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.
Understanding Florida Registry Rules: How Families Navigate Housing Restrictions
If you or a loved one is required to comply with Florida’s sex offender registration laws, you understand that housing restrictions are extraordinarily complex. Florida...
Adam Rossen Taught Florida Defense Lawyers to Become “Tech-Enabled Defenders” at FACDL’s 39th Annual Meeting
Adam D. Rossen, founder and CEO of Rossen Law Firm, presented “The Tech-Enabled Defender: A Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Blueprint for the New Reality of AI”...
Accidentally Accessing a Restricted File? How Innocent Online Mistakes Can Be Misinterpreted by Florida Law Enforcement
If you have been informed that your IP address accessed a restricted file, the panic you feel is completely understandable. You may not recall downloading...
Caught in an Online Sting? How Florida Law Looks at “Intent” When No One Met
If you find yourself facing criminal allegations from conversations that occurred entirely online, with no physical meeting and no illegal activity consummated, you may be...
Adam Rossen Teaches Florida Attorneys How to Use AI for DUI Defense at Experts on DUI 2026
Adam D. Rossen, founder and CEO of Rossen Law Firm, joined the faculty of Experts on DUI 2026. On the Road Again: Steering Through Florida...
NCMEC Reports and Federal Cyber Warrants: Defending Internet Sex Crimes Across State Lines
The moment you discover that you are the subject of a federal investigation involving online activity, everything feels urgent and overwhelming. An NCMEC report may...
How Long Does a Sexual Assault Investigation Take in Florida?
A sexual assault investigation in Florida can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months, and in some cases, more than a year, depending...
Is Indecent Exposure Considered Sexual Assault in Florida?
Indecent exposure in Florida is not automatically classified as sexual assault, but under certain circumstances, it can lead to charges that fall within the broader...
Domestic Violence Bail Bonds in Florida Explained
Domestic violence bail bonds in Florida are not immediate or automatic. After a domestic violence arrest in South Florida, a person must typically remain in...
Understanding Florida Statute 800.04 On Lewd And Lascivious Offenses
Florida Statute 800.04 addresses lewd and lascivious offenses involving minors under the age of 16. In South Florida, these charges can arise from a wide...
Understanding Third-Party Contact in Restraining Orders
Third-party contact in restraining orders refers to any indirect communication with a protected person through another individual, social platform, or intermediary. In South Florida, violating...
Penalties for Assault and Battery Convictions in Broward County: What You Are Facing
Most people charged with assault or battery in Broward County have never been inside a courtroom. Many are searching for answers late at night, worried...
Can I Claim Self-Defense Against Assault and Battery Charges in Florida?
The person who threw the first punch is not always the one who faces criminal charges. In Florida, assault and battery arrests regularly involve both...
Can Sex Crime Charges Be Expunged or Sealed in Florida?
In South Florida, one of the first questions professionals and parents ask after a sex crime arrest is: Can this ever be removed from my...
What Are Sex Crimes? Common Offenses and Potential Strategies
Under Florida law, a “sex crime” generally refers to any criminal offense involving unlawful sexual conduct, exploitation, or sexual activity without legally valid consent. These...
What Is Statutory Rape Under Florida Law?
Under Florida law, “statutory rape” generally refers to sexual activity with a minor who is below the legal age of consent, even if the relationship...
How Likely is Jail Time for a First DUI in Florida?
How likely is jail time for a first DUI in Florida? While Florida law allows for jail sentences of up to six or nine months...
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Florida?
Can a DUI be expunged in Florida? The answer depends entirely on the final outcome of your case: a DUI conviction cannot be expunged under...
Will I Lose My License After a DUI Stop in Florida?
Losing your license after a DUI stop in Florida is not automatic, but the risk is immediate, and the clock starts ticking the moment you...
Florida’s Statute of Limitations for Sexual Assault
Florida’s statute of limitations for sexual assault determines how long prosecutors have to file criminal charges after an alleged offense occurs. In some cases, there...
