Category Archives: Criminal Defense

Miami Police Lieutenant’s Domestic Violence Arrest Shows Even Cops Can be Charged with Serious, Violent Crimes – What You Can Do if You are Arrest for DV in Miami
With the 2024 Christmas holiday just around the corner, some Miami residents were shocked to hear the news that one of the men in blue that they depend on for safety and protection was arrested for harming a member of his own family. According to local news reports, Miami Police lieutenant Thomas Carroll, a… Read More »

Miami Criminal Procedure 101: What is an “Arraignment” and Do I Need a Lawyer for My Arraignment Hearing in Miami?
Although many Miami residents and individuals likely have some familiarity with the criminal law process – perhaps by watching television shows like Law & Order, Cops, or by watching the process play out first-hand when a friend or family member is charged – there is no doubt that criminal procedure under Florida laws in… Read More »

Arson Charges Dropped Against Miami Man Suspected of Igniting “Historic” Apartment Fire
One thing that those who have been charged with serious crimes in Miami should know is that in some cases, often with the help of a good Miami criminal lawyer, these serious charges may be dropped. Indeed, while it may be incredibly shocking, heartbreaking, frightening, and confusing to be hit with criminal charges in… Read More »

Miami Mother Charged with Child Neglect after Child Falls, Tests Reveal Cocaine in Child’s System
Just days after ringing in the New Year, some Miami residents may have heard the news about a Miami mother who faces criminal charges after her young son was found to have cocaine in his system after undergoing medical examinations. According to local news reports, on January 4, the 5-month-old baby son of Miami… Read More »

Criminal Procedure 101: Learn about 8 Basic Steps Miami Criminal Defendants May Face, from Arrest to Appeal
When a person is charged with a crime in Miami, it can be a shocking, confusing, and extremely challenging experience. Indeed, for most Miami residents and criminal defendants, being charged with a crime under Florida laws in Miami is not a regular occurrence, and the process can be shrouded in mystery, causing much anxiety… Read More »

How Do You Get a “Stand Your Ground” Hearing in Florida?
Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law grants immunity from criminal prosecution in cases where the defendant can show they were “justified” in using force. Immunity from prosecution means that, assuming the defendant can establish they were justified in their actions, the criminal case need not proceed to trial. Instead, the court must hold a pretrial… Read More »

5 Grounds to File a Motion to Suppress in a Florida Criminal Case
Before a criminal trial begins in Florida, the defendant has the right to file a motion to suppress any evidence the prosecution seeks to introduce. A motion to suppress asks the judge to exclude the evidence on constitutional or other legal grounds. Under Florida criminal trial rules, there are five common grounds to file… Read More »

The Miranda Warning: What is It and Updates to the Miranda Warning in Miami
It is likely that many – if not most – Miami residents have heard of the term “Miranda Warning” or “Miranda Rights.” Indeed, most people who have watched a legal drama, a criminal case unfold, or a made-for-television courtroom show have probably seen an actor portraying a police officer on the big screen read… Read More »

How Far Can Police Go in Asking “Public Safety” Exceptions During a Traffic Stop?
A police officer is supposed to give a Miranda warning to a suspect before initiating a custodial interrogation of a criminal suspect. The courts have long recognized an exception to this rule, however, for matters involving “public safety.” For example, if during a traffic stop, an officer sees something they think might be an… Read More »

What Is a “Depraved Mind” Under Florida’s Homicide Statute?
There are several different types of murder and homicide charges that a person can be charged with in Florida. For example, a person commits murder in the second degree when they commit the “unlawful killing of a human being, when perpetrated by any act imminently dangerous to another and evincing a depraved mind regardless… Read More »