The Constitution of the United States says that Grand Juries must be used for all capital and infamous crimes. What this means is that all federal felonies must be charged by a Grand Jury (the charging document is known as an Indictment) unless a defendant waives their right to be charged by indictment of a...
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In 2019, the Justice Department obtained $2.6 billion in settlements and judgments from civil cases involving healthcare fraud. Many of these judgments were against corporations and organizations, including drug and medical device manufacturers, hospitals, pharmacies, hospice organizations, and laboratories, but thousands of individuals are also prosecuted on healthcare fraud charges every year. If you are...
Were you at work when federal agents showed up wanting to talk? Did you come home to find a business card from a federal law enforcement agent asking you to call them? Having just sat down to have dinner with your family, did federal agents knock on your door wanting to ask you a few...
ou were pulled over, given a roadside sobriety test, and charged with driving under the influence. Now you’re wondering just how alcohol breath tests work and whether they are accurate or not. You are right to question the accuracy of the test, but without an experienced DUI attorney on your side, you will not get...
At Izquierdo Law Firm, we focus on the zealous defense of good people—people just like you. Whether you’ve been falsely accused, are under investigation, or simply made a mistake, you deserve a customized legal plan and a lawyer who listens to your story. That’s exactly what we offer in our Free 4-Point Case Evaluation and Defense Strategy Session....
If your lawyer is pressuring you to accept a plea deal, you’re probably feeling confused, even frustrated. Shouldn’t your attorney fight for you? Why do they want you to agree to something you don’t feel comfortable with? At Izquierdo Law Firm, we believe every client should understand why a plea deal is being recommended. Here...
Why Do Police Officers Initiate a Traffic Stop? The first part of any DUI case is typically the stop. You don’t necessarily have to be stopped by a police officer because they have a reasonable suspicion that you are DUI. Common Traffic Violations That Lead to a DUI Stop You can be stopped by an...
The criminal justice system is not fair. Even if you have come to fully appreciate the seriousness of what the government is charging you with, being processed and booked into jail is an extremely traumatic, dehumanizing and degrading experience. You’ve already been made to feel like a criminal. Innocent until proven guilty? It sure doesn’t...
You believe you have the right to bear arms, but that’s no defense if you are arrested and charged with violating a federal weapons charge. If you are facing a firearms charge in Florida, you must understand who is charging you in order to hire an attorney who can best defend you in court. As...