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 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...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...