Recent Posts in Criminal Defense

January 21, 2019

License Plate Readers: Is Big Brother Watching?

License plate readers automatically take time-stamped photos of vehicles entering and leaving an area.  These photos can be great evidence when someone commits a crime.  They can help police officers nab criminals before they leave the city for good, and they can help prosecutors prove a case at trial. Because they are such a… Read More »

January 18, 2019

The Alleged Victim Just Got New Rights. Did the Accused Just Lose Some?

On November 6, 2018, voters approved Amendment 6, which amended the Florida Constitution to vastly expand the rights of victims of alleged crimes.  Amendment 6 took effect on January 8, 2019.  While the goal of enhancing victims’ rights certainly sounds noble, it appears that Amendment 6 has altered the criminal justice system in a… Read More »

January 14, 2019

First Appearances: Lasting Decisions

A person arrested on a crime is entitled to a hearing within 24 hours to determine whether, and under what conditions, he or she can be released from jail while waiting for trial.  This hearing is called First Appearance.  In Palm Beach County, First Appearances are held in the morning at the Palm Beach… Read More »

January 10, 2018

Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Appeals

If you were convicted of a crime, you may think you’re out of options. However, for qualifying individuals, it may be possible to obtain a criminal appeal. A criminal conviction can completely derail your life, and unless you obtain an appeal, you could face imprisonment, costly fines, and a host of other serious penalties…. Read More »

December 2, 2016

What is the Florida “Romeo & Juliet” Law?

In Florida, it is illegal for a person age 18 or older to have sex with someone under the age of 18, even if the sex is consensual. The reason for this is that minors are not capable of giving informed consent to sex in the eyes of the law. Those who break this… Read More »