Daniel Lewin
Fierce Advocacy. Genuine Compassion.
Everyone dreads that knock at the door when the police arrive to serve a warrant or gather information. But those two scenarios are very different, and what happens after the cops knock at the door can depend on how you handle the matter. Learn what steps to take to...
Some drivers assume that they are subject to a vehicle search during a traffic stop. However, simply being present on the road in a motor vehicle is not adequate reason for officers to search the vehicle. Even in cases where a motorist clearly committed a traffic...
If you are accused of assault and battery, it means that you allegedly physically assaulted another person. This is a fairly serious violent crime charge that can create a permanent record. A conviction could result in incarceration. As such, it is important to...
Cannabis laws in Florida can be tricky to navigate. The legal line between medical use and recreational use is much sharper than many people think. This post explores what you should know about this distinction. What Florida law says about marijuana right now Florida...
Police officers who suspect a motorist of a driving under the influence (DUI) violation often start looking for evidence immediately. They may follow a driver for miles to capture video footage of their erratic conduct in traffic. They may ask pointed questions early...
Being with someone when they appear to suffer a drug overdose can be very frightening. Some people’s first instinct is to leave the scene rather than call 911 to get emergency help because they don’t want the police or other first responders to know their identity or...
It’s not unusual for people who have mental health challenges – especially untreated ones – to get caught up in the criminal justice system. Incarcerating them, especially if it’s done without proper diagnosis or treatment, can significantly worsen their mental health...
A past charge can still affect what you share on applications and what others may see during routine checks. When you review record-clearing options in Florida, two terms often cause confusion: sealing and expungement. Each option may affect record visibility through...
This past September, a federal appeals court ruled that Florida’s nearly 40-year-old ban on carrying firearms in the open was unconstitutional. Law enforcement officials, however, were quick to caution people that this doesn’t mean people can bring their legally...
In some cases, those who are arrested on criminal charges will say that they never meant to do anything wrong. Perhaps they claim they did not know they were breaking the law to begin with. Even if there has been a negative outcome, like someone else suffering harm,...