Davie has recently finalized a new law that will put in place restrictions of landlords in renting to sex offenders or sex predators. Those in violation of the newly authorized law can be jailed or fined, according to the Town Council. Florida Law states that a 2500 foot buffer must…
Many people who call in to the Law offices on the phone and clients of Mr. Behr’s ask the legality regarding breathalyzer and other such tests when in a traffic stop. The short answer is YES. You have to submit to the officer. Basically, not doing so will not deter…
An overlooked quality that one should seek out in a criminal defense attorney is the rigorous qualification of being Board Certified. Certification is the highest level of evaluation conducted by The Florida Bar pertaining to the experience and competency of an attorney in areas of law that are recognized for…
STRAIGHT OUT OF LAS VEGAS!! Ryan Michael Cataneo, 40, was taken into custody without incident by U.S. Marshals this month at the Wild Wild West casino-hotel several blocks off the Las Vegas Strip. He was a fugitive in the murder of his wife in Florida. Assistant Chief Deputy Marshal Javier…
Criminals who recklessly endanger your safety have been and will most likely always be out in our society. Many citizens speculate that the threat will only increase in these upcoming times of financial hardship and rising stress. There will be massive budget cuts in education, juvenile justice, drug programs, prosecutor’s…
Jamie M. Stringfield, 22, faces felony charges of grand theft auto out of Collier County. Officers say she stole a doctor’s car from a North Naples hospital parking garage while he was tending to a sick child. The keys were left on the counter and she simply took them. Deputies…
If you’re under probation for any conviction, you are under contract with the State to maintain certain restrictions and activities. There are different types of probation you may be under. Administrative probation means: a form of noncontact supervision in which an offender who presents a low risk of harm to…
Have you ever been in a situation where self-defense was warranted? Harmful force to yourself may be met with equal force in defense, in most scenarios involving civilian to civilian confrontation. Self-defense is a defense commonly asserted by someone charged with a crime of violence, such as battery (striking someone),…
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA Residents of a quiet community in the area were disturbed by graffiti found on the white wall separating Shady Banks from Davie Road and I-95. ”It’s a big surprise,” said Paul DaCosta, 56, who has lived on the street for the past 36 years. “What was written…
If you have a federal or Florida State conviction for a felony and reside in the State of Florida, you CANNOT own or possess a firearm as designated per 2008->Ch0790->Section%2023#0790.23″ target=”_blank”>F.S. 790.23. A firearm is 2008->Ch0790->Section%20001#0790.001″ target=”_blank”>defined: …any weapon (including a starter gun) which will, is designed to, or may…