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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 be in place between where a sex offender can live and everywhere children congregate, such as school bus stops, parks and playgrounds.

The new Davie law will force landlords to be subject to fines up to $500 and/or 60 days in jail on first violation. Multiple violations step up to $1000 and/or a year in jail. All sex offenders regardless of date of conviction are subject to the new law and will be dealt accordingly by law enforcement.

Sex crimes are one of the most saught after and heavily prosecuted by many state departments. An experienced lawyer is required and one with the utmost knowledge of case law and state court systems is even more heavily needed in such a situation.

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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 your arrest; it will probably only aggravate it because then they will take you down to the station for a urine or painful blood test. Do not do this to yourself. You shouldn’t drink and drive in the first place, but if you do get pulled over, submit to the breath test or else lose your license automatically AND then get arrested and charged with DUI still.

Laws of Implied Consent are present in Florida, which means if you are driving on Florida roads, in or out-of-state license or no license at all, you have to give police all requested evidence of sobriety. Yes, you can refuse to blow, but automatically lose your license and a whole bunch of other hassle in retaining it back. Even if you do not prove intoxication on the breath test, prosecutors will attack other aspects of the case and break your credibility.

First Time Offenders for DUI/DWI:

* Must pay a minimum fine of $250
* Can serve up to six months in prison
* Suspension of driver’s license for a minimum of six months
* At least 50 hours of community service
* Ten day impoundment of vehicle
* Up to one year probation
* A permanent misdemeanor conviction
* Increase of auto insurance by up to three times

A good lawyer can analyze your case, see to it that proper procedure was indeed conducted, and if not, can attack that and get your case thrown out. Just because someone has a J.D. doesnt mean they are the lawyer you want to hire. You want someone that’s handled many of these types of cases, knows the court system in which you are arrested, and can thus maneauver through proceedings accordingly.

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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 took place at the Sea Beach Plaza Hotel. A black male entered and gained the cash from the counter as he pointed a gun at him forcing the clerk to comply. Police are still looking for the suspect and can use any help the community can supply.

He is described as a man in his mid 20s, 5′ 8″ and around 135 pounds with a scar on his right side of face. He was seen driving a ’96 Nissan Maxima with dark tint. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Donald Gauntner at 954-828-5527 or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

Robbery and burglary are felonies. Florida Statute defines robbery as:

the taking of money or other property which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of another, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person or the owner of the money or other property, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear.

Being armed only adds more to the final sentence and results in:

a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment or as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

Thats a first degree felony!!

If you have committed any form of burglary or robbery and only want to be defended by the best, Attorney Ralph Behr is here to serve you. He will be with you in court through all precedings and trial meanwhile making sure you get the lowest sentencing possible. You can’t do it alone; you need a lawyer that knows how to get your case heard.

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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 agencies involved were a regional High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives), and FDLE (Florida Department of Law Enforcement).

Police say a tip from the community gave up where all the contraband would be found, with the marijuana totaling up in a street value of a hundred and twenty five grand. The traffickers were bold enough to send 50 pounds of marijuana at a time via UPS.

Drug trafficking of marijuana, cocaine, and oxycontin or other prescription pharmaceuticals carry a hefty prison term and are very damaging to oneself and to the community. Do not hesitate to contact a lawyer when you’re chips are down and you need to defend yourself to the best extent of the law.

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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 years: arrests in Fort Lauderdale, and Miami.

Wagering and betting on sports events is a felony in Florida you face arrest, and conviction after trial, just like in Philadelphia, only it’s worse…… here it carries a 15 year felony prison term.

If you place wagers you can be arrested as under the principle rule. Know thy bookie. Call thy attorney. His name is Mr. Behr. Phone lines standing by.

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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 certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. During certification the bar examines the attorney’s skill, special knowledge, and proficiency in their area of law, as well as other areas of law, including the ethics and professionalism in practice.

There are only 23 Board Certified Criminal Trial lawyers in Broward County, all of varying ages, backgrounds, and knowledge bases. Choosing the one right for you is pivotal if you wish to win any court case you engage in. You want one with insight, thoroughness, aggressiveness, and experience.

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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 what some would say was a daring and bold move. Prosecutors on the case are moving quickly to appeal the magistrate’s decision.

White collar crimes like these truly show how voracious and destructive to one’s life savings a single person you entrust with them can be. The problem is in these times, anyone and everyone can be charged with a white collar crime by a prosecutor who feels you have done wrong financially.

Don’t be caught without a chair when the music stops. You need a lawyer to defend your rights and protect you from aggressive prosecutors. See that you get the representation you need. Criminal defense Attorney Ralph Behr is a NASD Arbitrator and knows how the financial markets work and how prosecutors frame and prosecute white collar charges in State and Federal courts in South Florida. South Florida criminal defense attorney Ralph Behr will defend you aggressively. South Florida criminal defense attorney Ralph Behr will work for you by getting you quick, prompt, and effective defense in South Florida State and Federal Courts.

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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 Jimenez says Cataneo was wanted on a warrant issued in Pinellas County of Florida in the November murder of Deana Cataneo, 39. He was pending an extradition hearing in the state court system out of Clark County.

It was not immediately known if Cataneo had a lawyer.

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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 offices and courts. In turn, robberies, drug dealing, and various violent crimes might escalate and will impact you and your family. Should you protect yourself from the physical harm of another individual acting illegally, you should have a lawyer to protect your self-defense interests.

Out of Orlando, reports have it that an average of 14 shots fired calls are sent in daily to local police departments. Police are out manned and outgunned to simply go after every call and perpetrator in a timely and effective manner. Citizens have been taking their mortal safety into their own hands by carry of concealed weapons or placing them in their vehicles should they ever need them.

Last month the Orlando Sentinel had a story detailing how the state’s “10-20-Life” sentencing provisions are nothing more than a farcical slogan. In a four-year period, only 5 percent of the 7,437 gun suspects arrested in Orange on gun charges received a mandatory sentence.

If you are in a self-defense situation, do not answer the many questions that police will use to incriminate you or build a false case against you. Just say you want to speak with your lawyer. Mr. Behr can be your lawyer in your time of need.

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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 arrested Stringfield after video surveillance footage showed her entering and stealing the Infinity, which was parked in the hospital parking garage, reports said. One of Stringfield’s family members told deputies that Stringfield had accompanied her to the hospital Tuesday, reports said.

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