The Lewin Law Firm, PLLC Legal Blog
Daniel Lewin
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Criminal conspiracy in Florida happens when two or more people agree or plan to commit an unlawful act. You don’t even have to carry out the crime to face criminal conspiracy charges. The prosecution only needs to prove you agreed and intended to break the law in...
Police officers responding to altercations between people have to make snap judgments. They have limited information, but they must intervene quickly. In some cases, well-intentioned law enforcement professionals make the wrong decision. They arrest an individual for...
Driving under the influence of drugs in Florida is a criminal offense that carries serious consequences. While most people associate DUI charges with alcohol, the law treats drug impairment just as harshly. Whether the substance is illegal, prescribed or...
The Fourth Amendment protects people in the United States from unreasonable searches. Officers need legal justification to conduct searches of people or personal property. Police searches are subject to strict legal limits. Inappropriate searches can violate people's...
Drug crimes are among the most common criminal offenses prosecuted in Florida. People accused of breaking the law with prescription medication or possessing prohibited drugs face criminal prosecution. Drug offenses can lead to major criminal penalties, including...
You carry a firearm for protection, not to get in trouble. However, most people don’t realize just how easy it is to violate Florida’s concealed carry laws. Perhaps you entered a school zone, government building or airport with your firearm unknowingly, or thought...
One of the most pressing issues that you might be dealing with if you’re facing criminal charges is determining the best option to get the case resolved. For some people, that means going through the court process, complete with a jury trial. For others, the ideal...
Being interrogated by police officers when you’re in custody may seem like a situation that strips you of all your rights, but it’s not. Your constitutional rights still apply in those cases, so it’s critical that you know exactly what they are. Once you’re in...
Florida is a mecca for the rest of the country because of the gorgeous miles of beaches on both sides of the peninsula. Those soft white sands and turquoise waters may beckon to you, but beware of racking up criminal charges while you’re here. It may seem like a funny...
Police officers who conduct a drunk driving traffic stop need to take steps to determine if the driver is impaired. They typically do this through a variety of methods, including a brief interview, a chemical test and a field sobriety test. There are countless field...