Category Archives: Criminal
Crime Statistics in Fort Lauderdale and the State of Florida
Crimes statistics and reports are useful for people moving into certain neighborhoods or opening businesses, but this information is also a driving factor behind law enforcement efforts. You can be sure that, when theft, violent crime, and other offenses increase, police will be on patrol to crack down on those who violate the law…. Read More »
Your Cell Phone and Your Rights in a Florida Criminal Case
Consumer demand for the latest in cell phone technology remains high, so manufacturers continue their efforts to develop features that give them a leg up over their competition. However, while you might be impressed with the bells and whistles that come with every new device, you may not realize that these innovations could impact… Read More »
What does it Mean to be a Habitual Felony Offender in Florida?
Like many other US states, Florida has developed a formula for sentencing when someone is convicted for a crime. For the most part, the designated penalties or range of punishment is listed by statute and judges have discretion in sentencing for certain offenses. In addition, the criminal laws provide for “enhancements” – i.e., situations… Read More »
South Florida Weird Crime News: COVID-19 Edition
Florida has often been associated with bizarre crime stories, but the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in weird crime news throughout the US. Despite experts’ predictions that unlawful activity would drop as Americans comply with stay-at-home orders, a Miami Herald article dated April 11, 2020 reveals a new phenomenon: Coronavirus crime. In some… Read More »
Can Surveillance Video Be Used Against Me in a Florida Criminal Case?
If you watch crime-related news in Florida and throughout the US, you’ve probably seen many surveillance videos that were key for police making arrests and prosecutors getting convictions. The camera captures credible, effective evidence in many theft offenses, but the footage can also be used to place a suspect in a certain spot for… Read More »
What is ‘Bail Jumping’ and How Does It Affect My Florida Criminal Case?
In criminal cases, it’s common for a person to be released on bail and be somewhat free until the matter concludes. The modifier is due to the fact that you’re not truly free while your case is pending. Even though you’re not in custody, you still have certain obligations after you’ve bailed out –… Read More »
Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorneys Open During COVID-19 Pandemic
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 has disrupted lives across the US and throughout Florida, as people comply with stay-at-home orders, work remotely, and support their children through e-learning. However, while many court operations have been suspended through May 2020, the Judicial Complex for the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit in Fort Lauderdale, FL remains open for certain… Read More »
Top Cybercrimes in Florida
Cybercrime is defined as any offense that involves a computer and a network in furtherance of a crime, so it covers a wide range of activities. As authorities receive advanced training and increased access to high-tech solutions that help them detect cybercrimes, the number of investigations and arrests has skyrocketed. According to a recent… Read More »
Pros and Cons of Plea Bargaining in a Florida Criminal Case
Plea agreements, commonly known as plea bargains, are quite common in Florida as an option for resolving criminal charges. In fact, according to the Innocence Project, 97 percent of all criminal cases in the US are disposed of through an agreement between prosecutors and defendants. The option to plea bargain may seem attractive, since… Read More »
Some of the Most Dangerous Cities in the US are in South Florida
You expect crime rates around a big city like Miami to be relatively higher than smaller towns in Florida, and the statistics generally support this assumption. Three municipalities in South Florida made it into the Top 40 Most Dangerous Cities in the US, including Florida City, Opa Locka, and Riviera Beach. Any time a… Read More »