Discovery in Florida Criminal Cases If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime in Florida, you probably have many questions about what happens next. One important part of the criminal justice process is something called “discovery.” Keep reading to discover what discovery is, why it matters, and how an experienced Miami criminal defense lawyer can help ensure you [...]
Rental Companies Falsely Report Cars Stolen A December 2023 San Francisco Chronicle column describes renters detained or arrested after rental companies wrongly reported their vehicles stolen. As a major tourist destination, we have seen this occur far too frequently in Miami over the years. Our firm has unfortunately had to represent numerous visiting clients falsely accused of grand theft [...]
Women Can Be the Aggressors in Domestic Violence Cases You’ve probably heard that domestic violence is primarily committed by men against women. While that may be true statistically, the numbers don’t tell the whole story. Too often, heterosexual relationships marred by violence automatically peg the man as the perpetrator and the woman as the victim. However, modern research shows [...]
Miami Defendant's Appeal Highlights Jury Unanimity in Petit Theft Case Petit theft charges may seem straightforward on the surface, but as a 2023 Miami appeal illustrates, complex legal questions can underlie even relatively minor alleged crimes. When a theft offense involves alternative acts as the means of commission, issues around jury unanimity requirements come into play with real implications [...]
Can You Have a Medical Marijuana Card and Own a Gun in Florida? Can you have a medical marijuana card and own a gun in Florida? The card alone does not settle the question. Federal drug rules and recent court decisions affect whether a patient may purchase, possess, or carry a firearm. I’m David Edelstein, a Miami criminal defense [...]
Facing Shoplifting Charges from Walgreens in Miami Shoplifting is an unfortunate yet common offense that many people find themselves facing charges for in Miami, Florida. Walgreens may report suspected shoplifting to police; the State Attorney’s Office decides whether to pursue criminal charges. If you were arrested or received a notice to appear for alleged retail theft from Walgreens, a [...]
Myths and Misconceptions About Shoplifting Being falsely accused or arrested for retail theft or shoplifting can be emotionally distressing. And yet there are many misconceptions about who shoplifts, why people commit petit theft or grand theft, and how people get caught. As experienced criminal defense lawyers focused on theft charges, we know the truth. We represent all types of [...]
Facing Shoplifting Charges at Home Depot in Miami, Florida Have you or someone you know been accused of shoplifting at Home Depot in Miami? Retail theft can involve taking merchandise, switching price tags, or moving goods between containers with intent to deprive the store of their value. The evidence, merchandise value, and any prior theft convictions can affect the [...]
Arrested While Visiting Miami? You're on vacation in Miami, and you just got arrested. Now what? Getting arrested is scary, confusing, and embarrassing - especially when you're out of town. You may not know your rights or what to expect. Will you go to jail? Do you need a lawyer? How will this impact the rest of your vacation [...]
Could Your Incarcerated Loved One Qualify for a Shorter Sentence under Amendment 821? If you have a friend or family member currently in federal prison, you may have heard about an amendment that could lower some inmates' sentences. Effective November 1, 2023, it changed how a defendant's criminal history is calculated under Amendment 821. This amendment limits the potential [...]
