If you are accused of a violent crime, it is in your best interest to secure the help of a Miami criminal defense attorney to plead your case in court, as every individual deserves to have a fair trial.
According to NBC 6, a southern Florida news station, 23-year-old Jonathan Rico faces murder charges following the killing of 42-year-old Rafael Villafane-Rivera. He has also been accused of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder and... [...]
Even if you have been tried and convicted of a crime in Florida, your Miami criminal defense attorney can continue to advocate on your behalf. This week, the Miami Herald reported that Jorge Ayala - who has served 25 years in jail in connection with three drug-related homicides - has enlisted a Miami criminal defense lawyer to petition for his release.
Ayala pleaded guilty and was issued a life sentence for the crimes he committed as a hitman... [...]
In an incident still under investigation by local authorities, four men were injured after a firefight broke out at a Lauderdale Lakes apartment complex on April 27. It is unclear whether criminal charges will be made, or if any of the men involved have enlisted a Miami or Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney at this stage.
According to reports, law enforcement personnel from the Broward Sheriff's Office arrived on the scene at around 4... [...]
If you stand accused of a violent crime, a Miami criminal defense lawyer can help you determine the best course of action to take. That's why police are required to read any suspect their Miranda Rights - which clearly state that they are legally entitled to consult an attorney before any questioning takes place.
However, when Miami man Rob Dobson was apprehended earlier this week after allegedly shooting and killing Wilbrent Bain -... [...]
In a case that has had Miami attorneys and police officers puzzled for months, new documents have surfaced regarding a cash heist-turned-kidnapping that ultimately left one young woman dead. The Miami Herald reports that five men are currently awaiting trial for charges of armed kidnapping, conspiracy and felony murder - because someone died while a criminal act was being committed.
The series of events that lead to the death of 21-year-old... [...]
