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Find DUI Checkpoints in Advance
Got big plans for a night out in Miami? Before you need to hire a DUI lawyer in Miami you might want to check and make sure your route isn't scheduled for a DUI checkpoint that evening. In accordance with judicial rulings regarding the constitutionality of DUI checkpoints, DUI checkpoints have to be announced in advance to the public. And we have just the website to keep you posted on the latest DUI checkpoints in Miami and surrounding areas.
http://www.duiblock.com/dui_checkpoint_locations/florida/miami-dade/
Before you think about driving your car along Miami roads after a night out on the town, make sure you're not setting yourself up for a longer night than you intended.
If you have been charged with driving under the influence or DUI, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. Experienced criminal defense attorney Julian Stroleny at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney is here to represent you in any DUI offense. Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney is a criminal defense firm that serves all of Miami Dade and Broward County. Call Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney today at 305-615-1285 to schedule a free consultation. For more information pertaining to our firm or laws in Florida, visit our website at strolenylaw.com.
‘Grown Ups' actor arrested for investigation of DUI
via THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police say an 18-year-old actor has been arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of marijuana.
Burbank Police. Sgt. Scott Meadows said Sunday that Nadji Jeter was pulled over shortly after 7 p.m. Saturday for an alleged traffic violation and was later arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
Meadows says Jeter was released after he was sober with a misdemeanor citation.
Jeter is known for playing the role of Andres McKenzie, the son of Chris Rock's character, in the movie "Grown Ups." He has also made appearances on television sitcoms.
Contact Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney today if you need a Miami criminal defense lawyer. The attorney at Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney has the qualifications and expertise necessary to resolve your case. Call us today at 305-615-1285 to schedule a free consultation and learn how we will fight to defend your rights. For more information about our firm and about Florida laws, visit us online at strolenylaw.com.
Mia Khalifa: Written Death Threats
It is not often that a case of "written threats" presents itself in court, but it looks like a media case could lead to such charges being filed down the road. Earlier this week it was reported that Mia Khalifa, a 21-year old adult film actress, has been receiving death threats from individuals who are not pleased with her career choice. Khalifa, born in Lebanon, one of the more liberal Muslim countries in the region, moved with her family to the United States in 2000. After moving to Miami, FL at the age of 18, she began her career in the adult film industry. However, success in her field – currently PornHub's highest ranked star - has also made her a target for anger and backlash from those in her native country and domestically. Amongst the angry and controversial feedback she receives on Twitter, where she has more than 100,000 followers, are a slew of messages that could constitute "threats" under Florida law. Among them are those that call for her beheading and other posts showing a digitally altered image depicting her as a prisoner of ISIS. But do these acts constitute a crime? Below is a brief explanation of the crime and what the statute means exactly.
Guide To A DUI Free New Year’s Celebration
This holiday season while you are on vacation, Miami police officers will be hard at work catching DUI drivers on South Florida roads. At Stroleny Law: Criminal Defense Attorney we want to help the residents of Miami fight DUIs inside and outside of the courtroom. This New Year's Eve consider these alternatives to drinking and driving, keeping yourself out of jail and the streets of Miami safer:
AAA TOW TO GO
For over 15 years, AAA has provided a free tow service during the holidays. With this program, Tow to Go has safely helped more than 23,000 DUI drivers get home safely. Depending on availability, AAA will come and pick you and your car up and take you both home safely, up to a 10-mile radius from pick-up. The service is available in Florida to both AAA members and non-members throughout the holiday season from December 24 through 6 a.m. on January 1. Call (855) 2-TOW-2-GO or (855) 286-9246 to request a tow.
UBER
Everyone by now has used or at least heard of Uber. The newest car service offers a cheaper, cleaner, and faster alternative to the taxi cab monopoly. Download the Uber application on your cell phone and set up the easy payment through credit card system. Unlike taxi cabs you see your driver's profile before pick-up and can follow the driver's progress to the pick-up point through GPS tracking. Sign up now at www.uber.com and see why many have said good bye to taxi cabs.
Florida Law on Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
Driving with a suspended or revoked license is a crime in Florida. A suspended license is a temporary withdrawal of your license. A revoked license is a termination of your privilege to drive. A license can be suspended or revoked due to an array of criminal or civil matters such as certain driving offenses and felony convictions. Many controlled-substance offenses mandate that a license be suspended or revoked for up to two years. A license may also be suspended if you are delinquent in child support payments or fail to pay certain obligations such as restitution stemming from criminal convictions.
The factors that constitute a driving while license suspended or revoked charge can vary between states. A knowledgeable criminal defense attorney in your state can help determine the laws that govern you and can work with you to devise the best defense.
If you are successfully convicted of driving after suspension or revocation, you will face severe penalties. Suspended licenses convictions carry consequences that can affect matters related to school and employment. Penalties vary depending on whether the individual convicted has previous convictions for driving after suspension or revocation.
The Importance of Legalizing Medical Cannabis in Florida
With only a few days until the November election Florida prepares to decide whether to pass Amendment Two, a constitutional ballot initiative brining medical marijuana to the Sunshine State. A difficult task ahead, Amendment Two would require 60% of those voting to vote in favor of medical marijuana if the Amendment is to pass. This high standard of 60% is a requirement as dictated by the Florida constitution.
The battle lines have been drawn with Amendment supporters pointing to the therapeutic benefits brought to those with debilitating illnesses; and the Amendment opposition citing concerns of legitimizing drug dealers and giving school children access to marijuana.
Fortunately for Florida voters there is a model state we can turn to when evaluating the pros and cons of medical marijuana, the state of Colorado. Those who are opposed to medical marijuana hate to look towards the Centennial state because the post medical marijuana statistics fail to support their anti-marijuana agenda. Traffic fatalities did not rise faster than a national average, children did not begin using marijuana at a higher rate, and drug dealers did not become untouchable to law enforcement. Rather than accepting that medical marijuana isn't the evil they believed it to be, Amendment Two opponents resort back to their nonsensical prothereforeda and continue their battle against the seriously ill.
Florida Law on Hate Crimes
A hate crime is essentially a crime committed against an individual because of that individual's race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, gender, disability or sexual orientation. Hate crimes include a range of crimes including assault, assault with a weapon, robbery, harassment, vandalism, rape, and murder. Usually, hate crime laws are designed to protect individuals based on actual or perceived characteristics. Most states prosecute hate crimes fervently in order to combat racism, sexism, and other prejudices that threaten peace within a community.
The actual elements and characteristics that constitute a hate crime vary between each state. If you have questions concerning the hate crime laws in your state, contact a criminal defense attorney in your state. Some states acknowledge hate crimes. Other states limit hate crimes to crimes of violence. And, still other states have no hate crime legislation whatsoever. An experienced criminal defense attorney can help you determine if your state has enacted hate crime laws and can help you understand what those laws entail.
Police Taser Passenger During Traffic Stop
On September 25th, police officers stopped Lisa Mahone for a seat belt violation while driving to a local hospital with her boyfriend Jamal Jones and their two children, a 14-year-old son and a 7-year-old daughter.
Lisa Mahone obliged with the police officer's request for her driver's license and proof of insurance. However, police officers then requested identification from her boyfriend Jamal Jones who was sitting in the passenger seat. Jones informed police officers that he did not have an identification card and that he recently received a ticket. Jones reached into his book bag in order to show police officers the ticket. At this point, the police officers drew their guns.
While Mahone called 911 to report the incident and her fear over the situation, her 14-year-old son began recording the incident on a cellular device. To this point, Jones requested to speak with the police officer's supervisor and the police officers rejected the request. Shortly after and unexpectedly, the police officers shattered the passenger side window and used a Taser on Jones. The police officers then removed Jones from the vehicle and arrested him.
7th Heaven Actor Stephen Collins and His Secretly Recorded Confession: Legal or Illegal?
Hollywood actor Stephen Collins of the hit-show 7th Heaven is currently under investigation following leaked recordings between Collins, his estranged wife and a therapist. The recordings allegedly contain Collins' own confession to various acts of child molestation and other sexual abuse that occurred in the 1970s. In the recordings, a man alleged to be Stephen Collins, confesses in detail to molesting three underage girls on separate occasions.
Collins' wife recorded the audio secretly during a counseling session that took place in California in 2012. Collins was reportedly unaware that the counseling session was being recorded. However, under the advice of a California criminal defense attorney, Collins' wife proceeded to record the private conversation. The audio recordings have now been seized by the New York Police Department and an investigation is currently underway.
According to California law, generally, an individual recording a private conversation must have the consent of all parties to the conversation in order for the recording to be legal. California is a "two-party consent" state meaning that conversations being recorded must have the consent of all parties to the conversation.
Criminal Indictment: What You Need to Know
A criminal indictment is a formal document filed with a court to charge an individual with committing a crime. An indictment is issued once a prosecutor presents evidence to a grand jury and the grand jury, a group made up of 16 to 23 citizens, then determines if there is probable cause to indict the accused individual. The probable cause standard is relatively low and can be met by agreement of the slightest majority of the grand jury.
An indictment serves as a formal accusation and is basically designated as a starting point to the legal process. Criminal indictments typically initiate the beginning of a criminal prosecution. The formal charges must be filed typically within 30 and 40 days from the date on which the defendant is arrested, if not the defendant must be released. Laws regarding the indictment process vary between states. Contact a criminal defense attorney in your state to learn about the laws impacting you.
Indictments usually contain a plain, concise, and definite written statement declaring where, when and how the accused allegedly committed the offense. An indictment typically foreshadows the elements that will need to be proven at trial.
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