Criminal Law Articles
“Everything diminishes when it is used except knowledge.”
– ALI
Miranda Rights and Remaining Silent: What You Need to Know to Protect Yourself
Understanding your Miranda rights can make all the difference if you're ever in police custody. These rights, famously starting with "You have the right to remain silent," are designed to protect you during an interrogation. [...]
Consequences of a DUI Hit and Run in Florida
Getting behind the wheel while intoxicated is a serious offense in Florida, but the stakes become even higher if you are involved in a hit-and-run. When a driver leaves the scene of an accident, [...]
Inchoate Offenses in Florida
In Florida, you can face criminal charges even if the crime itself was never completed. These are known as inchoate offenses, which include crimes like attempt, conspiracy, and solicitation. Inchoate offenses arise when someone [...]
Lying to Law Enforcement Charges in Florida
In Florida, giving false information about a crime or during an investigation is illegal. According to Florida Statute 837.055, it's prohibited to report a fake crime or provide false details to law enforcement, while [...]
What Does “Possession is 9/10 of the Law” Mean in Florida?
You’ve probably heard the expression “possession is 9/10 of the law” but what does that actually mean in legal cases involving drug crimes? Is there an actual law that this refers to? If not, [...]
How Violent Crimes are Classified and Sentenced Under Florida Law
Violent crimes are classified differently in Florida to offenses such as theft or white-collar crimes — and are handled particularly severely. Serious examples of violent crimes include homicide, rape or manslaughter but this classification [...]
When to Contact a Federal Criminal Defense Lawyer
Nothing is more important than picking up the phone and contacting a criminal defense attorney after being accused of or arrested on a criminal charge. Even if you haven’t been arrested yet and the police are simply investigating their suspicions, it is in your best interest to pursue legal counsel as soon as you are able to.
At the Law Office of Nayib Hassan, we know that bargaining for lesser charges is often not in the best interest of the client. Many prosecutors will put the pressure on in order to secure a guilty plea, often leading the accused into believing that there’s no way they will be found innocent in a court of law. However, our clients often stand the best chance of being proven innocent or having the charges dropped if we proceed with a trial.
We’ll investigate the evidence available in your case and will exhaust every possible resource in order to put together a strong, compelling defense that meets the prosecution at every turn. We will fight zealously for your rights under the law, regardless of the crime you have been charged with.
Don’t wait to get legal help if you or someone you love has been arrested for a crime or have been accused of committing a crime. Explore our criminal law articles and contact the Law Office of Nayib Hassan today for a consultation to discuss the details of your case and to determine what the next best step should be.
