This article is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Complex business disputes don’t always stay civil. In Florida and across the country, what begins as a contract disagreement or shareholder lawsuit can suddenly become a criminal investigation. A former partner accuses the CEO of “stealing” funds, a vendor claims an “intentional […]
Category: Criminal Defense
In South Florida’s fast-paced commercial world, intellectual property disputes often start as routine business disagreements and end up on the radar of federal prosecutors. The Southern District of Florida, covering Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach has become one of the nation’s most active regions for white-collar cases involving intellectual property. What many business owners don’t […]
Miami is famous for nightlife, tourism, and unforgettable vacations. But for some, the memories include something less glamorous: an arrest or criminal case in Florida. Whether it’s a spring break incident, a mistake during college, or a misunderstanding while visiting, a criminal record can follow you long after you leave Miami. The good news: Florida […]
The federal government spends hundreds of billions of dollars each year on Medicare. To protect this program from fraud and abuse, prosecutors aggressively pursue violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS). For doctors, clinics, and healthcare businesses, even well-intentioned financial arrangements can lead to criminal charges if they involve improper payments connected to Medicare patients. Understanding […]
Embezzlement is a serious federal crime that can carry heavy fines and lengthy prison sentences. Unlike a simple workplace dispute or accounting mistake, federal embezzlement cases are built through long, detailed investigations involving financial records, witness testimony, and expert analysis. If you are under investigation or have been charged, it’s important to understand how federal prosecutors build […]
Getting arrested is stressful and confusing. One of the first questions clients (and their families) ask is: “How do I get out of jail?” The answer usually involves bail or bond. Although people often use the terms interchangeably, there are important differences. Understanding how bail and bond work especially in Miami-Dade County can make a huge difference in how […]
Miami is one of the busiest federal jurisdictions in the United States. Because of its international ports, financial centers, and proximity to Latin America and the Caribbean, federal prosecutors in South Florida bring thousands of cases every year. Many of those involve conspiracy charges — a powerful tool the government uses to target groups of people allegedly […]
Domestic violence charges are among the most serious criminal allegations a person can face in Florida. A conviction can lead to jail time, restraining orders, and loss of civil rights. But for non-U.S. citizens, the consequences can be even more severe. A domestic violence conviction may trigger immigration penalties such as deportation, inadmissibility, or denial […]
Under Florida law, police have broad discretion to arrest if they believe probable cause exists, even when the evidence is thin or the alleged victim insists they do not want charges filed. Once that arrest occurs, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office takes control of the case. From that moment forward, it is no longer up […]
South Florida sits at the crossroads of global finance and world-class medicine and it’s also a focal point for federal health-care enforcement. If you run a clinic, DME company, lab, home health, hospice, behavioral health facility, or you’re a physician or executive in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach, it’s essential to understand what actually sets an investigation […]