Data from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, approximately 20 individuals suffer abuse from a significant other each minute in the U.S. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, there were over 105,00 reported domestic violence offenses in...
3 things to know before agreeing to a restraining order
In Florida, even the perceived threat of physical violence may enough for a judge to issue a temporary restraining order against you. If this happens, you may have to attend an injunction hearing during which the judge will evaluate the charges. Unfortunately,...
Andrew M. Coffey, P.A. – Awarded Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Lauderhill 2021 – Expertise
Andrew M. Coffey PA is the law firm of a criminal defense attorney near Lauderhill. Since 1996, Andrew M. Coffey has represented people charged with drug trafficking and possession, sexual assault crimes, weapon offenses, vehicular manslaughter, and home invasion. He...
New Resources Promote Board Certification
At The Florida Bar, we are proud to foster and uphold a high standard of integrity and competence within Florida’s legal profession. That effort is led by our board-certified lawyers, who have dedicated themselves to a heightened level of excellence through character,...
Penalties for “swatting” in Florida
Two years ago, a tragedy involving a prank that is common in the online community made national headlines. Florida residents may remember the case of the man from Kansas who was shot and killed by armed officers, despite not being armed himself, after a swatting...
Could you face criminal charges if you leave your child in the car?
It never fails that every year when the temperatures start to rise, the news begins reporting on children who die because a caregiver or parent has left them in a vehicle. It is common for a parent to say they forgot their child was in the car, so they locked up and...
Child kidnapped and held as ‘sex slave,’ prosecutor says
A man known as “Menace” is accused of kidnapping and battering a 13-year-old girl and recording pornographic videos of himself having sex with her, according to court documents.The child had been taken into a Hollywood house last September by another man who told her,...
Common penalties that come with a criminal conviction
It is no secret that a criminal conviction usually carries some serious consequences. For example, if you are facing a domestic violence charge in Fort Lauderdale, in addition to a restraining order, you could also have to spend time incarcerated and pay expensive...
Major drug investigation in Florida leads to charges against 47
A major undercover investigation into methamphetamine trafficking in Florida has led to charges being filed against 47 individuals according to an announcement from the Polk County Sheriff's Office. In addition to taking 44 suspects into custody and obtaining arrest...
Student faces drug charges for allegedly selling at FSU
Drug use is a common issue on many Florida college campuses. This can involve prescription drugs that are acquired and sold illegally as well as recreational drugs. For a college student who is arrested and charged with selling drugs, a conviction can have negative...
