Daniel Lewin
Fierce Advocacy. Genuine Compassion.
When faced with a drug charge, it is difficult to see beyond the penalties that you could face. This isn’t unreasonable, as some drug crimes carry harsh penalties - especially felony drug crimes. Because the consequences to your personal and professional life can be...
If you have seen cases of entrapment presented in television shows or films, you may think it can be easily proven in court. And, you may believe that if the defendant can prove entrapment, they can easily beat the charges against them. In reality, arguing entrapment...
While owning a gun is a right afforded by the U.S. Constitution, possessing a gun means taking on serious responsibilities. You are responsible for every time you discharge your weapon. As such, this opens you up to possible criminal allegations, such as a murder...
Drinking and driving is taken seriously in Florida. People who are arrested, charged and convicted will inevitably face a harsh series of penalties including a loss of driving privileges, fines and potential jail time. This is true regardless of the persons age....
Society tends to treat a drunk driving charge as something that just happens, and we should just brush it off and move on. While it is good to be optimistic when something serious happens in your life, the reality is that a drunk driving charge should always be taken...
Witnesses must take an oath to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth before they can testify at trial. But witnesses sometimes mischaracterize the facts, and sometimes they straight-up lie on the stand. Either situation can be disastrous for you in your...
What it means to be an American citizen can be a unique and individualized experience, but in a legal lens, it means having rights and protections by the laws of the land. In other words, the U.S. Constitution entitles citizens to several constitutional rights. Also...
When you see flashing lights come on behind you, your anxiety level immediately explodes. It is a natural reaction to being pulled over, regardless of what you are doing or were doing. However, knowing your rights and obligations can help you navigate the situation...
When law enforcement conducts a search, seizes evidence or makes an arrest, a legal process must be followed. Moreover, certain factors or standards must be met to move forward with any of these processes. Thus, when an individual is placed under arrest based on...
When most of our readers in Florida envision a DUI stop, they probably think of one thing: field sobriety tests. By now, most people know that law enforcement officers typically take certain steps to attempt to identify whether or not a driver might be intoxicated. Of...