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Former Police Officer Charged With Child Pornography
A retired City of Miami police officer was recently charged both in federal and state court for a variety of offenses. He is accused of downloading hundreds of child pornography videos in federal court. He was formally charged with possession and distribution of child pornography. After his release on bond, he was... [...]
Police Interaction Tips from a Criminal Defense Attorney in Miami
When it comes to interacting with law enforcement, most people do not normally consider such an encounter until they find themselves in a situation that attracts police attention. Such scenarios often come when least expected so people are caught off guard. They forget or do not remember that they have very important and critical constitutional rights. A poor decision may... [...]
Complex Criminal Investigations in Miami- Dade County
If you find yourself the subject of one of the thousands of criminal investigations that occur in Miami- Dade County, your initial impulse may be to turn to friends and family for support and advice. This is natural, but you must be careful: Only a qualified and experienced criminal defense attorney can properly offer any type of advice.
Your first step when involved in any... [...]
Violating Probation in Miami
In the aftermath of a crime, a defendant accused of that crime who is convicted or agrees to a plea deal will often face a sentence that includes probation. Probation may follow a prison term or may be the sentence itself that allows the defendant to avoid jail time. Probation provides a major stepping stone for the defendant, who is allowed to go free back into society for a certain amount of time on the... [...]
Failed to Report to Your Probation Officer, Now What?
Probation violations are serious. By ignoring or refusing your probation obligations, you could find yourself back in jail finishing out the rest of your sentence — and then some. Whether you didn't report to your probation officer in person or you didn't check-in over the phone, failing to report may trigger some legal consequences that you didn't realize could... [...]
