No matter how minor a drug charge may appear, the consequences that may result can be extremely serious, permanent and life-altering. Being convicted for possession of even a small amount of marijuana can be accompanied by serious consequences. Drug crimes can carry, in addition to a harsh social stigma, lasting consequences such as adversely affecting...
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I was in an accident and charged with DUI Property Damage, what now? A first DUI in Florida already carries serious penalties including a mandatory adjudication, meaning a DUI conviction will never be erased from your permanent criminal record. If you are arrested for DUI and were also involved in an accident as a result,...
DUI Diversion Program Most people who are arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) are not hardened criminals or repeat offenders. They are honest, hard-working and successful people of influence in business, young professionals, college or even high school students. In fact, most people who are arrested for DUI will be experiencing the criminal justice...
If you have been arrested and charged with a sex crime in Florida, you have rights like any other criminal defendant. You have the right to know what you are being charged with and to hire an attorney before you give a statement to the police—which the Izquierdo Law Firm highly recommends you do. When...
Who Must Register as a Sex Offender in Florida? All sex offenders are required by law to register in the Florida sex offender registry database. Upon being released from prison, there is only a 48-hour window to register with the state as a sex offender. Failure to comply can lead to third-degree felony conviction, a...
It Might Seem Harmless, But It’s Not To many teens and young adults, having a fake ID is seen as a rite of passage. It’s a way to sneak into a bar, buy alcohol underage, or impress friends. But what most don’t realize, and what many parents don’t expect, is how serious the legal consequences of using...
No matter who you are or what you are accused of doing, the thought crosses everyone’s mind. Everyone has the same question when they hear that jail cell door slam shut: When can I get out of here? Like the federal criminal justice system, federal bonds are complicated and not as straightforward as their counterparts...
Attorney Danny Izquierdo is not an immigration lawyer. If you are looking for legal assistance with obtaining citizenship, you will need a law firm that takes those kinds of cases. However, Danny is a criminal defense attorney who proudly represents clients who have been arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and charged with a...
Good people make mistakes. Honorable individuals are accused of crimes. Unfortunately for some, those mistakes can lead to federal investigations and/or federal charges. Financial crimes, usually referred to as White Collar Crime, are most commonly charged by the Federal government in Federal court. Being charged and convicted of a Federal white collar crime can lead...