April, 2015 | The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen

Why are 40 percent of DUI charges in Florida dropped or reduced?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 30, 2015 | Drivers License Suspension And Revocation

A lot of people here in Florida have perceptions about what happens during and after a DUI stop. In a lot of cases, people think that if they are pulled over by the police and are found to have consumed alcohol that they will immediately be arrested and charged with a...

Former NBA Player Pleads Guilty To Manslaughter

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 29, 2015 | Criminal Law

Javaris Crittenton, a former star at Georgia Tech, who played three seasons in the NBA, pleaded guilty to manslaughter on Wednesday morning for killing a 23-year-old mother of four back in August 2011. Crittenton was sentenced to 23 years in prison as part of a plea...

Fighter charges with Hit and Run

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 27, 2015 | Hit & Run

Jon Jones, a UFC champion, has decided to turn himself in following a hit-and-run incident that he was allegedly involved in this past Sunday morning in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The fighter is now facing a felony charge after allegedly hitting the car of a pregnant...

Refusing a breath test: protects your rights, not your license

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 21, 2015 | Breath Test Refusal

We'd like to start off today's post with a question for our readers to consider: how great is your understanding of driving laws in our state? If you're like a lot of people, you probably have a relatively good understanding of the laws because you've been driving for...

Do I Have To Take A Breath Test If Arrested for DUI?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 21, 2015 | Breath Test Refusal, DUI

We invite you to review our firm's recent SlideShare presentation explaining why you should refuse to take a breath test if you are arrested for DUI. You read that correctly: you should refuse a breath test. Here's why: Do I Have To Take A Breath Test If Arrested For...

“Keying” a car: Criminal Mischief or Felony?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 20, 2015 | Vandalism

"Keying" a car is more than your run-of-the-mill vandalism. It's the same as any other serious offense. To be convicted, a prosecutor must prove that you have committed this type of vandalism. This means proof that you intended to cause physical damage to the vehicle,...

Are Red Light Cameras Unconstitutional?

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 19, 2015 | Red Light Camera

We know they are annoying, but are red-light cameras unconstitutional? Well, it depends on whom you ask, but it is starting to seem that way. Over in Hollywood, FL, The Florida Supreme Court has declined to hear the city's appeal of an earlier court loss. This is yet...

U-Turn on I-4 turns deadly

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 17, 2015 | Criminal Law

I-4 is well known for being one of the most dangerous highways in the U.S. It's not surprising when Orlando residents hear about serious car crashes, but this latest tragic event is still a shocker. A woman made a sudden U-turn on I-4 and drove westbound in the...

Wrongful Convictions

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 16, 2015 | Wrongful Convictions

There are far too many wrongful convictions in the United States. There is no denying that our justice system is better than many other countries, but it's far from perfect. Many times after convictions of individuals, in and out of the Orlando/Central Florida area,...

Prescription Drug Crimes

On Behalf of The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen | Apr 15, 2015 | Prescription Drugs

If you are arrested for illegal prescription drug use or distribution and think it's not a major crime, think again. The illegal possession of pharmaceutical drugs carries a hefty penalty. In FL, the state prosecutes drug cases, no matter the size, to the fullest...