The Rossen Law Firm Criminal Justice Blog
Welcome to the Rossen Law Firm Criminal Justice Blog. This library is a resource created under the guidance, experience, and expertise of four award-winning criminal defense attorneys. We defend clients in South Florida facing allegations related to state and federal felony and misdemeanor crimes.
Our blog provides relevant, up-to-date news and information gleaned from years of experience working as Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorneys.
Keep up with our regular posts to find out more about Florida laws and how they affect you and your community, DUI and criminal charges, federal charges, possible criminal consequences, tips and education on your rights in Florida when you have an encounter with law enforcement and/or the state and federal criminal justice systems.
Amanda & Legend Tarver Inspire Our 2025 Interns
Our Summer Intern Program is built around a simple idea: the best criminal defense lawyers pair sharp legal minds with deep human empathy. That ideal...
The New Florida Super Speeder Law: What You Need to Know From a Criminal Defense Attorney
I’m Adam Rossen, CEO and Founding Attorney of Rossen Law Firm. As a former prosecutor turned criminal defense attorney, I’ve spent nearly two decades helping...
How to Drop Charges Against Someone in Florida
Can Domestic Violence Charges be Dropped by the Victim in Florida? The circumstances that revolve around a domestic dispute are often very complicated. Sometimes, in...
Child Porn Possession
Child Porn Possession Consequences in Florida Can Change your Life, says South Florida Criminal Defense Attorney When it comes to Child Pornography possession charges, Florida...
Miranda Rights Explained
What do Miranda Rights really apply to in Fort Lauderdale, Florida? South Florida Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Miranda Rights refer to your constitutional right to...
What Happens After a PPP Loan Arrest?
Under Investigation for PPP Loan Fraud? If you have been contacted by the Department of Justice or a federal agency and fear you are under...
Florida Search and Seizure Laws: Your Rights in Drug Crime Investigations
If you’re facing a drug-related accusation, you may feel uncertain about your rights. Florida Search and Seizure Laws exist to protect people’s privacy and ensure...
A Legal and Human Analysis of Domestic Violence Defense in Modern America
INTRODUCTION: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE AMERICAN LEGAL SYSTEM Domestic violence charges have become among the most emotionally and legally complex cases in the American criminal...
Can you get a DUI for Sleeping in Your Car?
Can I be arrested and convicted of DUI if I’m sleeping in my car in South Florida?: DUI Attorney Says "Yes" Yes, you can and...
Prescription Drug Crimes: Penalties for Misuse and Distribution
Prescription drug crimes are a growing concern across the United States. These crimes involve the misuse or illegal distribution of medications that require a prescription...
What Happens if My Husband Goes to Jail?
Four Important Steps to Take if Your Husband, Fiance or Boyfriend Gets Arrested: Few things feel as overwhelming and earth-shattering as your significant other being arrested....
Can You Mail Weed?
Shipping Marijuana and THC Oil: The rules explained by South Florida drug defense attorney Can I get arrested for shipping weed? What if someone shipped...
The Impact of Drug Crimes on Future Employment Opportunities
When faced with a drug crime charge, many people worry about how it will affect their future. Will they be able to find a good...
HB 479: Leaving the Scene of a Crash Involving Only Damage to Vehicle or Property
A new Florida law, HB 479, directly impacts the consequences for leaving the scene of a crash involving only damage to a vehicle or property....
Federal vs. State Drug Crimes: Key Differences and Consequences
When charged with a drug crime, it is important to understand the distinction between federal vs. state drug crimes. These charges differ greatly in scope, severity,...
What Happens if I Miss a Court Date in Florida?
Missing a court date usually leads to serious consequences. Whether an accident or unavoidable, acting quickly to address the situation is mandatory. What Happens if...
When Can Police Search Your Car & Bags? A South Florida Traffic Stop Lawyer on Your Rights
The flashing lights in your rearview mirror can trigger instant anxiety. A traffic stop in South Florida, whether on I-95, a busy street in Miami,...
Is Identity Theft a Federal Crime?
Realizing your personal information has been misused is deeply unsettling, but being charged with federal identity theft is far more serious. If an investigation has...
When Words Move the Room
Rossen Law Firm Steps into the World of Youth Poetry at LTABFLA At Rossen Law Firm, we’re no strangers to the courtroom, but recently, we...
Cheers to 3,000 Lives Changed
What This Milestone Really Means to Us This spring, we officially helped our 3,000th client. But this isn’t just a number—it’s 3,000 people. 3,000 families....