If your child committed a serious crime, you (rightly) must fear the severity of the charges against them. Although the law traditionally rules that anyone under the age of 18 is a juvenile and will be tried in the juvenile court system, there are cases when juveniles can be charged as adults. The state of Florida only allows prosecutors to decide whether a juvenile will be tried as an adult; this ...
When a police officer stops you, you are required to provide them with your license and registration while answering any pertinent questions they may have (like your name, for instance). But can the police search your car without your consent? The short answer is yes; a police officer can search your car without your permission, but only under specific circumstances. The Fort Lauderdale criminal ...
Domestic violence charges should never be taken lightly. Those convicted of domestic violence are subject to mandatory minimum sentencing guidelines. If you’re found guilty of abusing or harming someone in your household, the court will not take it kindly—and few people recover their reputations after being labeled an abuser. Domestic violence includes: Assault Stalking Physical harm Threats ...
Domestic Violence is a serious charge to be accused of and can result in serious consequences. In the state of Florida, domestic violence means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, stalking, kidnapping, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member. If you have been accused of domestic violence, it is vital ...
If you’ve been charged with domestic violence, you’re facing serious penalties that can affect your ability to get a job, apply for housing, and have custody over your children. It is vital to contact a Fort Lauderdale domestic violence attorney as soon as possible to develop a strong case on your behalf. Although an attorney will be able to guide you through the process, there are things that you ...
Domestic violence is often linked to physical abuse and violent behavior; however, domestic violence can also be emotional abuse. In fact, domestic violence includes a broad range of abuse such as physical, sexual, psychological, and verbal. Verbal domestic abuse is one of the most complex and least understood crimes. It is also one of the most falsely reported abuses because there is very little ...
Over the past decade, drug crime penalties have increased in severity. Even at the federal level, drug laws prohibit the possession and distribution of drugs including marijuana, methamphetamine, ecstasy, cocaine, and heroin. In both the federal and state criminal justice systems, the penalties vary significantly if a person possess a controlled substance or if a person is distributes them. The ...
Drug possession is an offense committed by someone who has drugs for personal use. There are serious consequences for people who possess drugs of any kind, excluding medical marijuana. Florida legislators recently added bath salts to the list of banned substances. If you have been charged with the possession of drugs, your future and freedom are at risk. Protect your rights with the help of an ...
This week, California saw the recreational use of marijuana legalized. As more states and citizens become familiar with marijuana as a medicinal and recreational drug, initiatives of decriminalization for the possession of personal quantities of marijuana has become a debate in a number of states. Florida is one of the states that has talked about the decriminalization of marijuana for a while. ...
If you were arrested for a DUI and missed the deadline to appeal your license suspension with the DMV, you may still be able to get a hardship license. A hardship or restricted license grants you limited driving privileges for necessary trips, including commutes to and from work, school, or medical appointments. The experienced attorneys from Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A., share how to apply for a ...
If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Fort Lauderdale, you will likely face serious consequences including jail time, license suspension, and extensive fines. You will likely be facing charges if you had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of over.08% If your BAC was closer to.11%, your chance of conviction is almost certain. If you’re fairly sure that you’ll be convicted, you may consider pleading ...
Everyone makes mistakes, even police officers. Police officers commonly make mistakes during DUI testing. If you have been charged with a DUI offense, your situation may seem hopeless, but you could have a way out. DUI stops have to follow strict protocol or the prosecution's case is weakened. Since officers often make mistakes during DUI tests, it is vital to contact an experienced DUI attorney ...
Rudenberg and Glasser, P.A. brings aggressive experience and insight to the table for their clients. They understand the complexities of the criminal justice system and utilize their skills as Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys to provide effective representation. They never take charges lightly, whether an individual is up against a probation violation, traffic offense, or theft crime. ...
When a police officer stops you, you are required to provide them with your license and registration while answering any pertinent questions they may have (like your name, for instance). But can the police search your car without your consent? The short answer is yes; a police officer can search your car without your permission, but only under specific circumstances. The Fort Lauderdale criminal ...
Everyone makes mistakes, even police officers. Police officers commonly make mistakes during DUI testing. If you have been charged with a DUI offense, your situation may seem hopeless, but you could have a way out. DUI stops have to follow strict protocol or the prosecution's case is weakened. Since officers often make mistakes during DUI tests, it is vital to contact an experienced DUI attorney ...
Civil asset forfeiture allows police officials to seize assets from individuals who are suspected of committing a crime. You don’t even have to be convicted of a crime to have your property taken. The Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act states that law enforcement must have “proof beyond a reasonable doubt” that someone committed a crime, but law-abiding citizens can't prevent the police from taking ...