The Financial Cost of DUI Defense: What You Should Expect
Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida can have serious financial consequences. Understanding the potential costs associated with a DUI defense is crucial for anyone facing this charge. Here, we detail the cost of DUI defense you may encounter and what to do if you’re facing DUI fines and fees in the […]
How “Intent to Sell” Impacts Drug Trafficking Charges
Drug trafficking charges in Florida can have severe consequences. One key factor that can significantly impact drug trafficking cases is the concept of “intent to sell.” In Florida, possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell is an elevated charge from simple possession, carrying more severe penalties if convicted. The prosecution must prove beyond […]
What Makes Farkas & Crowley Different From Other Firms? (video)
Jacqueline Crowley, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, discusses what makes them different from other criminal defense attorneys in Florida. Both Ms. Crowley and Adam Farkas work on all their cases, not just one or the other. No matter which attorney a client works with, they […]
WHY DO YOU PRACTICE CRIMINAL DEFENSE? (video)
Adam Farkas, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, discusses the reasons they focus on criminal defense for their law practice and their clients. He discusses the “business model” of the criminal justice system and the Catch-22 that defendants find themselves facing after they’re arrested makes them […]
Can I Cut Off an Interview With an Officer?
Scenario #1: a police officer speaks with you in public, seemingly randomly. Are you required to continue the conversation? Scenario #2: you’ve been asked to “come in to answer a few questions.” You may decide to voluntarily speak with the police since you’re not involved in the investigation. Or are you? Scenario #3: you’ve been […]
Does The Officer Have A Right To Search My Vehicle?
Jacqueline D. Crowley, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, discusses the question of whether a police officer has the right to search your vehicle during a stop, and the circumstances where you consent or they will force a search if they suspect another crime at the […]
Do The Police Need To Read The Miranda Rights Any Time I’m Arrested? (Video)
Jacqueline Crowley, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, explains the purpose of the Miranda Rights Warning, which is more about questioning and interrogation than related to an arrest. Both attorneys, Adam Farkas and Jacqueline Crowley have experience and strong legal backgrounds. Together they serve their clients, […]
The Thumbprint Case (Video)
Adam Farkas, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, discusses a criminal defense case in which the defendant’s only relationship to a case was his thumbprint on a piece of duct tape used in the crime that didn’t positively prove his involvement. Both attorneys, Adam Farkas and […]
Theft Crimes: Understanding the Basics
Theft is the act of taking another person’s property from them either temporarily or permanently with the intent to deprive the owner of the use or a benefit the property provides, appropriating the property for use by a person who is not entitled to use the property or convert the property to unauthorized use, i.e, […]
Why did Farkas & Crowley add Family Law? (Video)
Adam Farkas, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, explains why they decided to add family law to their practice following multiple requests from clients in need of help with family court. Both attorneys, Adam Farkas and Jacqueline Crowley, have considerable experience and strong legal backgrounds. […]
