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New Rules for South Florida Drug Arrests When Man’s Best Friend Goes Bad

FIDO IS A FINK! A dog working for the police validated a drug possession arrest because it happened fast. The four minute rule is under assault. Drug trafficking and drug possession cases are a top priority for cops in Fort Lauderdale. Searches incident to a traffic stop have always been…

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Florida Rules on Imposing Death in Capital Murder Cases

Florida has a death penalty process created by statute and court rule. Florida criminal courts are divided into regions or jurisdictions, but they all follow the same rules. Different districts encompass Miami, West Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Dade County or Palm Beach County, but they all follow the…

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Criminal Adjudication and and Federal Law

Florida courts permit those charged with a crime to avoid a conviction with a “withheld adjudication”. You can truthfully answer “no” to the question: “Have you been found guilty of a felony?” if the criminal court in Florida “withheld adjudication” But…..in Federal court a “withheld” adjudication is considered a finding…

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Crime in South Florida & Georgia

Florida and Georgia unite to fight crime. A joint effort between law enforcement officials in Georgia and Florida to collect and share criminal intelligence will bring criminals to justice. Criminal intelligence…? Oxymoron, dumb oxen, or just police-talk? With this news criminal defense lawyers throughout Florida now know the task force…

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Florida Criminal Convictions and Deportations

IMMIGRATION DEPORTATION CONSEQUENCES OF PLEAS Deportation of those convicted of crimes has become a major focus of Federal immigration authorities. Over the past three years the numbers of persons expelled from the US has gone up markedly. South Florida criminal defense lawyers are increasingly asked what can be done. Florida…

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