Drunk driving commercials and posters are all over the place to warn us about the dangers it causes. Too many lives have been taken by someone driving a car while intoxicated.So why do we still arrest someone who knows they are too drunk to drive and decide instead to...
Month: April 2014
Child Abuse comes down to history and facts
The term "child abuse" immediately strikes a nerve in all of us when we hear about it on the news. 30 years ago, a mother and a father could discipline their child by spanking them on the behind and nothing would ever come from it. Times have changed, mostly for...
Corey Cohen recognized as one of the 10 Best Attorneys in Florida
Great news for one of Orlando's best and brightest attorneys.Criminal defense attorney Corey Cohen has been nominated as one of the "10 Best Attorneys for the State of Florida".The American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys (AIDUIA) is an impartial 3rd party attorney...
From Facebook “Friend” To Murder Suspect
One minute you are a Facebook friend, the next minute you become a murder suspect. Facebook, Twitter and other social media sites have plenty of positives. It gives people the opportunity to keep in touch with family members and old friends. But what happens when...
Can the Florida legal system learn from Colorado?
When Colorado made marijuana legal for recreational use, some believed that they were hoping up a "pandora's box" full of weed. What's been opened instead are less crimes for possession, prisons with less non-violent criminals and $14 million within the first month of...
Inappropriate Behavior or a Sex Crime?
When you are a high school teacher you are dealing with impressional students day in, day out. There are some great days, like when you help a student achieve academic success. But there can be days that will make you want to bury your head under the covers and never...
Stuck in neutral when your license is suspended
I have seen people come into court with a suspended license.I don't mean they're in court because of a suspended license. Nope. I mean they are there for some other legal matter and drove to court with a suspended license. They hand it to the bailiff as if they have...
Expect The Unexpected In a Courtroom
Yesterday's events in a Utah courtroom may sound like they came straight from an episode of Law & Order or Justified, but what happened in Utah proves that anything can occur in a courtroom. A U.S. Marshal shot and killed a defendant during the defendant's...
The Heartbreak of Child Neglect
There's no way to sugarcoat a story about child neglect. While defense attorneys must protect their clients from doing any prison time, when you hear a tale like this one, it makes the job at hand much more difficult. A mother of a 4 year-old girl in Sanford, FL,...
New legislation aims to reduce license suspensions in Florida
If you are suspected of driving under the influence, your first concern might be the possible criminal charges. However, you may also have your license revoked. For many, license suspension can be a huge problem, particularly if they need to drive to work or get their...