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5 Ways To Beat a DUI Charge in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:39:00 GMT

It may seem like the end of the world when you get charged with a DUI - but it’s not. There are many ways a good Palm Beach County defense attorney can get your case thrown out. The faster you have legal representation after a DUI arrest, the better your chances are for a dismissal and expungement.

Drug Trafficking Case # CF-016283 West Palm Beach

Andrew Stine — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 13:54:58 GMT

In a recent Palm Beach County felony drug trafficking case, criminal defense attorney Andrew D. Stine was able to gain an acquittal on all counts of a three count indictment - against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Mortgage Fraud – Big Business in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Mortgage fraud consists of a wide range of crimes where people deliberately misrepresent the truth or conceal facts on a mortgage application. In federal courts, mortgage fraud is prosecuted as wire fraud, bank fraud, mail fraud and money laundering - with penalties up to 30 years in prison. Mortgage fraud has grown dramatically over the last few years and many states have begun to enact their own penalties. The state of Florida along with cites and counties including Palm Beach County have established Mortgage Fraud Task Forces.

Delray Beach Teen Sex Crime Defendant Appears In Court

Andrew Stine — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:28:00 GMT

20-year-old Francisco Henry appeared in front of a Palm Beach County judge yesterday, March 4th. He is accused of committing a vicious sex crime in Delray Beach, Florida, two weeks ago. Andrew Stine, the prominent West Palm Beach criminal defense attorney, is representing Mr. Henry and claims his client is innocent.

False Arrest – Case # MM-007419 – Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:16:00 GMT

Last year, a man was forcibly - and without probable cause - removed from his vehicle and then tased and beaten by a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Department deputy during a routine traffic stop. He was charged with resisting arrest and taken to the Palm Beach County Jail.

West Palm Beach Violent Gun Defense

Andrew Stine — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:54:00 GMT

In Case # CF-00943A last year, Attorney Andrew D. Stine, West Palm Beach defense attorney, represented a man who was charged with aggravated assault with a firearm. The defendant was arrested for pointing a gun at an off-duty sheriff in a road rage incident and was facing a minimum sentence of three years in prison for the aggravated assault charge.

Fighting an Oxycodone Drug Traffic Charge in West Palm Beach

Andrew Stine — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:29:00 GMT

Florida mandatory minimum drug laws are severe. Possessing more than four grams of oxycodone may result in a mandatory minimum prison sentence of three years whether you intended to sell the drugs or not. Florida law states: 28 grams or more, but less than 200 grams, that person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years

White Collar Crime in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:48:00 GMT

Fraud - the art of deliberate deception for unlawful gain - is as old as history itself; but the term "white collar crime" is relatively new. It was coined in 1939 by Edwin Sutherland to describe a new kind of crime that was different from street crime or "blue collar crime." Now it has become synonymous with a full range of frauds committed by businesses and government officials alike.

Toyota Recall Lawsuits in Florida

Andrew Stine — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:45:53 GMT

Toyota owners are flooding courthouses across the country with lawsuits. Customers are suing the automaker for lost economic value of the cars and cases where they have experienced some kind of unintended acceleration. Also, and more seriously, lawsuits are being filed for wrongful death and fraud.

Andrew Stine, Criminal Defense Lawyer, Defends Man In Delray Beach Sex Crime

Andrew Stine — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:57:13 GMT

A terrible teen sex crime occurred in Delray Beach, Florida, last week and two youths are now in custody. But Andrew Stine, a renowned criminal defense attorney from West Palm Beach, claims that one of the suspects is innocent.

Resisting Arrest - Case # MM-016005, Delray Beach, Florida

Andrew Stine — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:26:00 GMT

In Florida, a person may be accused of resisting arrest without or with violence. Resisting without violence is a First Degree Misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in the county jail and a $1,000.00 fine or both. Resisting arrest with violence is a third degree Felony punishable by up to five years in state prison and a $5,000.00 fine or both.

How To Beat a Solicitation of Prostitution Charge in West Palm Beach

Andrew Stine — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 15:57:00 GMT

Solicitation of Prostitution is part of a large group of “victimless" crimes like vagrancy, indecent exposure and public intoxication. But if you are arrested for this crime in Palm Beach County, there is nothing victimless about it - you are going to feel like a victim.

Oxycontin - Drug of Choice in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:24:55 GMT

Oxycontin is one of the most addictive prescription drugs on the market today. Millions of people are hooked on these pain killers across the country. According to recent figures, prescription drugs like Oxycontin are abused more than illegal drugs like cocaine, heroin and ecstasy - combined. And Florida is the epicenter of this epidemic. In 2008, about half the country's illegal prescription drugs came out of Florida.

Animal Cruelty – A Growing Problem In West Palm Beach

Andrew Stine — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:17:55 GMT

Animal cruelty covers a wide range of crimes against many different kinds of animals. Basically, there are two categories of animal cruelty - passive (neglect) or active (intentional) - and there are many examples: starvation, dehydration, confinement, inadequate shelter, hoarding, puppy mills, illegal slaughterhouses, untreated wounds and dog fighting and baiting.

What is Money Laundering?

Andrew Stine — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:15:02 GMT

Money laundering is the practice of engaging in financial transactions to conceal the identity, source or destination of illegally gained money. It is a major crime in many states and countries.

Domestic Violence in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:11:00 GMT

Florida law defines domestic violence as any assault (threat or attempt to do bodily harm), battery (intentional, unlawful touching or striking) sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking (repeated, willful and malicious pattern of harassing, or following), kidnapping, or false imprisonment or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury, or death of one "family or household" member by another who is, or was, residing in the same single dwelling unit.

Ten Tips For Hiring A Good Criminal Defense Lawyer

Andrew Stine — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:09:00 GMT

I hope you never have to use this list. But if you ever need a criminal defense attorney in Palm Beach County, this is a good guideline to follow. If you get charged with a crime, you are going to need a criminal lawyer. It’s as simple as that.

Assault and Battery in West Palm Beach

Andrew Stine — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 16:24:00 GMT

The West Palm Beach metropolitan area is the 13th most violent city in the country. There are many violent crimes committed in Palm Beach County and assault and battery are two of the most serious. Most people think "assault and battery" are the same offense but technically "assault" and "battery" are two distinct and separate crimes.

Drug Crimes in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:09:27 GMT

Drugs are everywhere in Palm Beach County - from the seediest alleys in Riviera Beach to the fanciest homes in Boca Raton. In spite of the millions of dollars being spent on education, interdiction and incarceration, drugs are not going away. If you are a drug user, chances are you are going to get caught sooner or later.

What Does It Take to be a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Andrew Stine — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:38:00 GMT

Criminal defense is not an easy job. There are over 6,000 lawyers in Palm Beach County and less than 1,000 of them specialize in criminal law. A criminal defense attorney is a unique breed of lawyer – unlike anyone else.

How to Handle a DUI in Palm Beach County

Artem Gassan — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:44:00 GMT

Getting charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is a serious offense and it could impact your life forever if you are convicted. Each year, states impose tougher DUI laws and more severe drunk driving penalties. Florida is no exception. This is what can happen to you for a first time DUI conviction in Florida:

Andrew Stine - Criminal Defense Lawyer

Artem Gassan — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:19:00 GMT

Hi - my name is Andrew Stine. I have been practicing criminal law in West Palm Beach for over 10 years and I have a damn good track record. I am criminal defense lawyer, not an Internet blogger. So why am I doing this, you might ask.