issued in the Sunshine State and...

The Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees that you have the right to remain silent if you have been arrested by the police. You are not required to say anything or incriminate yourself. You do not have to answer questions.  There are situations in which...

Television and online content have shaped how people see the criminal justice system. Courtroom scenes move quickly, people speak with confidence and outcomes seem clear within minutes. These portrayals can make the process feel predictable and easy to understand....

People in the United States have very specific rights when they’re interacting with police officers. Some of these are known as the Miranda rights, which are based on the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.  Many people have heard the Miranda rights...

People who have been charged with a crime have the right to expect that law enforcement personnel, prosecutors and others involved in their case follow the correct procedures. If they don’t, evidence (and potentially the entire case) can be thrown out. The proper...

Some people get arrested in Florida due to legal issues in other states. During a routine traffic stop, for example, access to the national criminal database might provide information about warrants outstanding in other jurisdictions. Police officers who initially...

A friend approaches you with an idea that they believe will make a significant amount of money, but it’s also against the law. For instance, maybe they are interested in transporting illegal drugs to another state. They know where they can get the substances, so they...

Your phone rings late at night. It’s a close friend, and their voice is panicked. They’ve made a terrible mistake and now they’re in trouble. Your first instinct is to help by, say, offering them a place to stay, a ride or even just a listening ear. After all, what...