The current incident was particularly troubling for Roethlisberger and those close to him because it was the second time he has faced allegations of sexual assault in less than a year.  The case involving the Georgia woman arose as Roethlisberger faced a civil case filed last July by a woman who claims he raped her at a Lake Tahoe hotel and casino.  Roethlisberger has not been criminally charged in either case and has claimed counter-damages in the lawsuit involving the Lake Tahoe incident.

According to allegations in the Orlando nightclub incident, the woman allegedly was seen going into the bathroom of the club but later contacted police and claimed that she had been sexually assaulted.  While there had been no clear indication, there were certain aspects of the investigation that suggested Roethlisberger might not be charged including the woman missing police interviews and the fact that Roethlisberger was not interviewed nor was DNA evidence requested from Roethlisberger.  An official announcement on whether Roethlisberger will be charged is expected any day.

If the district attorney does announce that it will not be filing charges against Roethlisberger, then the Steelers will still await a determination on whether charges will be filed against Holmes.  Holmes attorney recently made a statement indicating he had forwarded evidence to the Orlando Police that would exonerate Holmes of the allegations.  The woman, who claims that she was cut above the eye when Holmes threw a glass, previously indicated she did not wish to proceed before contacting the police and indicating that she wanted the case reopened.  Like the woman in Roethlisberger's Lake Tahoe case, Holmes accuser has filed a civil case.

Orlando criminal lawyer John Musca points out that the allegations of sexual assault are very serious and have an impact on ones reputation even beyond the potential criminal penalties.  "A qualified criminal lawyer can help expose sexual assault allegations that are not true so that one avoids a prosecution that is without merit and the accompanying damage to ones reputation," said Musca.  "Sometimes if a criminal defense lawyer is hired promptly, the lawyer may be able to convince the district attorney not to file charges."

For further information about Florida criminal defense lawyer John Musca visit muscalaw.com, where you can review the firm's current case list along with their previous successes and obtain legal information.  Musca Law is a full service Florida criminal defense firm servicing clients throughout the state of Florida.

The current incident was particularly troubling for Roethlisberger and those close to him because it was the second time he has faced allegations of sexual assault in less than a year.  The case involving the Georgia woman arose as Roethlisberger faced a civil case filed last July by a woman who claims he raped her at a Lake Tahoe hotel and casino.  Roethlisberger has not been criminally charged in either case and has claimed counter-damages in the lawsuit involving the Lake Tahoe incident.

According to allegations in the Orlando nightclub incident, the woman allegedly was seen going into the bathroom of the club but later contacted police and claimed that she had been sexually assaulted.  While there had been no clear indication, there were certain aspects of the investigation that suggested Roethlisberger might not be charged including the woman missing police interviews and the fact that Roethlisberger was not interviewed nor was DNA evidence requested from Roethlisberger.  An official announcement on whether Roethlisberger will be charged is expected any day.

If the district attorney does announce that it will not be filing charges against Roethlisberger, then the Steelers will still await a determination on whether charges will be filed against Holmes.  Holmes attorney recently made a statement indicating he had forwarded evidence to the Orlando Police that would exonerate Holmes of the allegations.  The woman, who claims that she was cut above the eye when Holmes threw a glass, previously indicated she did not wish to proceed before contacting the police and indicating that she wanted the case reopened.  Like the woman in Roethlisberger's Lake Tahoe case, Holmes accuser has filed a civil case.

Orlando criminal attorney John Musca points out that allegations of sexual assault are very serious and have an impact on ones reputation even beyond the potential criminal penalties.  "A qualified criminal lawyer can help expose sexual assault allegations that are not true so that one avoids a prosecution that is without merit and the accompanying damage to ones reputation," said Musca.  "Sometimes if a criminal defense lawyer is hired promptly, the lawyer may be able to convince the district attorney not to file charges."

For further information about Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer John Musca, visit http://www.muscalaw.com/ where you can review the firm's current case list along with their previous successes and obtain legal information.  Musca Law is a full service Florida criminal defense firm servicing clients throughout the state of Florida.

When the police arrived at the scene, Solovyev was on the ground in his backyard with his dead Chow.  The police investigated and discovered that Solovyev had an argument with his wife.  His wife left the house following the fight.  According to reports, Solovyev became extremely intoxicated before firing his gun multiple times.  The police indicated that the dog had suffered several gunshot wounds and been killed.

Officers indicated that the incident could have been much worse as one bullet ricocheted off the backyard fence and crashed through a neighbor's window.  Although the bullet did not hit anyone, the report makes clear that someone in the neighbor's home could have been seriously injured or killed.  The police report suggests that when the police arrived Solovyev was apparently in the process of burying the Chow.  Solovyev appears to have passed out before he finished.

Solovyev was taken to the hospital for evaluation because of concerns regarding the high level of alcohol in his system.  Solovyev faces charges of animal cruelty and discharging a firearm in public.  He is being held at Pinellas County Jail in lieu of $5,150 bond.

Tampa criminal defense attorney John Musca points out this is an excellent example of a person who may benefit greatly from the services of an experienced criminal lawyer.  "Cruelty to animals where an animal is killed can be either a misdemeanor or felony under Florida criminal law depending on how it is charged and the circumstance of the case," said Musca.  Florida's animal cruelty law provides that someone who kills an animal in a cruel or inhumane manner may be charged with a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in state prison and/or a fine of up to $5000.

However, Florida criminal law also provides that a person may be charged with a third degree felony for animal cruelty if the person "intentionally commits an act to any animal which results in the cruel death" of the animal.  If a person is convicted under this provision, the person will receive a felony conviction and can be sentenced to up to five years in state prison and/or a fine of up to $10,000.  "An experienced criminal defense lawyer in this case may argue that Solovyev was too intoxicated to form the requisite intent to be convicted under the felony statute," said Musca.  "Given the drastic difference between misdemeanor or felony animal cruelty charges, Solovyev's lawyer will try to convince the prosecutor that the case is not strong enough to pursue a felony or get the case dismissed altogether."

Musca Law provides experienced criminal defense attorneys who investigate exhaustively to build an effective case for their clients.  Whether you been arrested for DUI, or any other criminal act, you need to hire a Florida Criminal Defense Attorney who will demand that the integrity and proficiency of the investigation that led to the arrest is beyond reproach.

In the prior case against the couple which is still pending, Rodriguez admitted to paying JMH ultrasound technician Rebecca Garcia $1000 per month for the medical records of hundreds of patients with various injuries resulting from slip-and-fall accidents, car-crash injuries, gunshot wounds and stabbings.  Suarez was also an employee at JMH and helped set up the scheme.  Garcia was convicted for her role in providing the medical records and was sentenced to a 10-month prison sentence.  The patient records were then sold to personal injury lawyers who paid 35% of any recovery to Rodriguez and Suarez.  One personal-injury lawyer allegedly wrote 27 checks totaling $85,250 to Rodriguez through a shell company.

The current indictment involves a very similar scheme wherein Rodriguez paid an employee of the ambulance company American Medical Response (AMR) and made several payments of $1000 to $2000 to the employee to supply the medical records.  The couple then proceeded to sale the medical records to personal injury lawyers and health care clinics.  "The alleged behavior is in violation of specific company policies and the employee was terminated," said a spokesman for AMR.

Several attorneys are also under investigation their alleged involvement in the scheme.  "Under Florida state bar rules, lawyers are not permitted to solicit clients by phone or at their home or hospital," said Florida criminal defense lawyer John Musca.  G. Walter Araujo has not been charged but the Florida Bar is investigating him for ethics rule violations.  Other personal injury lawyers have also been implicated in the scheme and are under investigation.Rodriguez previously had his bond revoked and remains in custody in connection with the AMR case for allegedly tampering with grand jury witnesses.  Rodriguez faces additional charges under the JMH case of conspiracy, computer fraud and identity theft.  Suarez is free on bond.

Musca Law Firm had over 100 years of combined legal experience with convenient offices located across the State of Florida. Our Florida criminal defense team will aggressively defend your rights on the State and Federal level.  The prosecution is looking to punish you to the fullest extent of the law.  You need a knowledgeable attorney that will watch over you.  Contact Musca Law for a free, comprehensive review of your case.

At the time of the original crime, Marsha Norris's body was discovered in an alley.  Laboratory testing conducted in 2007 tied Cantey to the murder scene and Norris according to Tampa police.  Norris was arrested by Tampa police after being interviewed by police and providing new DNA samples, which confirmed the evidence discovered in 2007.  Tampa police also indicated that Cantey made incriminating statements that also played a role in his arrest.  "We had been doing surveillance on him for sometime until the evidence came back that he was the one who committed the crime," said Tampa police spokesman Andrea Davis.

Several law enforcement agencies, prosecutors' offices, and crime labs across the country have established innovative programs to review old cases.  Commonly called "cold case units," these programs have enabled law enforcement officials to arrest suspects many years after the original crime. Most frequently, DNA evidence has been the key in solving these cases. Under these programs, the National Institute of Justice has funded states and units of local government to identify, review, and investigate "violent crime cold cases" that have the potential to be solved using DNA analysis and to locate and analyze biological evidence associated with these cases.

Some attorneys are not very experienced in using DNA effectively in a case. They assume that apparently incriminating DNA evidence is valid and fail to challenge the test findings.  Experienced Florida criminal defense lawyers know that DNA evidence is not always accurate. The DNA sample may be contaminated by the police or in the lab.

A qualified Florida criminal defense lawyer will carefully investigate chain of custody, lab notes, computer printouts, testing reports and other documents to determine if the DNA evidence is reliable or if a motion to suppress needs to be filed," said Florida criminal defense Attorney John Musca. "In some cases, the charges against the defendant will be dropped and the case dismissed, if the DNA evidence is successfully challenged."

If you or a loved one has been charges with a DUI or other criminal offense, contact a reputable attorney for help with your case today.  It is understood that poor choices can lead to serious criminal consequences. A Florida criminal defense attorney will advise you of your rights guide you through the complex court system and provide you with the help that you need during this difficult time.

According to reports, Roman has a fairly lengthy criminal history including convictions for cocaine trafficking, criminal mischief, DUI and assault on an officer.  According to deputies and those who witnessed the incident, the confrontation between Roman and Frederick began when Roman forced Frederick into the vehicle following an argument.  Frederick reportedly was screaming at Roman as he forced her into the vehicle.

This incident represents a fairly extreme incident of domestic violence.  Florida courts take domestic violence seriously so even a first offense that causes bodily harm to the victim will result in mandatory jail time explained Florida criminal defense attorney John Musca.  "In an extreme case like this one, the defendant may face a lengthy term in state prison," said Musca.  "While it is not clear what Roman is being charged with at this time, charges may include assault with a deadly weapon, domestic violence felony battery and a litany of other charges," said Musca. 

Musca also indicated that the man's situation is compounded because he has prior felony convictions.  The man may even be in jeopardy under Florida's three strikes law.  Florida has enacted strict laws aimed at punishing so-called "career criminals" by imposing mandatory minimum sentences.  Most notable of these laws is the three strikes law that requires a judge to impose terms ranging from five years to life in prison based on the severity of the crime.  Roman may be charged with second-degree domestic battery, which is a second-degree felony.  A second-degree felony under the three strikes law would mean a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years.  Because Roman may face other charges, he is potentially facing a very long prison sentence.

For further information about Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer John Musca, visit www.muscalaw.com, where you review the firm's current case list along with their previous successes and obtain legal information.  Musca Law is a full service Florida criminal defense firm servicing clients throughout the state of Florida.

People familiar with the couple were split on whether there where indications that this type of violence was predictable based on the couple's interactions.  Boyd's mother indicated she did not like Reed and did not want her daughter dating him.  She also conceded that her daughter continued to date Reed over her objections. 

Those who knew Reed claimed he was trying to improve himself by attending an alternative school in an attempt to get his GED.  Friends of the couple also suggested there were no indications of trouble with the couple.  However, there was some question about whether Reed was the father of Boyd's baby.  Another friend of the couple said, "He's nice.  He gets along with everyone.  He doesn't start drama.  He's nice and kind.  I don't see him doing something like this."

Prosecutors did not charge Reed with the death of the fetus because Boyd was only four months pregnant at the time of the incident.  Under current Florida criminal law, a person cannot be charged with the death of a fetus unless the fetus could have survived on its own outside the womb.  Senator Mike Fasano from New Port Richey would like to see the law changed.  He recently introduced legislation that would make it a crime to cause the death of a fetus at any stage of a pregnancy.  "We want to make it very clear that the fetus is an unborn child and if that life is taken because of a criminal offense against the mother at the same time, then that unborn child would be considered murdered as well and that person would be charged for that crime," said Senator Fasano.

Florida Criminal Attorney John Musca commented that this could be a major change in the law and potentially raise lots of new issues.  If a fetus is considered a person for purposes of criminal law at all stages of a pregnancy, then it might mean crimes against a pregnant woman would generally involve a second victim and additional charges.  The question that must also be asked is what if the person has no reason to know the victim is pregnant.  These are questions that may need to be addressed if the fetus is defined as a person for criminal law purposes, said Musca.

Musca Law Firm had over 100 years of combined legal experience with convenient offices located across the State of Florida.  Our Florida criminal defense team will aggressively defend your rights on the State and Federal level.  The prosecution is looking to punish you to the fullest extent of the law.  You need a knowledgeable attorney that will watch out for you.  Contact Musca Law for a free, comprehensive review of your case.

Greenberg's late grandfather founded Starkey Road Auto Parts and amassed a family fortune.  Greenberg's scheme involved incorporating an automobile business, Pure Class, in 1998.  Greenberg used a proxy to obtain his auto dealer's license so he could avoid be disqualified for his prior criminal conviction.  Greenberg allegedly made false representations to secure funds from people, businesses and banks.  He maintained the deception by paying "dividends" to earlier investors from new investments and loans.

Greenberg also used his parents' identities and their commercial real estate holdings as the basis to secure a loan by forging their signatures and falsifying tax returns in their names.  Goldberg allegedly used his parents' identities to defraud two separate financial institutions of $7.5 million.  According to authorities, Greenberg also used his wife's identity to secure a $1.5 million loan guaranteed by the U.S. Small Business Administration.  His father-in-law also invested $1.3 million in Goldberg's bogus company.

Greenberg was previously sentenced to 3 years and 10 months for wire fraud and money laundering in a similar scheme.  Wire fraud is a federal crime, which involves the use of the internet, email, television, telephone lines or fax machines to carry out fraudulent activity, explained Florida white collar crime lawyer John Musca.  Wire fraud constitutes a federal crime because it involves wire communications across state lines.  "Anyone under investigation in Florida for wire fraud needs to seek immediate legal counsel," said Musca.  "Depending on the circumstances, a conviction for wire fraud can result in a sentence of up to 30 years in federal prison and up to a million dollars in fines."

Musca Law has over 100 years of combined legal experience with convenient offices located across the State of Florida.  Our Florida criminal defense team will aggressively defend your rights on the State and Federal level.  The prosecution is looking to punish you to the fullest extent of the law.  You need a knowledgeable attorney to watch out for you.  Contact the criminal lawyers at Musca Law for a free, comprehensive review of your case.

The Florida judge ruled that Bello is to be forced to take psychotropic drugs to permit sentencing to proceed.  However, the ruling is conditioned on details about the type and quantity of medications that will be necessary to keep Bello competent.  "I do not want this to be overly broad, where we're giving him everything but the kitchen sink in order to maintain his competence," said Circuit Judge Ronald Ficarrotta.

Bello was originally convicted for the killing of Detective Gerald Rauft and shooting of Detective Robert Uriksen when they carried out a drug raid of Bello's home.  Following Bello's conviction, a psychiatrist testified that Bello showed signs of paranoid and catatonic schizophrenia and that Bello was mentally ill when he killed Rauft.  Bello has been confined to mental institutions since the finding that he was incompetent.  However, a clinical psychologist has since testified that Bello would be competent if given psychotropic drugs.

Florida criminal lawyer John Musca explained that almost all crimes require the state to prove that a defendant has the requisite mental state and the capacity to form that mental state.  Moreover, the defendant must be competent to stand trial and assist in his own defense.  Many person's accused of crimes have diagnosable mental illnesses, mental retardation or other mental deficiencies that may form the basis of a defense to the charges either because the defendant is incapable of forming the requisite mental state to commit the crime or to assist in his own defense, explained Musca.  It is important to obtain a qualified Florida criminal defense attorney if someone with a mental disability is accused of a crime.  The Forida criminal defense lawyer can assure that the court is aware of the person's mental disability and that his or her rights are protected and the appropriate defenses are asserted.

For further information about Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer John Musca, visit www.muscalaw.com, where you can review the firm's current case list along with their previous successes and obtain legal information.  Musca Law is a full service Florida criminal defense firm servicing clients throughout the state of Florida.

Shortly after the incident, police issued a bulletin for a short balding caucasian with a goatee driving a silver late-model Toyota Corolla.  The police released a sketch and a video was posted on YouTube to generate leads.  While the crime remained a mystery for some time, there was speculation that Yee was killed because he assisted federal agents in exposing drug trafficking and immigration smuggling.

Yee's career was widely lauded by both law enforcement and the public.  Yee decided to become a police officer after a police officer saved his daughter's life.  A police officer rushed Yee's daughter to the hospital driving against one-way traffic after she had an allergic reaction to penicillin.  A few years after Yee became a police officer he was involved in a shootout at a Burger King where he was shot.  When he arrived at the scene, two employees were tied up with an armed robbery in progress.  He was able to free the employees, foil the robbery and shot the suspect. Yee was promoted through the department eventually becoming captain.  "He was a good officer and a good servant of his community," commented Miami City Commissioner Angel Gonzalez.  "He was a very polite person, very friendly."

A person arrested and charged with homicide faces very dire consequences under Florida homicide law.  The consequences of a murder conviction can include a sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.  There are several different degrees of murder, which have different levels of severity.  Homicide cases can also be a type of manslaughter.  Manslaughter basically involves a homicide without intent such as vehicular manslaughter where a drunk driver causes an accident resulting in someone's death.  The life of a person accused of homicide hangs in the balance.  A qualified criminal defense lawyer is absolutely necessary when charged with a homicide under Florida criminal law.

The police recently completed an internal investigation based on a complaint filed by lawyer Mark McCann who is involved in a relationship with Lisa Shrader.  The internal investigation concluded that Shrader violated the department's general orders on several grounds based on his criminal conviction for stalking.  The investigator has also re-opened a prior investigation related to prior allegations of stalking by Shrader.  The investigator indicated that the investigation of the prior stalking allegations was conducted by someone who was a friend of Shrader and that the file appeared to be missing such items as witness statements and other evidence that should have appeared in the case file.

Under Florida stalking law, a prosecutor must prove the accused repeatedly, willfully and maliciously harassed the victim explained Florida stalking defense lawyer John Musca.  "Harassing conduct is basically behavior that is directed toward the victim which causes substantial emotional distress and has no legitimate purpose," said Musca.  "Certain types of conduct constitute aggravated stalking with more severe penalties," said Musca.  "Basically, this amounts to threats of bodily harm that result in a reasonable fear of bodily injury by the victim, his or her child, parent or spouse." 

When your freedom, your reputation, and your permanent criminal records are at stake, you want Musca Law on your side.  They can handle the defense of all aggravated stalking crimes, State or Federal.  If you have been charged with a stalking crime, contact Musca Law to schedule a free confidential consultation with an experienced Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer.

Any person charged with intent to distribute drugs or carrying a firearm during the commission of a felony faces very tough potential punishment.  Florida drug attorney John Musca outlined the severe penalties that may be faced for such charges.  Possession of more that 20 grams of marijuana can result in a felony conviction with a maximum sentence of 5 years and a maximum $5000 fine.  Under Florida drug law, anyone who possesses a firearm during the commission of a felony may face a mandatory sentence of 10 years, which the judge may not suspend or reduce.

Florida drug trafficking charges are very serious and can result in both state and federal charges.  If a person is arrested for drug trafficking, a Florida drug lawyer can help protect one's rights.  The lawyer can investigate the prosecutor's case against you.  Depending on the facts of the case, a Florida drug attorney can also file a motion to have charges dismissed or to have certain evidence excluded if it was obtained illegally.  A qualified Florida criminal lawyer will also be able to explain all of the possible defenses available in your case.  A Florida drug attorney will ultimately help you negotiate the best possible plea-bargain or represent you zealously in trial if the case cannot be resolved prior to trial.

For further information about Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer John Musca visit www.muscalaw.com, where you can review the firm's current case list along with their previous successes and obtain legal information.  Musca Law is a full service Florida criminal defense firm servicing clients throughout the state of Florida.

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a confession or other incriminating statements are admissible even after you have invoked your Fifth Amendment Right to Remain Silent or Sixth Amendment Right to a Lawyer where questioning is re-initiated after a 14 day period of time.  The court ruled in Florida v. Powell that re-wording the Miranda warning to omit the right to an attorney and to have him present during questioning was not a constitutional violation.

Citizens often hurt their case by making ill-advised statements because they do not have legal counsel or are afraid to refuse to answer the officer's questions, said Musca.  "If you are accused of a crime, do not speak to the police.  It is highly unlikely you will help your case by speaking to the officer during an interrogation," explains Musca.  "On the other hand, it is very common that people make their situation much worse by trying to handle interrogations without the assistance of a criminal attorney."

Musca Law provides the highest quality criminal litigation services to the residents of Florida.  Our criminal defense attorneys have successfully tried, defended, and appealed hundreds of cases in both State and Federal courts throughout Florida.  These cases, misdemeanor cases, DUI, drug crimes, federal crimes, domestic violence, theft crimes, sex crimes, probation violations, white collar crimes, violent crimes, and motor vehicle offenses.

Walker's mother met with the school's principal to discuss why there were no adults or security to intervene and protect her daughter.  She was not satisfied by the answers she received.  "We have 3,360 students at the school and only 11 security, so I asked the principal, at that time, where was your security.  And she doesn't know," said Walker's mom.
The school system's superintendent, Alberto Carvalho, said, "[W]e are venturing towards a quasi-legal determination of aggravated battery versus a simple fight."  He distinguished the attack from a typical fight on campus where both parties face consequences because this was a "unilateral" attack where one party was obviously "the aggressor." Carvalho indicated one of the students was obviously the aggressor and the other a victim.  Records show that the attack also was caught on school surveillance video.  Felony assault charges have been filed.

Assault and other forms of violence are a significant problem on Miami area school campuses.  School records show 28 assault or battery incidents on the South Dade Campus.  "My numbers are accurate," said Chief Charlie Hurley of Miami-Dade Schools Police.  "It enables us to be able to decide strategically where to place our officers.  How we assign our cops is one function of the data." 

Florida criminal defense attorney John Musca commented that he has seen more and more cases involving students in middle school or high school facing charges including assault, battery and weapons charges.  These are very serious charges that can have long-term negative consequences for these young people.  A skilled criminal defense attorney can help teenagers facing such charges mitigate the long-term impact on their lives.

If you have been arrested and charged with a crime in Florida, contact an experienced Florida criminal defense lawyer, for help with your case.  The Florida criminal defense team at Musca Law represents their clients with the most aggressive representation possible.  Contact Musca Law for a free comprehensive consultation today.

Lattimore was considered a prime suspect in a February 8 shooting near Northwestern High School of Erick Johnson.  Miami police had issued an arrest warrant for him.  Lattimore allegedly pulled out a chrome-plated handgun and shot Johnson in front of a grocery store.  Lattimore fled the scene on a purple bike, which he abandoned outside a house near NW 14th Place and 71st Street.  He reportedly sped away from that location in a green Ford F150 pickup.  

Lattimore has a criminal record that stretches to 8 pages including counts for cocaine possession, battery, assault, carrying a concealed weapon, burglary and stalking.  Lattimore had also previously been charged with first-degree murder, but the charges were later dropped.

Police believe that Lattimore and Woods were shot in a green 2004 Ford Expedition that belonged to Woods mother.  The vehicle was discovered abandoned across town the morning the dead couple were discovered.  An autopsy of Woods showed she was one month pregnant.

This early in an investigation of this kind it is difficult to know what happened.  As the investigation continues, the authorities will likely release more facts about the case.  It is critical that if someone is arrested in a case like this one that they do not say anything until they receive legal representation, said criminal attorney John Musca.

Musca Law provides experienced criminal defense attorneys who investigate exhaustively to build an effective case for their clients.  Whether you have been arrested for DUI, or any other criminal act, you need to hire a Florida Criminal Defense Attorney who will demand that the integrity and proficiency of the investigation that led to the arrest is beyond approach.