Our founder, South Florida criminal defense attorney Russell Bernstein, has been providing smart legal advice and dedicated representation to clients who have been accused of breaking the law for over a decade.
DUI/DWI
Broward County and Miami DUI Defense Attorney If You Were Arrested for Drinking and Driving, Call Now
Traffic Violations
Facing a criminal charge or even a criminal investigation is a daunting experience. You should not take any chances in this situation. Choose a lawyer who is personally invested in the outcome of your case. Our Broward County criminal lawyer, Russell D. Bernstein will communicate with you directly and use all of his skills and experience to produce the best possible results under the circumstances. Our dedicated staff recognize that an accusation or conviction could change your life. From speeding tickets to felony charges, we handle each case with compassion and care.
Sex Crimes
In Florida, domestic violence involves any crime that results in death or physical injury to a family or household member by another family or household member. The crime could involve assault, aggravated assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, kidnapping, stalking, aggravated stalking, or false imprisonment. Domestic violence may arise out of an everyday situation that has spiraled out of control. Sometimes it is difficult for the police to figure out who is at fault for domestic violence. It is important to retain an attorney who can explain your version of what happened to a judge or jury. Consult an Experienced Criminal Attorney in Broward County
Robbery
Burglary
Theft
Misdemeanors
Crimes are usually charged as either misdemeanors, which are less serious, or felonies, which are more serious. All crimes need to be proven beyond a reasonable doubt. Still, in most cases, a prosecutor will not pursue criminal charges unless they have sufficient evidence to think that they have a good chance of winning. A felony or misdemeanor conviction can result in a term of incarceration, fines, a driver’s license suspension, probation, or a requirement that you complete substance abuse or domestic violence education and treatment. Certain crimes carry a mandatory minimum sentence. Subsequent convictions can result in harsher penalties, making it especially critical to consult a criminal lawyer in Broward County promptly.
Drug Crimes
A criminal record carries a substantial stigma. It can haunt you in connection with finding a job, renting a home, applying to colleges or graduate schools, and trying to get a professional license. There are tools that can be used to reduce or remove that stigma. If you are eligible to get an expungement, our Broward County criminal lawyer can help you get your record clean. If you are eligible for record sealing, information about your arrest or criminal charges can be put under very restricted access. Drug Crimes
Assault
Assault and battery are separate crimes in Florida. Assault involves a threat of immediate force that creates a fear of imminent harm. It can be charged even if there was no physical contact between the victim and the perpetrator. Battery involves an unwelcome touching of another person, and often it results in injuries. There are different kinds of battery. Aggravated battery, for instance, can involve a defendant’s intent to inflict a serious bodily injury on a victim. Domestic Violence
Juvenile Crimes
We offer high-quality legal services at reasonable rates for traffic violations and a broad range of criminal charges such as DUI (drunk driving), battery and spousal abuse, juvenile crimes and drug trafficking.
Probation Violation
If you knowingly drive on a suspended license, you may face more serious criminal consequences than you realize. Three suspended license convictions within five years can result in a classification as a habitual traffic offender. Someone classified as a habitual traffic offender cannot get a hardship license until after a year has passed from the most recent conviction. There are defenses that a Broward County criminal attorney potentially can raise to this charge. For example, perhaps the driver did not know of the suspension or cancellation, perhaps the driver was not driving on a public highway, or perhaps the vehicle was not a motor vehicle for the purposes of the driver’s license law. Probation Violations
Identity Theft
Restraining Order
We also help our clients deal with the non-criminal consequences of an arrest for violent crime. A restraining order can seriously limit your freedom, especially in cases where a domestic violence accusation is involved. You may have a hard time visiting your children or gaining access to your home or property. We have substantial experience in fighting the issuance or renewal of restraining orders in these cases.
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Our firm also represents clients accused of the most serious moving violations, including vehicular manslaughter and DUI defense (driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, commonly known as drunk driving). Find out about these DUI-related topics...
Hit and Run
Traffic tickets can be inconvenient, and they can also have more cumbersome consequences, such as a long license suspension, fines, and even incarceration. You can receive a traffic ticket for driving on a suspended license, speeding, racing, road rage, a failure to yield, reckless driving, rear-ending, an improper U-turn, following too closely, a red light violation, a hit and run, or fleeing and eluding. In Florida, the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles uses a point system. If you accumulate 12 points in one year, your license will be suspended for 30 days. If you have gotten 18 points in an 18-month period, you will face a three-month suspension. If you have gotten 24 points in 36 months, you will face a one-year suspension. Suspended Licenses