I’ve Been Arrested — What Happens Next?
Whether a person is arrested at home, in public, or by turning yourself in at the police station, being arrested can make a person panic. In many cases, a person ...
Florida DUI Defense Counsel
You are out for a drive and you see blue lights go off behind you. Panic is probably setting in right about now. Being pulled over by law enforcement can ...
Ron Herman Leading Palm Beach Bar Criminal Practice Committee
Criminal Law Committee Co-Chair, Ilana Marcus; Assistant Unites States Attorney Adam McMichael; Co-Chair Ron Herman; Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Judge Joseph Marx; Senior Judge Kenneth Marra, United States District Court; Magistrate ...
“First of its Kind”: Feds Bring Criminal Charges Against Pharma Distributor, Ceo in Opioid Case
The government is getting even more aggressive in fighting the opioid epidemic. This week, for the first time, federal prosecutors brought felony charges against a major pharmaceutical distributor, its former CEO and ...
Florida Medical Marijuana Law Update 2019
Federal law still bans the use of marijuana for any reason. However, Florida is one of the states that have legalized the use of medical marijuana. While many residents are ...
What is Conspiracy?
Florida law defines conspiracy as an agreement between two or more people to commit a crime, with an intent to actually commit the crime. The agreement can be either express ...
Defense Against Misdemeanor Crimes in Florida
How are misdemeanors different from felonies? Crimes are generally broken down into two main categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Misdemeanors are less serious offenses that are punishable by up to one ...
Defending Against Burglary Charges in Florida
Will I serve time in jail if I am convicted of burglary? The crime of burglary is a serious one in the state of Florida. Burglary is defined as entering ...
Defense Against Healthcare Fraud Charges in Florida
What are the penalties for Medicaid fraud in the state of Florida? Doctors and other healthcare professionals are tasked with a heavy burden. Not only must physicians work hard daily ...
Bond Hearings in Florida Explained
What factors will the court consider in setting my bond amount? If you have been arrested for a misdemeanor or felony offense in Florida, one of your first concerns will ...