How to Handle Juvenile Crime Charges for Your Child
You got the call every parent dreads: your child has been arrested. Facing juvenile crime charges in Florida can be a frightening and overwhelming experience for both children and their parents. If your child has been accused of a criminal offense, it’s vital to understand the process and take appropriate steps to protect their rights […]
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 […]
Drug Trafficking and Possession Charges: Key Defense Approaches
Florida takes drug trafficking and other related charges very seriously and imposes severe punishments on anyone convicted. Even one first-time drug trafficking charge can lead to thousands of dollars in fines and as many as three years in prison. So it’s important to discuss your case and defense strategies with a drug offense attorney as […]
Facing a Weapons Charge? Key Defense Options
The Sunshine State has criteria and laws in place for law-abiding citizens to use and carry firearms for self-defense legally. Individuals convicted of felonies or who have mental conditions are prohibited from possessing weapons. Both state and federal-level prosecutors aggressively prosecute weapons-related offenses. If you are arrested for a crime with a firearm, you could […]
Caught in a Probation Violation Trap? How a Defense Attorney Can Help You Avoid Jail Time
Many defendants are given probation, either instead of or following jail time. Probation is a court-supervised alternative to prison time. A probation violation can jeopardize your chance to demonstrate compliance and commitment to the law. Probation is designed to allow someone to live in the community but under the state’s supervision. It may seem insignificant, […]
TELL US ABOUT ONE OF YOUR UNIQUE CASES (video)
Adam Farkas, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, discusses one of the firm’s more unique and interesting cases involving an out-of-town client from Texas. After a little too much to drink at a night-before party, the client is not only arrested but shot several times by […]
The Importance Of A Strong Legal Team In Criminal Appeals
Appeals from trial courts serve two fundamental purposes in the legal system. With a multi-judge panel of experienced jurists, appeals provide an opportunity to correct harmful errors through review. This process ensures that decisions made at the trial level are scrutinized for accuracy and fairness. Secondly, appeals promote clarity and consistency in the law by […]
Why Does Farkas & Crowley Focus On Serious Crimes? (video)
Adam Farkas, a partner in the law practice of Farkas & Crowley of West Palm Beach, Florida, discusses the why and how of the firm’s focus on serious crimes. Through a contract with the Office of Regional Conflict Counsel during their first year as a firm, they began working with clients who were already charged […]
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 […]
