- Child SupportThis principle of notice as knowledge applies to all suspensions or revocations except for suspensions for failing to pay for a ticket and financial responsibility suspensions (failing to maintain insurance coverage on your vehicle or failure to pay child support)....
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Criminal DefenseA former Florida Prosecutor for the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office, Mr. Grieco is Miami’s foremost criminal defense attorney. Below is a list of recent media coverage on cases he has handled as well as, media interviews where he has been asked to provide legal commentary on some of the most talked about cases in the nation, such as the Case Against George Zimmerman in the Trayvon Martin Shooting and the Hazing Death at Florida A&M University.
- DUI/DWIAccording to Florida DUI law, your license will be suspended as of the arrest date for 6 months for the first offense and one year for any other offense of DUBAL. You will be given a 10-day permit on the date of the arrest. Once the permit has expired, then 30 days of the suspension must be served before the driver is eligible to apply for a hardship license. You will be eligible for a hardship license on the first and any consecutive suspension, unless you have been convicted of a DUI in Florida two or more times. Under the Florida DUI law, you must provide proof...
- Traffic ViolationsThere is a specific offense in Florida for driving suspended without knowledge of that suspension. It is a civil offense like other minor traffic tickets. It is punishable by a fine only and does not carry the possibility of jail.
- Sex CrimesIf you find yourself charged with a federal offense or feel that you may be under investigation by the federal authorities, you need to contact an experienced criminal lawyer immediately. In a nutshell, there are two ways in which you can be charged with a federal offense. First, the more common charges stem from a violation of federal law. These offenses could included, but are not limited to: Narcotics Trafficking, Child Pornography and/or Internet crimes, White Collar crimes, Immigration violations (such as illegal re-entry after deportation), Firearms offenses, Terrorism offenses, Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) offenses and/or Conspiracy charges, and Gang-Related offenses. The second and less common way that you can be charged with a federal offense is by committing a crime on federal property. This could include, but is not limited to: airports and/or airplanes, Federal government buildings and Federal/National parks. The resources that are spent investigating Federal offenses are often much greater than those spent on State offenses. Federal investigations are conducted by Federal agencies such as the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). It is important to note that Federal prosecutions differ greatly from State prosecutions. They typically move much faster and the defense is provided less discovery. Unlike State court, depositions are not taken in Federal court. In addition, the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure make obtaining a pretrial bond much more difficult than in the State court system. For all of these reasons, if you find yourself facing a federal charge, you will need the immediate assistance of an experienced criminal trial attorney. Some of the common federal crimes we represent our clients for include the following...
- FraudSouthern District of Florida 1:13-CR-20691-RNS Client faces multi-million-dollar Medicare Fraud allegations stemming from 2007-2010 billing. Case is pending trial as of 12/13. read more
- RobberyIn this way, the defense works to lessen a more serious charge down into something more manageable. For example, if one is charged with armed robbery but can prove they didn’t have a gun, that charge will be brought down to just standard robbery.
- White Collar CrimesMuch like the health care system in this country, health care fraud is complicated, widely varied, and treacherous terrain to negotiate. There are countless windows of opportunity for violations of federal law, and the subsequent investigations and sentencing that occur are just as convoluted. Indeed, health care fraud is perhaps one of the most challenging areas of white-collar crime to navigate for perpetrators and investigators alike.
- Theft
- MisdemeanorsSynopsis: Client allegedly battered/assaulted his ex-girlfriend after forcing himself through the front door of her home.Disposition: Case reduced to a simple misdemeanor. read more
- Drug CrimesSynopsis: Former City of Miami Police Officer charged with multiple Armed Drug Trafficking Counts pursuant to a year-long FBI sting. Case went to trial and the Defendant was acquitted on 3 of 5... read more
- AssaultA battery against a law enforcement officer (ie: battery LEO), firefighter, EMS personnel, bus or train operator, or their security personnel is a third degree felony, or worse, pursuant to Florida Statute 784.07. If the crime would be an aggravated assault against a citizen – it is a second degree felony against the protected class of the statute. If the crime would be an aggravated battery against a citizen, it is a first degree felony against the protected class. In either of these last two instances a mandatory minimum sentence is imposed of either three or five years. If a firearm is carried during the crime – the mandatory sentence can even be worse.
- MurderFourth Conviction, Regardless of When Prior Convictions Occurred) and Murder with Motor Vehicle: Mandatory permanent revocation. No hardship reinstatement.
- Juvenile CrimesIn the past, juvenile crimes were often overlooked. Today, juveniles are being prosecuted at a higher rate. Moreover, there is a current trend for the State of Florida to “direct file” criminal charges in adult court. It is now common to see 16 and 17 year-old children being charged as adults.
- Probation ViolationImmediately after law school, Michael accepted a position as an Assistant State Attorney in the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office in order to hone his litigation skills in the area of criminal law. As a prosecutor, Michael handled thousands of cases, including but not limited to, DUI, Domestic Violence, Battery, Drug Offenses, Theft Offenses, Aggravated Assault/Battery, Robbery, Sexual Battery, Juvenile Offenses, Probation Violations and all other Misdemeanors and Felony criminal cases. Michael was also a member of the Gang Task Force for two years and acted in a supervisory capacity as a Felony Division Chief in 2005.
- Identity TheftU.S. Department of Justice – “Inglewood, California Man Charged with Federal Identity Theft” In a federal court in the Western District of Washington a man sentenced to four years in federal prison for aggravated identity theft and bank fraud. He led a bank fraud ring to steal from individual bank accounts.
- HomicideSynopsis: Female client accused of shooting a man amongst many attacking her brother. Client immediately arrested for homicide. Our firm secured her release soon after; fast forward two years and... read more
- Restraining OrderDomestic Violence Injunctions, sometimes called restraining orders by those outside the courthouse, are Florida civil actions and are commonly considered quasi-criminal in nature. These are proceedings handled within the Family Court system even if the parties are neither related nor part of a romantic relationship, past or present.
- Money LaunderingCourt documents show this one network dispensed some 660,000 units of oxycodone through five clinics between Jan. 1, 2009, and Dec. 31, 2010. The six operators are charged with oxycodone distribution conspiracy and some with money laundering as well.
- ManslaughterSometimes, the difference between a standard Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge and a DUI Manslaughter is only a matter of seconds and/or a bit of bad luck. However, while these two crimes are very similar in nature, the penalties that you will be facing on a DUI Manslaughter are much, much tougher.
- Internet CrimesFor all Miami criminal defense matters, Federal and State, Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Juvenile Charges — DUI, sealing/expungements, white collar crime, tax fraud, probation/parole violations, narcotics and drug trafficking, domestic crimes, Internet crimes, violent crime, public corruption – we have the experience to see you through any difficult situation. Mr. Grieco and his associates will explain the law and your options. You make all the decisions.
- AntitrustThe Department of Justice also often uses other laws to fight illegal activities, including laws that prohibit false statements to Federal agencies, perjury, obstruction of justice, conspiracies to defraud the United States and mail and wire fraud. Each of these crimes carries its own fine and imprisonment term, which may be added to the fines and imprisonment terms for antitrust law violations.
- Real Estate TransactionsMortgage fraud falls under the umbrella of financial institution fraud and entails manipulating or misrepresenting various facets of real estate transactions, mortgages, property, or loans. There are two broad types of mortgage fraud: fraud for profit and fraud for housing. Mortgage fraud committed by industry experts with the aim of gaining money or equity from lenders or homebuyers can be categorized as fraud for profit. Citizens who work outside of the housing industry and take illegal actions to obtain or remain in possession of a house are referred to as fraud for housing schemes. Fraud for housing typically involves misrepresenting income and asset information or bribing industry professionals to modify a particular property’s details in their favor. If any information provided by the consumer, lender, or real estate agent is intentionally or accidentally omitted or untrue, then it is considered mortgage fraud.
- Property DamageIf your BAC was at.15 or higher, however, you can face up to a year in jail. You can also get a year of jail time if there was someone under eighteen in the car with you, if you caused minor injuries, or if there was some property damage associated with the crash.
- Personal InjuryAny person who causes property damage or personal injury to another while driving under the influence is guilty of a First Degree Misdemeanor (not more than $1,000 fine or 1-year imprisonment).
- ForeclosureThe recent rising on foreclosures in America has created a new scheme aimed to exploit and defraud vulnerable homeowners seeking financial guidance: The Foreclosure Fraud.