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…
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Florida Law and Breath Tests For DUI
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…
Fort Lauderdale Hit By Armed Robberies
Fort Lauderdale is shaken up by a string of shootings and robberies committed by who police believe to be one man. The first incident occurred at a Subway on Sunrise Blvd. The individual leaped over the counter and discharged his firearm randomly while demanding the register till. The second incident…
Law and Disorder: Drug Traffickers Caught
Temario D’Andre, 23, Frederick Antonio Campbell, 20, and Alex Lee Campbell, 21, were arrested by police on charges of drug trafficking in a marijuana distribution case spanning from California to Florida. According to Jacksonville Police, nearly $573,000 in cash, 100 pounds of marijuana, a few high-powered rifles and handguns. Other…
Sports Betting Strife In South Florida
A criminal sports betting syndicate has been busted in Philadelphia. Wagering is illegal in most states, Florida has extensive laws concerning gambling and illegal betting. South Florida is a hotspot for this sort of criminal activity. Criminal defense attorney Ralph Behr has had over 10 cases in the last two…
Is Having a Board Certified Lawyer Important?
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…
Bernard Madoff, Still A Free Man
Last week a judge turned down prosecutors’ request to jail the recent $50 billion-dollar-disappear magician Madoff. He had sent many pieces of jewelry to close family in the weeks after his investigation took hold. Nearly $173 million in signed checks were stashed away in a drawer of his office, in…
Vegas Fugitive Finds His Way Back Home to Florida
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…
The Future of Crime Fighting Is In Your Hands
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…
South Florida Car Theft in The News
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…