Daniel Lewin
Fierce Advocacy. Genuine Compassion.
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,...
The criminal justice system has been set up to avoid false convictions. That is why the standard of proof is so high. To be convicted, a person's guilt needs to be demonstrated beyond a reasonable doubt. This may mean that some people who have committed crimes are not...
When someone pleads the Fifth Amendment, you might think of courtroom scenes or tense interviews. However, this right applies to everyday situations where your words could place you at risk. This is because you are not required to provide information that could be...
Have you ever met someone who thinks that drinking a cup of coffee can sober them up? Maybe you were out drinking with one of your friends, who then needed to drive home when the night came to an end. Perhaps they decided to have a cup of coffee before getting in...
When someone is facing criminal charges, they naturally want defense options that can lead to an acquittal -- or even hope to get the charges dropped. Their goal is to avoid a conviction entirely. Why, then, do so many people end up accepting plea deals? The whole...
If you’re a first-time offender in Florida, your criminal record can create significant barriers for you in the job market. Most employers usually run routine background checks before hiring or promoting you. Hence, your record could resurface to threaten your career...
Engaging in physical violence toward another person is typically a crime. In fact, even threatening another person could lead to criminal prosecution. Individuals who intentionally injure another person could face battery charges. Those who threaten others with their...
Anyone who watches television has likely heard the phrase “you have the right to remain silent.” Law enforcement is required to read you your Miranda Rights when you are in custody and being interrogated. But what about your other rights? If you are ever arrested,...