On Oct. 11, Florida authorities arrested a man for allegedly trying to flush cocaine down the toilet in his home. The incident occurred in Sarasota. According to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office, detectives attempted to serve a search warrant at the defendant's...
A Former Federal Prosecutor
Who Now Fights For Defendants
Month: October 2018
Reversing a criminal conviction
Anyone who has been convicted of a crime in Florida may wonder if there is anything that they can do after the judgment has already been rendered and filed. Most courts of appeals will not overturn a guilty verdict after a jury or bench trial unless the appellant can...
Large drug sweeps in Lee County
The Lee County Sheriff's Office recently announced that its Operation Fall Frenzy, which has been conducted over the past two months, culminated with one day of 32 drug arrests. The charges in these cases involve heroin and other opioids, marijuana and other...
Drug cases dismissed after finding of police misconduct
A Florida judge has vacated the sentences of at least eight prisoners after reports of police misconduct were released. A former Jackson County deputy was accused of planting methamphetamine on unsuspecting drivers during traffic stops.The Florida Department of Law...
Are you eligible for expungement?
After an arrest, you may find it difficult to get back to your everyday life. Most employers have employees complete criminal background checks, which may show any arrest(s). This can make it difficult to find employment, even if you did not face...
