Miami Criminal Lawyer Blog

Can Police Use Drones to Spy on Your Backyard Without a Warrant?

Can Police Use Drones to Spy on Your Backyard Without a Warrant? Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Explains Your Rights Under Florida & Federal Law If you’ve noticed a drone hovering over your backyard, you’re probably wondering the same thing most people do: Can the police legally spy on you from the air—without ever stepping foot on your property or [...]

By |November 25th, 2025|Categories: Fourth Amendment, Technology|Comments Off on Can Police Use Drones to Spy on Your Backyard Without a Warrant?

Federal vs. State Charges in Miami

Federal vs. State Charges in Miami If you or a loved one has been arrested in Miami, the first and most critical question is often not what the charges are, but where they are being filed. Most people assume that “court is court.” They believe that a trial in the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building (state court) is basically [...]

By |November 21st, 2025|Categories: Federal Criminal Law, Florida Law|Comments Off on Federal vs. State Charges in Miami

New Federal Sentencing Guidelines: What Amendment 821 Means for Your Case in Miami

New Federal Sentencing Guidelines: What Amendment 821 Means for Your Case in Miami If you or a loved one are facing federal charges in Miami—or are already serving a federal sentence—the rules of the game have recently changed. The United States Sentencing Commission implemented Amendment 821 to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines effective November 1, 2023. These updates aren’t just [...]

By |November 20th, 2025|Categories: Federal Criminal Law, Sentencing|Comments Off on New Federal Sentencing Guidelines: What Amendment 821 Means for Your Case in Miami

How a Domestic Violence Conviction Affects Your Job and Professional Future

How a Domestic Violence Conviction Affects Your Job and Professional Future When most people think about the consequences of a domestic violence conviction in Florida, they focus on jail time, fines, and probation. What catches many of our clients completely off guard is discovering that their conviction has quietly destroyed their career prospects. The courtroom drama ends, but the [...]

By |November 13th, 2025|Categories: Collateral Consequences, Domestic Violence|Comments Off on How a Domestic Violence Conviction Affects Your Job and Professional Future

Domestic Violence Injunction Immigration Consequences in Florida

Domestic Violence Injunction Immigration Consequences in Florida If you're not a U.S. citizen and find yourself facing a domestic violence injunction in Florida, the consequences can extend far beyond state court. While an injunction is technically a civil matter, it can have serious implications for your immigration status—affecting everything from green card applications to naturalization eligibility. As experienced Miami [...]

By |November 12th, 2025|Categories: Domestic Violence, Injunctions for Protection, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Domestic Violence Injunction Immigration Consequences in Florida

What Happens When There’s an ICE Hold After an Arrest in Miami?

What Happens When There’s an ICE Hold After an Arrest in Miami? If a loved one is arrested in Miami, the first goal is often getting them released. But when the person is not a U.S. citizen—whether undocumented, a visa holder, or a lawful permanent resident—things can get complicated fast. Families are often told that ICE has placed [...]

By |November 5th, 2025|Categories: Immigration Consequences|Comments Off on What Happens When There’s an ICE Hold After an Arrest in Miami?

Facing Shoplifting Charges from Best Buy in Miami?

Facing Shoplifting Charges at Best Buy in Miami? If you’ve been accused of stealing merchandise from Best Buy or detained by store security, you’re likely feeling anxious and unsure about what to do next. As experienced Miami criminal defense attorneys who have represented hundreds of clients in retail theft cases, we understand the fear, embarrassment, and uncertainty that [...]

By |October 30th, 2025|Categories: Shoplifting, Shoplifting / Retail Theft|Comments Off on Facing Shoplifting Charges from Best Buy in Miami?

Facing Shoplifting Charges at Gap in Miami?

Facing Shoplifting Charges at Gap in Miami? Whether you were caught walking out with unpaid merchandise or wrongly accused by Gap's loss prevention team, facing shoplifting charges can be overwhelming and frightening. As experienced Miami shoplifting attorneys who have handled hundreds of retail theft cases, we understand the stress and uncertainty you're feeling right now. Understanding [...]

By |January 24th, 2025|Categories: Shoplifting, Shoplifting / Retail Theft|Comments Off on Facing Shoplifting Charges at Gap in Miami?

Facing Shoplifting Charges at Armani Exchange in Miami

Facing Shoplifting Charges at Armani Exchange in Miami If you're facing shoplifting charges from Armani Exchange in Miami, you need an experienced shoplifting lawyer immediately. As Miami criminal defense attorneys who regularly handle retail theft cases, we understand the stress and uncertainty you're experiencing. A shoplifting charge can seriously impact your future - but you have options for defending [...]

By |January 22nd, 2025|Categories: Shoplifting, Shoplifting / Retail Theft|Comments Off on Facing Shoplifting Charges at Armani Exchange in Miami

Arrested for Shoplifting at Banana Republic in Miami?

Arrested for Shoplifting at Banana Republic in Miami? If you've been arrested or charged with shoplifting from Banana Republic in Miami, you need experienced legal representation to protect your rights and future. A shoplifting conviction can impact your career, education, housing opportunities, and immigration status. Our Miami shoplifting attorneys have defended numerous clients facing retail theft charges from major [...]

By |January 7th, 2025|Categories: Shoplifting, Shoplifting / Retail Theft|Comments Off on Arrested for Shoplifting at Banana Republic in Miami?