Category Archives: Criminal Defense
Robbery? Burglary? What’s the Difference Under Florida Criminal Laws? Find Out Now and Learn About Where You Can Go for Legal Help if You are Facing Criminal Charges in Miami
Robbery? Burglary? What is the difference? While many Miami residents may have heard these terms before, they may have used them interchangeably, not knowing that there is a difference. However, the truth of the matter is that in Miami, robbery and burglary are both serious criminal offenses that can carry significant legal consequences under… Read More »
Actor Faces Strong Arm Robbery Charges Under Florida Criminal Laws after Allegedly Attempting to Steal Wife’s Cell Phone – What is “Strong Arm Robbery” in Miami?
An actor from Cuba residing in Miami faces criminal charges under Florida laws, and some members of the Miami-Dade community are wondering exactly what the charges against him mean. According to local news reports, the 44-year-old actor and Miami father, who starred in a number of well-known telenovela roles, was arrested on Wednesday, May… Read More »
42 Individuals Face Criminal Charges in Miami after Alleged Cockfighting Ring Bust – Rights and Options of Miami Criminal Defendants Explained
The bust of an alleged cockfighting ring by Miami-Dade police ended in the arrest of a whopping 42 individuals, and some Miami residents and individuals are wondering just what a person can do if they are charged with a criminal offense in Miami. According to local news reports, on Friday, May 16, just ahead… Read More »
Miami Criminal Cases 101: What is an Arraignment and How Can I Get Representation for My Arraignment Proceeding?
One of the things that many Miami residents who have been charged with crimes in Miami may face after they are charged with a crime is anticipation, apprehension, and maybe even fear about the next steps in the State’s case against them. Indeed, for both first time offenders, and maybe even for those who… Read More »
Man Faces Criminal Charges in Miami After Allegedly Paying Teen Neighbor for Sex in Money and Drugs
A Miami Beach man is currently facing serious criminal charges after he allegedly paid his 15-year-old female neighbor for sex, in both money and drugs. According to local news reports, 29-year-old Christian Gonzalez-Lopez was arrested during Memorial Day Weekend, on Saturday, May 24. Reports indicate that the alleged sex-for-money-and-drugs scheme was discovered by the… Read More »
To Knock or Not to Knock – What is the State of No-Knock Arrest Warrants in Miami?
There is no doubt that in recent years, the issue of police officers entering a criminal suspect’s home, and whether they knocked or did not knock, has been a subject of much controversy and discussion all throughout the United States. Indeed, although knocking on a door – or not – may seem like a… Read More »
Arrest Warrants in Miami Criminal Cases: Learn All About Warrants Under Florida Criminal Laws
Although many Miami residents are likely familiar with the term “arrest warrant,” likely from watching T.V. and streaming movies, fewer likely know exactly what an arrest warrant is, or the laws that pertain to arrest warrants in Miami criminal cases. However, the truth of the matter is that arrest warrants are an important part… Read More »
I was Injured While in Police Custody During my Arrest. Should I Tell My Miami Criminal Defense Attorney? Find Out All about What You Should Do if You are Harmed During Your Arrest in Miami
When a person is arrested for a crime in Miami, there is no doubt that they are often confused and frightened. Being arrested by the police means having one’s freedom limited in an extreme way, and oftentimes an arrest can be a heart-racing and intense ordeal. As such, unfortunately, in the process of an… Read More »
“You Have the Right to an Attorney”: Learn all about Your Miranda Rights in Miami under Florida Criminal Laws
Miranda rights are something that most Miami criminal defendants and residents in general have likely heard about at least at one time or another. Indeed, when a person is arrested, even on television shows, such as Law & Order, and other crime dramas, we often hear at least part of their Miranda rights being… Read More »
Criminal Law vs. Criminal Procedure in Miami — And Why You Need a Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer
If you are in the Miami area and you are facing criminal charges, whether they are drug-related charges, charges related to the death of a person, Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges, or other criminal charges under Florida criminal laws, it is important to understand the difference between Florida criminal law and Florida criminal… Read More »
