State & Federal Criminal Defense
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Drunk driving offenses are criminal offenses in Florida. Convictions may be able to be expunged under certain circumstances. Being arrested for drunk driving charges can be a very scary thing for a Florida resident. Concerns can include everything from whether or not driving privileges will be lost to how much a defense or fines might cost and more. Another thing…
Flaws in the eyewitness identification process, especially photo and physical lineups, have led to the wrongful incarceration of innocent people. Since 1989, 324 people have been released from prison after they were found to be innocent of the crime they were accused of committing, according to the Innocence Project. Approximately 12 of those people were from Florida. Advances in DNA…
Did you know that you do not have to take a breathalyzer test? In fact, it may be recommended that you do not take a breathalyzer test! The Law Office of Corey I. Cohen & Associates offers this white paper, “Do I Have to Take a Breath Test If Arrested For DUI” to help you understand this counterintuitive conclusion. We…
Florida residents who are accused of sexual battery should understand how the law approaches these types of charges. There are a wide variety of sex crime charges that a person can face in Florida. Some of these include human trafficking, sexual misconduct, lewd and lascivious offenses, unlawful sexual acts with a minor and more. Another charge that a person can…
This summer, Sky Capital Holdings founder Ross Mandell was convicted by a federal jury of mail fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy and securities fraud after operating what prosecutors claimed was a scheme that defrauded investors of $140 million over an eight year period. Federal prosecutors argued that Mandell and others at Sky Capital manipulated shares in two companies the firm owned…
Miranda rights, as they are heard in countless TV shows and movies, are rights given to criminal suspects, including Florida DUI suspects, before being questioned by law enforcement officers. However, when Miranda rights are bestowed is often mistaken and confusing. Understanding these rights is essential for mitigating possible future negative effects of a criminal charge or Florida DUI conviction. Miranda v Arizona:…
Former Fort Lauderdale attorney Scott Rothstein is currently serving a 50-year federal prison term for fraud, racketeering and money laundering. Assisted by numerous other professionals (bankers, lawyers, financial advisors, accountants and computer experts), Rothstein convinced scores of investors to pour money into his $1.4 billion Ponzi scheme, which claimed stakes in large legal settlements that did not exist. Rothstein’s scheme…
If you have been convicted of a DUI in Florida-tough penalties are ahead. Unfortunately, loss of a driver’s license is one repercussion. Losing your driver’s license can have a negative effect on your life-you may not be able to get to your job or get your children to daycare or school. However, there are ways to preserve your right to…
With the serious consequences that can be experienced, Florida residents who have been arrested for drunk driving should contact an attorney for help with a defense. Seeing the flashing lights of a police car in the rear-view mirror is something that can make any Florida resident’s heart rate increase. When an otherwise routine traffic stop takes a turn into a…
Although more men in the U.S. drink and drive than women, the number of females receiving DUIs in the country is on the rise. While both men and women drink and drive in Florida, men are more likely to do so. According to a 2011 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men are approximately four times more…