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Some Florida Defendants Make Their Own Charges Worse
It can be difficult to know what to do when interacting with law enforcement agents. Many defendants panic when they are pulled over, or see an officer knock on their door, or they have other contact with police officers. Unfortunately, some defendants panic and make the situation worse. By fleeing, resisting arrest, or becoming aggressive, you can actually increase the number and severity of the charges against you. It is important to understand what to do - and not do - when interacting with law enforcement officers in order to avoid this situation.
The experienced Miami defense attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney can help guide you through the process of a police investigation and criminal court case. With the advice of a skilled attorney, you can rest assured that your constitutional rights will be protected and that you will be advised on how to best resolve your case without making the situation worse. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation as soon as you become aware of a law enforcement investigation or criminal charges.
A Spring Break Arrest Can Affect Your Future
Spring break brings many young people to Florida's sunny beaches. Unfortunately, many law enforcement agencies use this annual event as an excuse to conduct mass arrests. Underage drinking is one of the most common charges, but there are many other crimes that can arise as the result of rowdy spring break celebrations. DUIs, disorderly conduct, possession of drugs and paraphernalia, assault, and many other criminal charges are common during the crowded and festive atmosphere of spring break.
It can be difficult for students and parents to know what to do after a spring break arrest. This is especially problematic for visiting students who do not live in Florida. If you are an out-of-state resident who is facing Florida criminal charges, it is essential to be represented by an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney. Criminal charges can carry consequences for your college career, professional licensures, future employability, and even access to housing and financial services. At Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney, our attorney will guide you through every step of the criminal case process. He will fight hard to protect his client's constitutional rights. Call 305-615-1285 today to arrange your free phone consultation.
What Happens When Police Officers Are Charged with White Collar Crimes?
When an officer is accused of any type of crime, he or she has the constitutional right to a proper police investigation, an impartial jury of his or her peers, and fairness in the trial process. Unfortunately, this can be complicated by the type of sensationalist media coverage that tends to occur when an officer is accused of a crime. It can also be threatened by fellow officers who may be disgruntled, and not follow proper investigation protocol in the quest to make the accused officer "pay." In any event, the defendant is entitled to constitutional protections throughout the investigation and criminal court process.
The experienced criminal defense attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has experience representing law enforcement officers who have been accused of many different crimes. He knows how to defend your constitutional rights, avoid unwanted pretrial publicity, and otherwise promote fairness throughout the criminal case process. Call 305-615-1285 today to arrange your free phone consultation.
When Cops Are Charged With Crimes, They Need Experienced Legal Representation
In recent years, interactions between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve have reached a fever pitch. Unlike the 1990s, when such tensions seemed to be limited to the Los Angeles Police Department in incidents such as the Rodney King beating and the O.J. Simpson trial, police relations have now become a daily news topic all across the country. Police actions are being scrutinized more closely than ever. And now, perhaps as never before, police officers are facing criminal charges for actions they take in the line of duty. Right here in Miami, a Miami-Dade sergeant was charged with misdemeanor battery after slapping a handcuffed teenager. The Miami Herald reports that another officer on the scene is also being charged with felony tampering with evidence.
An officer can face many levels of investigation in a case such as this. First, there is usually an immediate department investigation by Internal Affairs or another administrative board. This process can go through several levels of bureaucracy before a decision is reached. Next, a criminal investigation may be conducted by another law enforcement agency or prosecutor. If the criminal investigation supports charges, the officer may find him- or herself on the receiving end of an arrest for a change. And separate and distinct from any criminal trial is the civil court process, by which an officer may be ordered to pay a civil judgment. The outcome of a criminal trial can affect each of these results. It is therefore important to hire one's own, experienced law enforcement defense attorney to defend any charges. The experienced law enforcement defense attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney can help protect both your constitutional rights during the investigation and prosecution of any crime arising from actions taken in the line of duty. Call 305-615-1285 today to arrange your free phone consultation.
When the Officer Testifying Against You Has a History of Lying
It may or may not be a surprise to learn that police officers do not always tell the truth under oath. Many law enforcement officers are good, civic-minded persons who genuinely care about protecting their communities. Others, however, are determined to get a conviction at any cost - even at the expense of the truth. Defendants charged with any crime have the right to cross-examine the officers who are testifying against them. They also have the right to cross-examine an officer about his or her reputation for truthfulness and ask about former occasions where the officer lied under oath. These important rights are guaranteed by the Due Process protections of the Fifth Amendment and the Confrontation Clause of the Sixth Amendment.
If you are facing criminal charges, it is important to be represented by a criminal defense attorney who is prepared to cross-examine any law enforcement officer who may be testifying against you. The experienced Miami criminal defense attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has spent years fighting to protect defendants from improper conduct and testimony by law enforcement officers. Call 305-615-1285 today to arrange your free phone consultation. Don't delay - the sooner you are represented by an experienced criminal defense attorney, the better protected your constitutional rights will be.
When Can a Conviction Be Overturned for Prosecutorial Misconduct?
Appeals can happen for many reasons. Sometimes there are errors in procedure during the early investigation of a crime. If this is not properly caught and remedied by the trial judge, any resulting conviction could be overturned by an appellate court. Sometimes trial judges make improper rulings on evidence during the trial itself, and this, too, can result in a successful appeal. Prosecutors can make errors, too. Sometimes they are honest mistakes. Sometimes, however, they are the result of intentional misconduct on the part of an overzealous prosecutor who wants a conviction at any cost. It is important that defendants facing any criminal charge be protected from such errors and intentional misconduct.
At Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney, our experienced criminal defense attorney in Miami has defended all types of criminal charges in the state and federal courts across Florida. We fight hard to protect our clients' rights from the very start of a criminal case. Even before charges are filed, defendants have constitutional rights that protect them during a criminal investigation by law enforcement officers. If you are being investigated for a crime, or formal charges have been filed against you, call 305-615-1285 as soon as possible. We will schedule a free phone consultation with an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney so that you can get the best advice possible in order to protect all your legal rights throughout the criminal case process.
When Crimes Are Prosecuted for Political Reasons
For as long as criminal codes have existed, crimes have been prosecuted for political gain. As the political climate in our country has become increasingly heated in recent years, more and more controversial cases have been criticized as being prosecuted for improper purposes. This is an unfair situation for a criminal defendant to be in. An experienced Miami criminal defense attorney can help protect a defendant's constitutional rights and determine the best way of defending political motivated criminal charges. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation with the skilled defense attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney
Political Cases in Recent News
A recent case in Arizona shows just how far some prosecutors are willing to go to further their own careers. The Washington Post reports that four women have been charged with federal crimes as a result of their humanitarian work. The women volunteer with a group called No More Deaths, which aims to prevent deaths among immigrants who attempt to cross the border through the Arizona desert illegally. This area is known for frequent deaths: more than three thousand deaths were reported in the area between October 1999 and April 2008. No More Deaths coordinates volunteer efforts to leave drinking water and other survival supplies in the desert. In August 2017, a canine wildlife officer found drinking water and other survival supplies on federal land in the desert. The volunteers admitted to leaving the supplies and were charged with federal misdemeanors as a result. The case has sparked harsh criticism from Americans who believe it is unconscionable to punish those who are attempting to save lives. On the other side of the political spectrum, staunch conservatives believe that illegal immigration must be stopped at all costs, and those who provide humanitarian aid are condoning the practice. The women face the possibility of being sentenced to time in federal prisons.
Cruelty to Animals Can Result in Significant Legal Consequences
Animal cruelty often receives extensive media coverage. Major news stories - such as NFL quarterback Michael Vick engaging in an illegal dog fighting operation - highlight the issue, but often leave the public with misconceptions about what the crime actually is. If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges related to animal cruelty, it is important to understand the charges against you. It is even more important to be represented by a criminal attorney in Miami who knows how to defend animal cruelty charges. At Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney, our experienced criminal defense attorney has helped many clients protect their legal rights during law enforcement investigations and criminal case proceedings. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation.
What is Animal Cruelty?
Section 828.12 of the Florida Statutes defines cruelty to animals as unnecessarily overloading, overdriving, tormenting, depriving of necessary sustenance or shelter, or unnecessarily mutilating or killing any animal. Carrying any animal in a cruel or inhumane manner in or upon a vehicle is also defined as animal cruelty. These types of animal cruelty cases are classified as a first-degree misdemeanor. It is also possible to commit aggravated animal cruelty, which is a third-degree felony. The crime is aggravated if an intentional act (or failure to act) results in an animal's cruel death or the excessive and repeated infliction of unnecessary pain or suffering.
When Does Sexual Harassment Become a Sexual Crime?
The Me Too and Time's Up movements have brought attention to the important problem of sexual harassment in the workplaces of America. They have also raised critical legal questions about the difference between sexual harassment and sexual crimes. Harvey Weinstein, in particular, has a complicated legal case that has exploded from claims of sexual harassment to a multi-district criminal investigation for a litany of sexual offenses alleged to have occurred over many decades. This and similar news stories illustrate a critical legal distinction: when does sexual harassment in the workplace (a civil offense) become a criminal sexual offense?
The experienced Miami sex crime attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney passionately defends Floridians accused of sexual offenses. They have the knowledge and skill to protect defendants' constitutional rights and mitigate the consequences of a conviction for a sexual crime. If you or a loved one has been accused of sexual misconduct, call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation as soon as possible.
Simple Mistakes Can Impair Your Constitutional Right Against Self-Incrimination
All suspects in the United States enjoy constitutional protections during any law enforcement investigation. One of the most important is the right against self-incrimination, which protects suspects from having to testify against themselves, or against forcibly producing evidence against themselves. Unfortunately, many suspects accidentally incriminate themselves to law enforcement willingly. When this happens, the suspect no longer enjoys constitutional protections over the evidence he or she has produced. Prosecutors can - and do - use this evidence to secure convictions.
If you or a loved one is being investigated for a crime, it is crucial to understand your constitutional rights thoroughly. An experienced Miami criminal defense attorney can help you protect your rights by explaining what they are, and what you do or do not have to tell law enforcement investigations. The highly skilled attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has helped defendants across Florida protect their legal rights during law enforcement investigations. Call 305-615-1285 today to schedule a free phone consultation with an experienced Florida criminal defense attorney.
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