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Can The Police Conduct Stop and Frisk Procedures Legally?
Why frisk and stop? There are three levels of citizen-police encounters in the Florida constitution, as well as in our federal constitution and case law: During a level one encounter, the citizen can leave [...]
What does the Fourth Amendment mean for your criminal case in Miami
The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects citizens from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. In the context of a criminal case in Miami, the Fourth Amendment means that the police [...]
Are you refusing a breathalyzer in Florida?
Suddenly, a cop stops you because he says you were swerving. After drinking two beers before you got in your car, you are worried about the stop. You aren't sure if you are legally drunk. [...]
Innocent Until Proven Guilty In Florida
There are many assumptions made about people who have been arrested, often without any evidence to support them. One of the most frustrating is that they must be guilty until proven innocent- which simply [...]
Prove Your Innocence Through A Lie Detector Test In Florida
Criminal investigations are stressful for everyone, especially for those who find themselves on the wrong side of the law. They may begin to lose faith in everything: themselves, officers involved with the investigation or [...]
4 Signs That You May Be Under Investigation in Florida
In the state of Florida, it’s not uncommon for law enforcement to conduct something known as pre-file investigations to make sure a suspect is not under investigation in Florida. These investigations typically occur when officers [...]
Federal Arrest Warrants
When a federal investigative agency, such as the FBI, the ATF or the DEA, feels they have sufficient evidence to suspect that you have committed a crime, they present their case to a federal magistrate judge.
How Much Weed is a Felony in Florida?
In the state of Florida, the use of recreational marijuana is still prohibited by law. However, medical marijuana has recently been permitted in specific cases of illness and with certain diagnoses. If you have been [...]
Can Identity Theft Charges Be Dropped?
If you have been charged with identity theft, you may be facing state and federal charges. Both state and federal penalties for identity theft can be harsh. But it should come as no surprise [...]
Everything You Need to Know About Bail Bonds in Florida
What Does 'Bail' Mean? The term bail is used to refer to money that a court holds in exchange for a criminal defendant’s release from jail. It’s essentially an insurance policy that the individual will [...]
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 have been arrested for a crime or have been accused of committing a crime. Contact 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.