When Does A Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Become A Criminal Act?

A Car Accident Can Become A Criminal Offense In Fort Lauderdale Were You Arrested For A Hit and Run In Fort Lauderdale If you accidentally hit another car  or a pedestrian, you must  stop at the scene of the accident and   follow proper post-accident procedure.  This means you should exchange information with other driver(s) like name, contact information, and insurance information. If you hit  another car  or pedestrian and then leave the scene of the accident you  may face criminal charges. The specific charges  you may  face  will depend on the outcome of the accident. Penalties for a hit and run may include loss of driving privileges, increased insurance premiums, a felony arrest and a prison sentence. DUI / DWI/ DWAI Charges It is illegal for you  to drive while intoxicated or impaired and have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher in Fort Lauderdale and all of Broward County.  If you  cause serious physical harm  or death and are charged with a  DUI, DWI or DWAI, you could be facing a very serious felony charge including:  aggravated vehicular assault, criminally negligent homicide, vehicular manslaughter murder in the second degree. Reckless Driving This is driving in a  manner that may endanger another person. If you have been accused of or believe you will be facing any of these  charges contact our Fort Lauderdale Criminal defense law office...

Broward Lawyers Arrested In Car Accident Scheme

Guy Seligman is is a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer experienced in the defense of white collar crimes. 5 Broward County lawyers arrested in 19-month car accident insurance scheme Five lawyers in Broward County have been arrested after accused of engaging in a car accident insurance scheme for more than a year. READ: South Florida treasury employee accused in $1.6M tax scheme Adam Hurtig, 46, Steven Slootsky, 57, Alexander Kapetan, 45, Mark Spatz, 58, and Vincent Pravato, 48, turned themselves into Broward County Sheriff deputies on Sept. 6, WSVN reports. Deputies said the Fort Lauderdale lawyers allegedly exploited information from motor vehicle accident victims through solicitors and then received money once the victims met with doctors. . “Within a couple hours, sometimes days, after the motor vehicle accident, these people would receive a call and/or a knock at their door from a solicitor or someone representing the attorney,” a BSO detective said to WSVN. Authorities reported the lawyers to the Florida Bar Association, and said all of the doctor’s offices involved in the scheme have been shut down, according to WSVN. The investigation is ongoing, and involves the FBI, the attorney general, the Broward County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Lauderdale Police, WSVN reports. If you have been arrested in Fort Lauderdale contact Guy Seligman.  ...

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer

What Can A Fort Lauderdale  Criminal Defense Lawyer  Do For You? An experienced and  competent criminal defense lawyer, like Guy Seligman, can negotiate to avoid charges being filed,  negotiate a plea bargain, prepare your criminal  case for trial, and come up with the best strategy for your defense based on the charges and any prior arrests.  If you’re facing a criminal charge, you must  hire a Fort Lauderdale  criminal defense lawyer  who has experience in the exact charges filed against you or the crime that you are arrested for. This lawyer musrt know  the right defenses, plea bargain deals, and what  a criminal conviction could mean for you. Why Hire a Local  Criminal Defense Lawyer? If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a crime  you require the services of a local criminal defense attorney  who knows the local judges and state attorney.  Different rules and penalty’s exist for different charges.  You need a criminal defense attorney who has defended your particular criminal charge to give you  the best defense. An experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney will know the information the state attorney  will need to prove your guilt. Yiur  defense attorney should also know what information you need to prove your innocence. With over 20 years experience defending people arrested in Broward County, I know   whether there are any legal rules justifying your actions. Call me today. Let’s get started defending your...

About The Broward County-Miami Dade Sheriffs Office

Broward County and Dade County  Sheriff Office Information Florida sheriffs are one of a handful of "constitutional" Florida offices; that is, the position was established as part of the Florida State constitution, which specifies their powers and that they be elected in the general ballot. They serve as the chief law enforcement officer in their respective counties. The sheriff's office is responsible for law enforcement, corrections, and court services within the county. Although each county sheriff's office is an independent agency, they all wear the "Florida's sheriff green" uniform with similar badges and patches, and drive vehicles with green and gold designs, as prescribed in Florida State Statues, with the exception of Duval and Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade County If you are arrested in Miami it will be by the Mimai-Dade Sheriff's Office Miami-Dade County (formerly Dade County) has two sheriffs/directors appointed by its county commission. In Miami-Dade County, the duties of the two appointed directors are split as follows: One sheriff is simultaneously the metropolitan sheriff and the director of public safety. As the director of public safety he/she serves as the chief of the Miami-Dade Police Department. The other sheriff serves as director of corrections (of the Miami-Dade Department of Corrections) and is charged with the care and custody of prisoners. Broward County If you are arrested in Broward County it will most likely be by the Broward Sheriff's Office The Broward Sheriff's Office is currently under the direction of Sheriff Scott Israel and is a full-service law enforcement agency. The sheriff has an undersheriff and several district chiefs, also called district commanders. These individuals generally hold the title...

Local Criminal Lawyer In Fort Lauderdale

If you have been arrested or accused of a crime in Fort Lauderdale, it is important to hire a local criminal lawyer who knows the Broward County judges, state attorney, and police attitude toward the specific charges you are being accused of. You want your arrest, not to result in criminal charges. We want to avoid charges being filed in the first place. First, we have to consider if this is a charge prosectors are really interested in filing. A local criminal lawyer will know the history of your charges in Fort Lauderdale and if charges have been frequently filed for this.  We will also need to look at the officers history and the complete process of the arrest . If there was a  police error and  the prosecution lacks enough admissible evidence to make a criminal charge stick, the charge may not  be brought in the first place. Some  prosecutors will decide that a basically good person made a stupid mistake that shouldn’t result in a consequence as severe as a criminal charge.  That is where a local lawyer has an advantage. A criminal lawyer who has been in the local Fort Lauderdale criminal justice  system for a long time knows the prosecutors and their general attitude. I have been practicing criminal law in Broward County for over 25 years. If you have been charged with a local crime, get a local criminal lawyer  ...

South Florida Criminal Lawyer

South Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Arrested In South Florida? Solid criminal defense lawyer for Miami, Key West, N. Miami, Hollywood, Ft Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Deerfield Beach, Hallandale, Coral Springs, Boca Raton, Delray Beach, West Palm  Beach or anyplace in Dade, Broward Or Palm Beach County I have been helping people arrested in South Florida from my downtown Ft Lauderdale criminal law office for over 25 years. As a South Florida criminal lawyer  I  defend individuals accused of a crime. Felonies, misdemeanors, parole,probation violations, and bond hearings fall into this category. I handle all  arrests including,  federal and state charges.   I am a South Florida  criminal attorney  admitted to both jurisdictions..  I am an experienced criminal defense lawyer with a reputation for being a solid GUY. I  concentrate on Criminal defense and DUI cases in the Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach areas. If you have been arrested or charged with a DUI or Criminal offense let's take a look at your case and start to plan some options. It Is Simple When you are charged with a crime in South Florida  you need an experienced local  Criminal Attorney that is serious about defending you or your loved one. I am a local South Florida Criminal Lawyer with a proven track record in defending innocent people charged with serious crimes. We offer special help for students and veterans I have represented thousands of people charged with the most serious crimes over the past 25 years with successful results in cases that were thought to be impossible to defend. Get Your South Florida Criminal Lawyer Now...