Monthly Archives: January 2024
Building a Successful Defense in an Assault Case
Ultimately, a successful defense in an assault or any other case must create a reasonable doubt as to the evidence. A criminal case doesn’t decide if the defendant “did it” or not. Rather, the outcome of a criminal case hinges on what the state can prove. The less evidence prosecutors have, and the stronger… Read More »
Breaking Down a DUI-Drug Case in Florida
Many states have very broad DUI-drug laws. Almost anything in your pantry, refrigerator, or medicine cabinet, including caffeine and sugar, could be an impairing substance. But Florida’s DUI-drug law is much more narrow, at least in terms of possibly intoxicating substances. More on that below. Despite the law’s narrow focus, DUI-drug cases are extremely… Read More »
Keeping Juvenile Criminal Records Clean
Under Florida law, adults with juvenile criminal records can petition the court for expunction. However, in most cases, former offenders must wait until they turn 26 to use the automatic expunction provision. Most people begin their adult lives much earlier than that. A criminal record often precludes military enlistment and creates other hardships. Furthermore,… Read More »
Alleged Car Thief Arrested in Hillsborough County
A lengthy investigation failed to nab an alleged car thief. However, police officers got lucky at a random traffic stop. Deputies arrested the 27-year-old suspect during a traffic stop on the black Dodge Charger he was driving at the intersection of East Busch Boulevard and North Larkhall Place for multiple traffic infractions. He was… Read More »
Broward County Hate Crime is Part of Rising Tide
A 47-year-old man faces serious criminal charges after he allegedly tore off a woman’s hijab then physically assaulted her. According to an affidavit, after the man made an obscene gesture toward the woman and told her to “go back to her country,” he ripped off the victim’s hijab, then began to slap and punch… Read More »