Posted on March 05, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

Florida law enacts specific penalties for hurting or killing police dogs, police horses, or fire dogs. These acts constitute a felony that can carry significant prison sentences (in addition to fines, court fees, probation, and other consequences). Now, lawmakers have proposed a bill that would make these consequences even more severe. It is more important now than ever to consult with an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney if you or a loved one are facing charges related to the harm of a police or fire animal. Call Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney at 305-615-1285 to schedule your free phone consultation.

The Current Law - and Proposed Changes to Make the Offense More Serious

Currently, Section 853.19 of the Florida Statutes prohibits a person from intentionally or knowingly causing "great bodily harm, permanent disability, or death to" (or using a deadly weapon upon) a police dog, fire dog, search and rescue dog, or police horse. The statute notes that this must be done "without lawful cause or justification." A person may, therefore, be able to defend charges under this Section under certain circumstances. If, for example, a suspect's life was endangered by a police dog with violent tendencies, he or she may be able to defend charges by claiming self-defense successfully.

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 Posted on March 01, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

"White collar crime" is a generic term that can refer to many different types of criminal offenses. It can be difficult to understand what, exactly, constitutes a white collar crime, what the consequences of a conviction could be, and how to best protect your legal rights during the investigation and prosecution of a white collar crime. It is essential to consult with an experienced Miami white collar crimes attorney as soon as possible in any criminal investigation. The sooner a criminal defense attorney begins advising you, the better you will be able to protect yourself against self-incrimination, warrantless searches, and other important legal rights that are protected by the state and federal constitutions.

The highly skilled criminal attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has helped defendants across Florida protect their legal rights during white collar crime investigations and criminal case proceedings. Call 305-615-1285 today to schedule a free phone consultation with an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney.

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 Posted on February 26, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

Justice is supposed to be blind. Yet for all the well-intentioned people working in Florida's criminal justice system, there are some inequalities that are simply inherent to the system. Bail is one of these complex issues. While bail is supposed to be made equally available to defendants (depending on their risk factors), it is, in fact, much more readily available to wealthy defendants than those who have limited access to cash funds.

If you or a loved one has been arrested, it is important to consult with a criminal defense attorney in Miami about bail and other pretrial release conditions (such as GPS monitoring). You have the right to be advised about your pretrial rights, and the right to hire a criminal defense attorney to represent you at any hearing to determine these pretrial release conditions. Call 305-615-1285 to schedule a free phone consultation with the experienced Miami criminal defense attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney

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 Posted on February 21, 2019

There was a time when police dogs were only used to sniff for drugs. Now, however, police dogs have been trained for a wide variety of activities, and many other animals have entered the fray. Here, the experienced Miami criminal defense attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney explains how an attorney can help defendants protect their constitutional rights during criminal proceedings based on evidence discovered by a police animal. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation if you or a loved one is facing any type of criminal charge.

The Many Tasks a Police Animal Can Complete

The role of police animals is being constantly expanded. K9 officers, for example, are now being trained to sniff for contraband beyond drugs. According to U.S. News and World Report, police dogs can now sniff out hidden electronics such as mobile devices, thumb drives, and other electronic components. This is because circuit boards are made with a specific chemical that dogs can be trained to smell. Police dogs are now being used to execute search warrants in child pornography cases and other computer crimes, because the dog's powerful sense of smell allows it to detect computers, thumb drives, and other devices that a person might attempt to conceal or destroy.

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 Posted on February 09, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

Miami Criminal Lawyer News: In recent years, technology has become an integral part of everyday life. It is now difficult to find a Floridian who does not carry a smartphone in his or her pocket - a personal computer that is always available. Technology has helped law enforcement agencies across the country make important strides in crime prevention and detection. Unfortunately, new technologies can be used before they have been fully tested and proven. This raises the possibility that some convictions will be based upon improper technological evidence.

If you or a loved one is facing any criminal charge, it is important to understand the evidence that is being used against you. An experienced Miami criminal defense attorney can help protect you from convictions based upon untested or faulty technology. The seasoned attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has experience in investigating all types of technology used by law enforcement agencies across Florida. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation as soon as possible.

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 Posted on February 09, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

Miami Criminal Defense Attorney News: It might seem surprising, but it is possible for the criminal justice system to punish a person based upon his or her thoughts. This is what happens when a defendant faces charges of a hate crime. Hate crimes are crimes which are motivated by specific prejudices and are therefore punished more severely than the same crime would be if it were not motivated by prejudice. While these well-intended laws are intended to prevent racial violence and other serious societal problems, they put the government in the uncomfortable position of punishing a person based upon his or her beliefs. This is why it is so important to be represented by an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney if you are facing hate crime charges. The seasoned attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has extensive experience in dealing with all types of hate crimes. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation to protect your legal rights as soon as possible.

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 Posted on February 09, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

A statute of limitation is an important legal rule that determines the time frame in which a legal action may be filed after a given event. There are important reasons why limitations must be applied to legal claims: evidence is lost, destroyed, or decayed to the point where it is no longer helpful. Witnesses have memories that become less accurate over time. Defendants have the right to present fresh evidence and persuasive witnesses to defend legal claims made against them.

In general, more serious crimes have longer statutes of limitations. But now one Florida lawmaker wants to abolish the statute of limitation entirely for charges of sexual battery. While there are arguments for victims' rights, there are also arguments for the Constitutional rights of criminal defendants. If you or a loved one are facing charges of sexual battery, contact the experienced Miami assault attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney as soon as possible. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation.

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 Posted on February 06, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

Some people mistakenly assume that all juvenile criminal records will be automatically expunged (legally erased) when the juvenile turns eighteen years old. This is not the case. Florida law does allow for expungement of juvenile criminal records in certain cases, but in many cases, the person with the criminal record must initiate the process him- or herself. He or she will also have to prove his or eligibility for expungement under the appropriate statute. Because of this, it is important to have the advice of an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney when applying for the expungement of juvenile criminal records.

At Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney, our attorney has worked extensively in Miami's juvenile courts. We know how to prepare clients to apply for expungement and how to present the case to a judge in a way that will maximize the chances that an expungement will be granted. To schedule a free case evaluation with a Miami expungement attorney, call our office today at 305-615-1285 .

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 Posted on February 03, 2019 in Miami Criminal Defense News & Articles

Thanks to popular television shows and movies, there are many misconceptions about what an assault actually is. Many people imagine that there must be aggressive physical contact in order for the perpetrator to be convicted of an assault. This is not the case. While a battery requires touching, striking or physical harm to the victim, an assault is completed merely by threatening violence upon another person. Nonetheless, assault can result in significant legal penalties, and the collateral consequences of an assault conviction can have a negative impact on your life for years to come.

If you or a loved one is facing an assault charge, it is important to seek the advice of an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney. The skilled attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has extensive experience in defending all types of assault cases. Call 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation.

The Legal Definition of Assault

Section 784.011 of the Florida Statutes defines assault as an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an apparent ability to do so, and doing some act which creates a well-founded fear in such other person that such violence is imminent. This means that an assault can be committed without ever making contact with another person. It also means that hostile words or actions can be interpreted by a judge or jury as a threat - even if the defendant did not intend them to be so. This is why it is so important to remove yourself from hostile situations (such as road rage incidents or bar fights) before they escalate. Defendants can easily commit assault in such situations without meaning to do so.

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 Posted on February 02, 2019 in Domestic Violence

False accusations of domestic violence are, unfortunately, too common in the family courts of Miami. In the most serious cases, these accusations can be grounds for denying a parent legal custody of - or even visitation with - their children. Family court judges often rely on a jury's findings of domestic violence in making custody rulings. This is why it is so important that parents accused of domestic violence seek the advice of an experienced Miami criminal defense attorney. A domestic violence conviction can impact a parent's legal rights for years to come.

If you or a loved one has been accused of domestic violence, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney before entering into any plea agreement or standing trial on the charges. Both of these actions can impact subsequent child custody litigation. Call Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney at 305-615-1285 for a free phone consultation. Our experienced Miami domestic violence attorney will help protect your legal rights throughout the criminal court process.

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