Daniel Lewin
Fierce Advocacy. Genuine Compassion.
Florida provides individuals with the right to protect themselves against crime and harm. Its stand-your-ground law can be a strong criminal defense when force is justifiably used. Castle doctrine Many states follow something known as the castle doctrine, which...
With the seemingly weekly deadly police shootings in the news, it may seem weird when a police officer is treating you kindly. And, while it is true that police are human too, which means they can be as kind as anyone else, sometimes, their kindness is insincere. The...
Drunk driving is rarely an isolated crime. More often than not, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs will cause additional crimes after the original crime of DUI has been committed. A tragic example of this phenomenon occurred in Miami when a DUI suspect...
Florida drug threat assessments show that the percentage of drug-related federal sentences vis-à-vis other crimes in Florida is higher than the national average. And in Florida’s prisons, drug offenses account for the largest segment of incarcerated persons. There’s...
Just because you were arrested does not make you a bad person. After all, an arrest does not mean you were guilty of any wrongdoing. You might not be charged at all. If you are charged with a crime, the charges against you might be dropped. If your case goes to trial,...
In 1987, Florida passed a law disallowing cities and counties from pass gun laws that were more restrictive than state law. In 2011, Florida doubled down and added civil penalties and fines for officials in those cities and counties should they attempt to override...
Consuming too much alcohol can allow people to have a good time in Florida, but it can also lead to many problems. If people decide to get behind the wheel after drinking too much alcohol, it could lead to DUI charges. If people are convicted of the charges, it can...
Fentanyl is becoming a more popular drug in Florida and has been in the news more and more. While simple possession of fentanyl can result in serious penalties for people convicted of the crime, the potential penalties are much more severe for the people who sell it....
Sports fans who follow Major League Baseball may remember former player Derek Bell from his time with several prominent teams. It may come as a surprise to learn that Bell was recently arrested in Brooksville following a traffic stop. Bell’s arrest The arrest began...
In Florida, a person may be arrested but never face criminal charges. Prosecutors may also file criminal charges against a person who has not yet been arrested. Arrested and being charged Preparing or seeking a criminal defense is recommended when there are serious...