Practice Areas
Federal Offense
Although both the state and federal government can investigate and prosecute crimes, this responsibility is generally divided between the two. In most instances, federal crimes are generally more complex than crimes charged in the state system and usually carry more.
Felony
Florida, like any state, has two criminal classifications: felony and misdemeanor. A felony is a crime that is punishable by more than one year imprisonment in a state prison. Generally, should a crime require less than one year imprisonment, it will be classified as a misdemeanor.
Misdemeanors
Misdemeanors are not as serious as felonies although they too can have serious consequences. Being arrested for a misdemeanor means handcuffs, mug shots, fingerprinting and the posting of a bond. A misdemeanor can mean a permanent criminal record that may harm.
DUI Defense
A DUI conviction is a serious matter with permanent consequences. A DUI conviction requires a mandatory criminal conviction on your record. This means you are not eligible to seal this case and you must disclose the conviction on any future job applications.
OFAC Delistings
As part of its enforcement efforts, OFAC publishes a list of individuals and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of, targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities, such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs.
Cuba Sanctions
ACEFROSTY SHIPPING CO., LTD., 171 Old Bakery Street, Valletta, Malta [CUBA].
ALOARDI, Carlo Giovanni, Milan, Italy (individual) [CUBA].
ARION SHIPPING CO., LTD., 60 South Street, Valletta, Malta [CUBA].
Investigations
If you have come to the attention of a state or federal prosecutor during the course of an investigation you can fall into one of three categories: witness, subject or target. A target is someone who stands a 50 percent or more chance of being criminally charged.
Concierge Prosecution
Victims of crime aren’t always sure what steps to take in order to assure those responsible are arrested and prosecuted. Because our firm has experience in both the prosecution and defense of criminal cases, we are uniquely positioned to assist our clients to obtain.
Expungement
When a criminal history record is sealed, the public will not have access to it. Certain governmental or related entities, primarily those listed in s. 943.059(4)(a), Florida Statutes, have access to sealed record information in its entirety.