Daniel Lewin
Fierce Advocacy. Genuine Compassion.
Facing battery charges in Florida is a serious matter that can result in lasting effects on your life, especially when it comes to employment. Whether you're applying for a new job, seeking a promotion or trying to keep your current position, know that a battery...
If a police officer asks you to unlock your phone, what should you do? Are you obligated to go ahead and do as they say, giving them access to all the information stored on your phone? Or you can point-blank refuse? If the police don’t have a warrant, then you can...
Many Floridians seek or already have a concealed weapon license. However, despite Florida being one of the friendliest states in the nation for responsible gun ownership and a right to carry a weapon, there are factors that can prevent a person from doing so legally....
Constitutional criminal defense in Florida centers on safeguarding the rights of individuals accused of crimes, as guaranteed by both the U.S. Constitution and the Florida Constitution. These protections ensure fairness, due process and the preservation of individual...
A felony conviction on your criminal record will change your life forever. Being a convicted felon deprives you of many opportunities. Your felony conviction may make it harder or impossible to obtain decent employment, enroll in school or obtain housing. You could...
The difference between assault and battery charges can surprise defendants in Florida criminal cases. These commonly confused offenses are separate under law. Each comes with its own set of elements and consequences. Understanding these differences is crucial when it...
After being charged with a criminal offense, you might feel compelled to tell your side of the story to anyone who will listen. Though you may be aware of the dangers associated with talking to the police, you might think that testifying under oath about the alleged...
A man in his thirties who receives full-time care from his mother has been arrested after allegedly threatening to kill the president. The man, who is from the area around Palm Beach, has autism. His condition is very limiting, and he struggles with reading, writing...
Pursuant to the Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution, Floridians are protected from unreasonable searches and seizures by law enforcement officers. Generally, an officer must obtain a search warrant before conducting their search. The warrant will...
When you are pulled over for DUI in Florida, you will likely be asked to take various tests, including field sobriety or chemical tests. You have a right to refuse field sobriety tests. Although you can refuse a chemical test, such as a breath test, the refusal comes...