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If you have been caught stealing something that’s not yours in Miami, the potential consequences and penalties will depend on what you stole, who you stole it from, how you stole it, and how much it was worth. But no matter what you are accused of stealing, criminal theft charges can result in serious penalties, […]

It is generally not a good idea to be rude or shout profanities at police officers. It is also generally not a crime and should not result in your arrest. Unless you are threatening the police officer or are using “fighting words” to incite a violent response from the officer, police should not arrest you […]

Domestic violence in Florida is a serious criminal offense with consequences to match. But it is also unique in terms of how quickly law enforcement and the justice system can move against you. Based on allegations alone, you could be put behind bars and stripped of important rights, including the right to see your children. […]

The three major credit reporting agencies, Experian, Equifax and TransUnion agreed to the new policy in a legal settlement with thirty-one state attorneys general last year. The credit bureaus will eliminate reporting debts that did not arise from a contract or agreement by the consumer to pay as of June 15, 2016, such as tickets […]

The 4th of July, 1776 is a day that represents our “Declaration of Independence” from Great Britain. It’s our birthday as a nation. But many don’t know that the American revolution actually began in April of 1775. The first draft of the Declaration of Independence was written by Thomas Jefferson in June of 1776. The […]

Twenty seven year veteran South Florida criminal defense lawyer and founder of CriminalDefendant.com, Albert Quirantes, was just inducted into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers organization. Only the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet the most stringent qualifications as a criminal defense trial lawyer or civil trial lawyer are invited […]

A Gainesville Florida resident, 38 year old Stephen W. Maxwell, was arrested when it was reported to police that the man had used a “Discover” credit card belonging to his father without prior permission. He allegedly spent at least $44,000 over a period spanning more than 12 months. It has been reported that he undertook […]

Miami was the first court system in the entire nation to set up a drug court. This began back in 1989 with the 11th Judicial Circuit Court. This program is part of what the city and state consider a diversion program that will stop drug seeking behavior and use before it progresses and becomes a […]