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We handle all manner of criminal defense litigation in both Florida State and Federal courts. Our lawyers have extensive trial court experience. That reputation plus the experience of knowing how to put together an effective defense will help you obtain the best possible outcome.
Fraud requires knowingly making false representations to gain a financial benefit. Legal actions against those alleged to commit fraud can be either criminally prosecuted or civilly litigated, or both. Actual charges related to fraud include bank, wire, mortgage, and healthcare fraud.
Money laundering can take several forms such as structuring violations, currency exchanges, and fraudulent invoicing in cash heavy businesses. In the U.S. legal system, money laundering is a broader category that encompasses charges such as wire and bank fraud, as well as numerous other financial crimes.
We handle all manner of criminal defense litigation in both Florida State and Federal courts. Our lawyers have extensive trial court experience. That reputation plus the experience of knowing how to put together an effective defense will help you obtain the best possible outcome.
Fraud requires knowingly making false representations to gain a financial benefit. Legal actions against those alleged to commit fraud can be either criminally prosecuted or civilly litigated, or both. Actual charges related to fraud include bank, wire, mortgage, and healthcare fraud.
Money laundering can take several forms such as structuring violations, currency exchanges, and fraudulent invoicing in cash heavy businesses. In the U.S. legal system, money laundering is a broader category that encompasses charges such as wire and bank fraud, as well as numerous other financial crimes.
In both federal and state court punishment for drug offenses can range from diversion programs, like drug court or a residential program to a mandatory minimum prison sentence depending on the offense and the person’s criminal history. These charges can also have collateral consequences such as impacting driving and professional licenses, employment issues, immigration status.
Offenses stemming from the use of computer technology such as fraudulent financial transactions, identity theft and allegations of sexual impropriety carry serious criminal consequences and life altering reputational consequences. In addition to using our relationships with law enforcement and prosecutors, we conduct a vigorous challenge to the government’s evidence using our own forensic experts. We force every allegation to be proven.
Our lawyers have experience in defending allegations of national security violations. These cover such offenses as the Foreign Corruption Practices Act, Foreign Agent Registration Act, material support of terrorism, Armed Export Control Act, International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and OFAC related violations. Our experience with the Department of Justice and the FBI allows us to best work to avoid prosecution and if necessary defend businesses and individuals in court.
Homicides can include murder, manslaughter, and vehicular homicide. Our attorneys are certified to challenge offenses where the prosecution is seeking the death penalty. Our approach is to challenge the government’s evidence, utilize experts, explore areas of mitigation, and pursue the best possible outcome for the accused. With over 150 jury trials to verdict, our law firm is always ready to go to trial and fight.
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