Criminal Law Updates – May 22, 2012

by Howard Ullman on 5/21/2012

I recently stumbled upon this YouTube video from “Fair Fight in the Marketplace.” This segment shows the real story of the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) price-fixing case, the basis for the movie “The Informant!“, and...more

by William Umansky on 5/21/2012

Orange and Osceola counties have enacted new regulations concerning first-time juvenile offenders. Many non-violent offenses now will be subjected to a civil fine for their offenses instead of being arrested. The counties, in...more

by William Umansky on 5/21/2012

What you do after a Florida DUI charge matters. At sentencing, judges have significant discretion in choosing the punishment that best fits the crime. The actions you take - and the DUI defense lawyer you choose - can go a...more

by William Umansky on 5/21/2012

The late night workers at a Winter Park, FL Steak 'n Shake were startled when an SUV operated by 20 year-old Brittany Christian came crashing through the front door of the restaurant. The accident happened at 1:21 a.m. on...more

by William Umansky on 5/21/2012

Individuals that are facing criminal charges that are the result of a sobriety checkpoint should understand that you may still have a case. Not all law enforcement administered checkpoints are set up in a manner that is in...more

by William Umansky on 5/21/2012

When people think of Driving Under the Influence (DUI), drunk driving is what usually comes to mind. In fact, a DUI charge can happen anytime a person's ability to drive a vehicle (automobiles, boats, aircraft, motorcycles)...more

by Michael Volkov on 5/21/2012

Everyone has tips on how to conduct internal investigations. The how-to articles present advice on how to conduct an internal investigation. Unfortunately, the reality is far more complex and risky. Behind many of the...more

by Warner Norcross & Judd - Appellate Practice... on 5/21/2012

In People v. Rao, the Michigan Supreme Court reaffirmed the four-factor test, set forth in People v. Cress, 486 Mich. 678, 692 (2003), that governs a motion for a new trial based on newly-discovered evidence. In particular,...more