Daniel Lewin
Fierce Advocacy. Genuine Compassion.
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...
The case of a former Uber driver who was arrested after he was accused of raping a passenger back in 2017 ended with a not-guilty verdict on a charge of armed sexual battery. The jury “hung” on the four other charges he was facing -- two additional counts of armed...
A first-time DUI in Florida comes with many penalties, but the one you might be the most worried about is jail time. If you have never spent time in jail, the thought of spending any significant amount of time there can be overwhelming and scary, causing you major...
When you are involved in an encounter with the police, they may ask if they can search your property or vehicle. If you have nothing to hide, you can consent to the search. But what if the police find drugs during the search that do not belong to you? Although this...
When you’ve been charged with a criminal offense, you have a lot to think about. Amongst the choices you’ll have to make is whether to enter into a plea deal or litigate your case in hopes of securing an acquittal. It’s a difficult decision to make, but there are...
You probably know that you have a right to remain silent when you are arrested or detained by police. But exercising that right can be challenging. Staying silent when interacting with police officers is difficult and often goes against our natural instincts. You may...
Since July 2023, Florida has been what some people refer to as a “constitutional carry” state. According to sheriff’s department of a major city in this state, Florida law now allows eligible people to carry concealed firearms without a permit. The law did not change...