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

You may have seen movies where someone is spared arrest or trial because the victim drops the charges. While this is a common scenario on film, the truth is more complicated—especially in domestic violence cases. Certain crimes are considered to be against the state rather than the person, so the alleged victim doesn't have the power to drop the charges. If the state prosecutor has filed charges, your best chance at getting them dismissed is to work with an experienced domestic violence defense attorney. Asking an Accuser to Drop the Charges Might Hurt Your Case Abusers don't just hold physica ..read more

If you have been charged with DUI while on spring break in Florida, you’re probably worried about how the charge will affect you once you return home. Will you have to serve jail time in Florida? Could the offense follow you back to school—or even further into the future? Unfortunately, visiting college students are often unprepared for the effects of an out-of-state DUI. The only way to avoid the negative consequences of a criminal offense is to meet with a Florida DUI defense attorney as soon as possible. How Florida Law Handles an Out-of-State Driver DUI Florida participates in an interstat ..read more

One out of every four drunk driving arrests in Florida involves repeat offenders. Unfortunately, a prior DUI conviction can be grounds for enhanced penalties, including mandatory jail or prison time. If this isn't your first DUI, and the first time you've been in front of a judge for a criminal offense, you'll need a proven lawyer with experience dealing with multiple DUI offenses in Fort Lauderdale who will fight to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed. What Counts as a Previous DUI? Under Florida law, any conviction for drunk driving could qualify as a prior offense and lead ..read more

One out of every four drunk driving arrests in Florida involves repeat offenders. Unfortunately, a prior DUI conviction can be grounds for enhanced penalties, including mandatory jail or prison time. If this isn't the first time you've been in front of a judge for a criminal offense, you'll need a Florida DUI defense attorney who can fight to get the charges against you reduced or dismissed. What Counts as a Previous DUI? Under Florida law, any conviction for drunk driving could qualify as a prior offense and lead to enhanced sentencing. For example, you could be charged with a repeat offense ..read more

Assault on any member of the public is taken seriously under Florida law, but some victims are afforded extra protection from assault or battery. If you threatened or took violent action against certain officers or employees, you should speak to an experienced criminal defense attorney who knows how to defend against these charges. Assault on a Victim of a Protected Class in Florida Assault and battery carry severe penalties, which can increase if committed against victims in a protected class. This includes particularly vulnerable victims, such as people over 65 or who have a disability, but ..read more