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In this article, you can discover… How expungement works, and whether it can apply to a DUI case. The criteria you must meet to have a DUI expunged. The options available to you if you do not qualify for expungement. What Is Expungement, And How Does It Apply To DUI Cases In Florida? In Florida, there are two ways to clear a criminal record: through sealing and through expungement. With sealing, the record exists, but it is under seal and visible to very few people or entities without a court order. Expungement is the equivalent of having a criminal record erased. Legally, this allows you to deny the existence of said record in most contexts, such as a majority of job applications and applications for housing. In Florida, your DUI charge can be expunged only if your case is dismissed before trial. If your case…Read More

In this article, you can discover… What to do after being charged with drug possession in Florida. Potential defenses against drug charges in Florida. How an experienced attorney can help you fight those charges. What Is The First Thing I Should Do After Being Charged With Drug Possession In Florida? The first thing you should do after being charged with drug possession is to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney. Depending on the charges you face and the amount of drugs you are alleged to have had on you, the potential consequences can be quite different. For example, having a pocket full of marijuana in Miami-Dade County may not lead to any charges. At the most, you’ll face only misdemeanor charges. However, a very small baggy of suspected cocaine will lead to felony charges and up to five years in state prison. Depending on…Read More

In this article, you can discover… The documents to bring with you to an initial consultation. What questions you can expect to answer during your first meeting. The importance of clear communication at each step of your case. How Do You Conduct Meetings With Clients? I prefer in-person meetings with clients and prefer to receive hard copies of files, if at all possible. However, in situations where an in-person meeting is not possible due to time constraints or other situations, Zoom meetings or phone meetings are also an option. That initial meeting is very important, and I can conduct that meeting in whichever way is more convenient for you as a client. What Should I Bring With Me To The Initial Consultation? Bring with you the police report (also known as an arrest affidavit) related to your arrest. If we are conducting an initial consultation…Read More

In this article, you can discover… Common misdemeanor charges in Miami-Dade County, Florida. Whether a misdemeanor can impact your professional future. How an attorney can help you if you’re charged with a misdemeanor. What Are The Most Common Misdemeanors In Miami-Dade County? In Florida, a misdemeanor is any crime where the maximum possible punishment does not exceed one year in a county jail. The most common misdemeanor charges I handle in Miami-Dade County, Florida involve battery, which is the unwanted touching of another person. For example, if you get into a heated argument with someone and hit them during the argument. Unfortunately, domestic violence battery charges are also quite common. Shoplifting under a certain dollar amount and criminal traffic charges are also common misdemeanors in Miami-Dade County. What Penalties Could I Face For A Misdemeanor? If there is no physical harm to any victim and…Read More

In this article, you can discover… The meaning of “probable cause” and how it is measured in Florida. What an “arraignment” is, and what to expect during one Your rights to “due process” and how it impacts your case. What Is The Difference Between A “Felony” And A “Misdemeanor” In Florida? In Florida, a felony is any crime that is punishable by more than one year in jail or prison. A misdemeanor is any crime where the maximum possible punishment does not exceed one year in jail. For example, a second-degree misdemeanor in Florida is punishable by up to 60 days in the county jail. A first-degree misdemeanor is punishable by up to 364 days in the county jail. How Are Different Levels Of Felonies Punished In Florida? A third-degree felony, which is the lowest felony in Florida, is punishable by up to five years…Read More