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• Posted By Rothman & Associates, P.A. 4-Apr-2016

  Stay Connected: Keeping in Touch with Our Law Firm

  In today’s modern world, it is more critical than ever to stay connected with the people and businesses that are important to you. No matter whether you are a past, current, or potential client, we encourage you to keep in touch with our Miami ...

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• Posted By Rothman & Associates, P.A. 12-Aug-2015

  More than a Dozen Arrested in White-Collar Crime Bust

  A securities and investment fraud crackdown lead to the arrest of 15 people on June 1 by South Florida federal authorities. U.S. Attorney Wifredo Ferrer reported that since December 2010 federal authorities have made 85 arrests as part of the ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 18-Jan-2015

  18 Charged in Miami Dade College Tax Fraud Scheme

  The IRS is cracking down on identity theft and tax crimes. The increased enforcement efforts can lead to false allegations. A group of college students from Miami Dade College were recently arrested and charged with federal crimes for their alleged ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 14-Jan-2015

  FBI Miami Division Responds to Trends in Health Care Fraud, Other Crimes

  South Florida is among the most lucrative areas in the nation for those seeking to profit from health care fraud, identity theft and other types of crime that are more likely to be committed in localities with a robust senior population. Of course, ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 7-Jan-2015

  Smartphones are posing new Fourth Amendment questions

  A warrantless cell phone search is now illegal, and for good reason. Read on to learn more about a recent legal decision. Social media has impacted many aspects of modern life. According to the Pew Research Center, almost three-quarters of online ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 4-Jan-2015

  Mandatory Minimums Being Reconsidered for Some Florida Drug Crimes

  Many states are examining some of the harsh prison sentences that they have in place for certain crimes. Because overcrowding is such a huge problem, legislators are trying to find a way to ensure that the funds they have are being spent properly. ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 11-Dec-2014

  Florida Courts Differ on the Meaning of Sexual Intercourse for HIV Statute

  In 1986, the Florida legislature made it a felony crime, punishable by up to 5 years in prison for someone with a sexually transmitted disease to have sexual intercourse with a person before notifying them they have the disease. The law left ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 7-Nov-2014

  Florida's Decisions on Drug-Sniffing Dogs Are Under Review

  Florida law enforcement officers have trained dogs to assist them in finding evidence against persons suspected of violating Florida drug laws. These dogs detect the scent of a specific substance with their sensitive noses, alerting their handlers. ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 16-Oct-2014

  Collateral Consequences Of Criminal Convictions

  People convicted of crimes generally face a number of consequences that remain with them long after they have served any court-imposed sentence. These collateral consequences take many forms and vary widely depending on the jurisdiction. In addition ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 24-Sep-2014

  Former Miami Police Sergeant Convicted of Drug Conspiracy

  A former Miami police sergeant was recently convicted by a federal jury on several charges, including drug conspiracy and civil rights violations. According to an FBI press release dated January 18, 2013, Raul Iglesias of Miami was convicted on eight ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 24-Sep-2014

  Bank of America Shareholder Suit: Civil vs. Criminal Liability

  Americans have heard plenty about financial fraud in recent years, due largely to federal enforcement of white collar crimes in the mortgage industry and related sectors. Investigations of financial wrongdoing can lead to criminal prosecutions as ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 17-Sep-2014

  Florida Considers Changes to Mandatory Sentencing for Drug Crimes

  Incarceration of individuals convicted of non-violent crimes comes at a great cost to society. In the case of a person found guilty of a drug-related offense who would be best served by treatment for addiction, the criminal justice system often just ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 17-Sep-2014

  Eleventh Circuit Vacates Restitution Orders in Mortgage Fraud Case

  A recent appellate reversal of serious financial consequences in a federal white-collar criminal case considered a factor presented by many fraud cases. The defendants in U.S. v. Singletary, two brothers, had been ordered to pay $1 million in ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 9-Sep-2014

  Florida Grand Jury Calls for Tougher Public Corruption Laws

  The statewide grand jury empanelled in late 2009 by then-Florida governor Charlie Crist to address issues of the public's confidence in government employees and elected officials has issued its first set of recommendations. The grand jury was ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 10-Aug-2014

  Florida Legislature Looks at Better Criminal Identification Procedures

  TV crime programs tend to suggest that every aspect of solving a crime lends itself to forensic science, as if CSI has been reduced to a magical formula. But in many criminal investigations, identification of the alleged perpetrator is still ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 22-Jul-2014

  Money Transmitting: An Increase in Prosecutions and Seizures of Funds

  Federal and state authorities have a diverse arsenal of criminal statutes at their disposal to indict financial operations and seize assets via forfeiture proceedings if they prove wrongdoing. But proof of criminal activity in such cases almost ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 18-Apr-2014

  Closing Florida's Office of Drug Control May Increase Drug Cases

  The Florida Office of Drug Control has worked together with the Office of Planning and Budget within the state's executive branch over the past decade to foster strategies to limit the ill effects of substance abuse statewide. Part of that ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 10-Apr-2014

  Federal Court Rules Florida State Drug Law Unconstitutional

  A federal judge in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida has ruled that Florida drug crime laws violated a defendant's due process rights. At issue was whether prosecutors must prove that an accused drug trafficker ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 9-Apr-2014

  Florida Sex Crimes Disclosure Laws: A Duty Not Imposed on Joe Paterno

  Incessant media attention toward the Penn State child sex abuse scandal has been accompanied by a rush to judgment about the sex crimes accusations behind the administrative fallout. In any investigation involving allegations of child molestation, ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 19-Mar-2014

  Florida Man Faces Federal Charges for Business Fraud

  Fraud exists in all industries, including those that one might not expect. Recently, a Florida resident, who formerly operated Florida airline fuel suppliers, was slapped with federal charges for fraudulent activities. According to the Department of ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 18-Mar-2014

  An Increase in Efforts to Enforce Financial Fraud Crimes

  Federal officials are not keeping secret their escalated efforts to prosecute financial fraud crimes involving U.S. government funds as well as U.S. government-backed or government-insured funds. Prior to the economic turbulence of the past few ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 12-Mar-2014

  Digital Currency New Method of Laundering Money

  There have been a lot of news stories recently regarding the growing popularity of digital currency. The technology has provided many companies an easier way to transact business internationally. Law enforcement has also noticed an increase in the ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 11-Mar-2014

  U.S. Supreme Court Elaborates Search Issue in a Florida-Rooted Case

  Much of a criminal case involves criminal procedure. In other words, a charge is often supported by evidence; however, if evidence is not supported by legal procedure, this may be problematic for the prosecution’s case. One of the most crucial ...

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• Posted By Rothman and Associates 4-Mar-2014

  Florida Health Care Fraud Prosecution Results in Lengthy Prison Sentence

  Both Florida and Federal officials investigate insurance fraud schemes. The Department of Justice's Criminal Division may bring tax or health care fraud charges in coordination with another federal agency such as the Medicare-Strike Task Force or ...

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