If you have been arrested on criminal charges, you may be subjected to interrogation while in police custody. However, because of Fifth Amendment protections from self-incrimination, police are required to read you your Miranda rights before beginning the...
Some people may think of a DUI charge as a “minor” offense. Well, while it may be comparatively less severe of a charge than, say, assault, DUI is still a criminal charge that can come with some pretty serious consequences if a conviction is secured. Crafting a...
Drivers in Florida know how aggressive state troopers can be, especially when people are spending a night out with friends and family. Getting pulled over after you have had a couple of drinks can be a very unpleasant experience, especially if the officer decides to...
When law enforcement is going after a suspect, aggressive arresting procedures can be terrifying. Even if the police have targeted you before, you never know when an officer will pull out a weapon or decide to tase you for not cooperating. Even after the arrest,...
Have you or somebody you know been accused of domestic battery? If so, Florida’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law will inevitably come up as a potential strategy. If it hasn’t, it should. The Stand Your Ground law means the court can declare you immune from prosecution due to...
In 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court changed the legal landscape on cell phones by requiring law enforcement to get a warrant before searching a cell phone incident to an arrest. The Court correctly noted that cell phones are like mini-computers containing the most...
Sometimes I worry about the violence in our country, but not in the way others expect. While it can be said our violent culture is a pervasive issue for police departments, a more accurate statement would be that our violent culture is a response to the example set by...
As I watch the news and hear the stories of my clients, I am saddened by the state of our criminal justice system. As a criminal defense attorney, I often hear stories from my clients about their treatment in police custody. I hear tales about how nobody listened to...
The Lewin Law Firm, PLLC, a Palm Beach county criminal defense law firm, is excited to announce the launch of its completely redesigned law firm website, www.lewinlawfirm.com. The new website is designed to better provide relevant information to those who desperately...
