Fighting Faulty DUI Evidence: Challenging Breathalyzer Results
The police stopped you and administered a breathalyzer test that showed you were intoxicated. But were you? Despite the breathalyzer test results, they may not be accurate. The prosecution often relies heavily on breathalyzer test results as evidence of intoxication. However, these tests are not infallible, and there are several ways to challenge their accuracy. As […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Analyzing the Impact of Florida’s 10-20-Life Law on Weapon-Related Felonies
Committing a crime is one thing, but committing a crime with the addition of a firearm elevates it to a new level. Even just the possession of any firearm can lead to a mandatory 10-year minimum sentencing for a first offense. The penalties increase for discharging the weapon increase to 20 years, and harming or […]
