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During the month of June, Miami-Dade County leaders moved closer to passing a proposal about minor, non-violent marijuana cases. If this proposal is passed it would give arresting police officers the authority to choose whether to write a $100 civil citation to those accused of possessing marijuana (20 grams or less), or to take the ...

Starting July 1st, breweries in Florida will now be able to sell beer in refillable growlers; these growlers are able to hold 64 oz of beer. Signing this bill, Gov. Rick Scott is putting an end to what some are calling the “Florida Growler War.” Craft beer aficionados can finally rejoice, now able to get their latest brew ...

Last Spring Florida became the latest state to pass a law that approves the use of naloxone (more commonly referred to by its brand name Narcan).Naloxone is a heroin antidote that has proved to be effective in instantly bringing back victims from overdose. Florida joins New York, California, Illinois, New Mexico, and Washington as states that allow the use of the lifesaving drug by anyone who is willing to go through proper training on its use.

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Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Laywer John Castellano

When you are in need of a criminal defense attorney in Fort Lauderdale, the search can become overwhelming quickly. With the internet, you have an abundance of access to attorneys in your area. But how do you know if you are choosing the right Florida criminal defense ...

One of the best things about being a Fort Lauderdale Drivers License Reinstatement Lawyer is helping put people back in control of their lives.  Besides the obvious danger of going to jail, having a suspended license may limit your employment options.  Few places require a drivers license more than south florida, without one, getting around is very difficult.  Many people believe ...

Too many individuals intentionally abuse and hurt children today, and naturally, they richly deserve serious penalties for these unspeakable and inexcusable crimes; but just as often, innocent parents are swept up in this national fervor to punish the guilty, when many of these parents are simply “neglectful,” and NOT intentionally committing crimes against children. For these less sinister, but simply irresponsible or neglectful parents, we fight to keep them from being criminally-indicted and sent to prison. Here is some law ...

“Appeals?” I remember those:

ALL judges know what almost ALL lawyers know — that almost ALL lawyers will accept the Judge’s ruling on a legal motion regardless of its merit, and will never take that ruling up on appeal. And why won’t they appeal the Judge, no matter how wrong the ruling? “It’s the Benjamin’s,” as some clients will say, i.e., the money, pure and simple. “Money talks.” The clients won’t find the money to fund the “filing fee” for the ...