What You Need to Know About Florida Sex Offender Classifications In Florida, sex offender classifications are more than just labels—they're life-altering designations that can affect where you live, work, and how society perceives you. However, you can’t be classified as a sex offender until you are convicted of a sex crime. Accordingly, we encourage you to contact our Key West criminal defense lawyers if you’ve been arrested or think you might be charged with a sex crime. Now is the time to get help. Sexual Predator vs. Sexual Offender: Key Differences According to Florida Statute 943.0435 ..read more

DUI in a School Zone: A Serious Offense in Palm Beach Driving under the influence is always a serious offense, but when it occurs in a school zone, the stakes may become even higher. In Palm Beach and throughout Florida, law enforcement takes a particularly stern stance on DUIs near educational institutions to protect students and pedestrians from potential accidents. However, a drunk driving arrest is not the same as a conviction. You are innocent until proven guilty, and our Palm Beach DUI defense lawyers are here to protect your rights every step of the way. What Is Drunk Driving? In Flori ..read more

Key West DUI Defense Lawyer Shares What Not to Do After a Drunk Driving Arrest The time after a drunk driving arrest can be confusing. You may have never been in this situation before and may not know what to do. The Key West DUI defense lawyers at The Law Offices of Robert David Malove understand the fear, confusion, and uncertainty you're facing. We're here to guide you through this challenging time and help you avoid common mistakes that could jeopardize your case and future. Mistake #1: Underestimating the Seriousness of Your Situation The laid-back atmosphere of Key West might tempt you ..read more

Our Palm Beach Sex Crime Defense Lawyer May Help Minimize Impacts to Your Housing and Employment Being charged with a sex crime in Palm Beach can have far-reaching consequences that extend beyond potential jail time, fines, and inclusion in the Florida Sexual Offender Predator System. At The Law Offices of Robert David Malove, we understand the profound impact a sex offender status can have on your life, including your housing and employment. Our skilled Palm Beach criminal defense lawyers are committed to protecting your rights and future. How Sex Offender Status Affects Where You Can Live F ..read more

A Key West DUI Defense Lawyer Explains What a Drunk Driving Conviction Could Mean for Your Future in the United States You have more at stake than many people arrested for drunk driving in Key West. Like everyone else, you face the potential consequences of jail time, fines, and a driver’s license suspension. However, if you are seeking United States citizenship, a DUI conviction could impact your immigration status and future plans.  Now is the time to contact an experienced Key West DUI defense lawyer who can protect your rights and make sure you are treated fairly. Attorney Robert Dav ..read more

Child pornography charges can lead to significant criminal penalties and irrevocably damage your reputation. You don't deserve to suffer these life-altering consequences if you have a valid legal defense. Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer Robert David Malove will thoroughly review the case against you and leave no stone unturned in your defense. Here, our experienced legal team invites you to learn about the potential charges and sentences you face so that you can be prepared for what comes next in this type of sex crime case. What Is Child Pornography in Florida? Child pornography invol ..read more

You thought your blood alcohol content (BAC) was below the legal limit of 0.08%, and it might have been when you were pulled over for drunk driving. However, by the time the police officer tested your BAC, it was 0.08% or higher, and you were arrested for drunk driving. If you think this happened to you, you need to contact an experienced Fort Lauderdale drunk driving defense lawyer as soon as possible. Attorney Robert Malove has helped hundreds of people charged with DUI, and he will consider all potential drunk driving defenses for you. The Science Behind Alcohol Absorption When you consume ..read more

Theft of a motor vehicle in Florida is a serious crime, but taking someone else’s car by force carries even higher penalties—including the potential for life in prison. If you’re facing felony carjacking charges, you need to know the legal definition and the most commonly used defenses an experienced criminal defense attorney could use to avoid conviction. What Is Carjacking? Carjacking occurs when a defendant intentionally and unlawfully takes another person’s motor vehicle by force. Most carjackings involve a weapon such as a firearm, with many of these incidents involving the death of a dri ..read more

Yesterday we received amazing news from the appellate court: our client had his 30-year prison sentence cut in half. Robert Key was charged with aggravated battery, a second degree felony, that carries a 15-year maximum term of prison. Upon the advice of counsel, Key rejected a plea offer to 15-years. The State then amended the charge to attempted murder, which was punishable by up to 30-years. However, Key's attorney was confident that the jury would only convict him of aggravated battery which they did. After the verdict, the State filed a motion for Key to be sentenced as an habitual offend ..read more

From pranks such as flashing to intentional sexual acts, anyone who shows their genitals in view of others could be charged with indecent exposure in Florida. A conviction can have long-lasting consequences that significantly impact your future, and you will need an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows how to defend against these charges. Penalties for Indecent Exposure and Lascivious Exhibition While many exposure crimes are misdemeanor offenses, indecent acts committed in the presence of children can lead to felony sex crime charges. The specific punishment for indecent exposure w ..read more