Miami Drug Court Program
Miami was the first court system in the entire nation to set up a drug court. This began back in 1989 with the 11th Judicial Circuit Court. This program is part of what the city and state consider a diversion program that will stop drug seeking behavior and use before it progresses and becomes a life-altering behavior. Those who are accepted into the program have many options regarding their case. It can have adjudication withheld, be dismissed, or even simply not prosecute
Man Arrested on Credit Card Fraud Charges for Allegedly Using Father’s Card for $44,000
A Gainesville Florida resident, 38 year old Stephen W. Maxwell, was arrested when it was reported to police that the man had used a “Discover” credit card belonging to his father without prior permission. He allegedly spent at least $44,000 over a period spanning more than 12 months. It has been reported that he undertook 870 transactions, none of which had he gained approval from his father. The card was mainly used for purchasing items at amusement parks, bars, fast food ca
Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer Albert Quirantes inducted into the National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Cri
Twenty seven year veteran South Florida criminal defense lawyer and founder of CriminalDefendant.com, Albert Quirantes, was just inducted into The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Lawyers organization. Only the premier trial lawyers from each state or region who meet the most stringent qualifications as a criminal defense trial lawyer or civil trial lawyer are invited to participate in this organization and receive this award. Membership is extended to the select few of the m
