Miami - Florida Criminal Defense Attorney

Defending White Collar, Narcotic and other Criminal Offenses in State and Federal Court

WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN YOUR FUTURE'S ON THE LINE?

If you or someone you care about has been charged with a crime or questioned by law enforcement, the stakes are high. Many negative outcomes flow from a criminal conviction. First, the court will impose a sentence, which commonly may include incarceration, fines, court costs, restitution, probation or, in some jurisdictions, death. Second, a criminal conviction may result in more indirect consequences such as stigma or estrangement from family, friends or professional colleagues. An individual with a criminal record may have trouble with employment, insurance, credit or housing. He or she may lose or become ineligible for professional licenses, welfare benefits or firearms. Because of the potentially devastating consequences of a conviction, it is in the best interest of a defendant to have a strong, experienced attorney at his or her side to fight to preserve legal and constitutional rights every step of the way.

Our criminal-justice system can be frightening and overwhelming. Prison sentences are getting longer and more frequent. You deserve a criminal law defense attorney who will fight to protect your liberty and your future. If you face the possibility of being accused of a crime, contact Richard B. Marx, Esq., an experienced criminal-defense lawyer as early in the process as possible, preferably even before questioning or investigation. A skilled attorney like Richard B. Marx, Esq. will fight for your legal and constitutional rights.

The Law Offices of Richard B. Marx & Associates is led by Richard B. Marx, Esq. an attorney with over four decades of experience helping people in criminal trouble in the State Courts and Federal Courts in several jurisdictions including Florida, New York, Washington D.C.. Ohio, Illinois, Missouri, California, Virginia, Georgia and Colorado. We consider it our duty to examine every aspect of your case in order to satisfy our objective which is to find every opportunity to protect you. By carefully examining every detail of your situation and by enlisting qualified experts when necessary, we will ascertain every fact supporting your position and fight to protect your future.

Our vast experience and dedication to fighting for people who have been accused of crimes means that we know how to protect your rights. When you choose us to defend you against criminal law charges, we will get started right away. The earlier we can get started, the better the chance will be that we can obtain a favorable result. Very often, the successful resolution of a case can hinge upon how fast we can investigate the case, speak with witnesses, prepare the client to testify and file legal motions (such as motions to suppress evidence based upon illegal searches and seizures coerced confessions and violations of Miranda and 5th Amendment rights). Therefore if you or some one you care about may be in criminal trouble it is important that you contact the Law Offices of Richard B. Marx & Associates Criminal defense attorneys immediately.

Even when the evidence against you may seem overwhelming, we do not give up. Many attorneys are too quick to accept a plea bargain offer from the prosecutor. We don’t take the easy way out and have a proven record of going to trial to defend our clients. When plea bargaining is absolutely necessary we have been successful in having the prosecutor agree to reduce a charges and/or recommend a more lenient sentence in exchange for a client’s plea no contest or guilty plea. A seasoned criminal-defense attorney such as Richard B. Marx, Esq. can be a real advantage to an individual charged with a crime throughout the plea-bargaining process.

Our firm handles all types of criminal law cases, including drug offenses, weapons, assaults and battery, resisting arrest, burglary, thefts, fraud, money laundering in both the State and Federal criminal courts.

Our phones are answered 24 hours a day so give us a call at (305) 579-9060 since your or your loved one’s life and future may depend upon it.

Information Concerning Types Of Crimes

A. White Collar Crimes, Theft, Fraud & Embezzlement

Federal and State investigations of white-collar crimes can be quite lengthy before actual charges are made. An individual should consult an experienced lawyer immediately upon learning they are under investigation. Richard B. Marx, Esq. has over 40 years of experience practicing criminal law in State and Federal Courts and he understands the importance of representing clients at the onset of a criminal investigation.

A conviction for a white-collar crime such as theft, fraud, or embezzlement may take a heavy toll on your life. Most white-collar crimes are felonies, which carry lengthy prison sentences. Since employers routinely conduct background checks of prospective employees, a felony conviction can also make it extremely difficult to get a good job. Few employers would consider hiring someone who has a conviction for fraud, embezzlement or any other white collar crime. Therefore in order to preserve your freedom, your reputation and possibly your career, you need a lawyer who is willing to fight for you.

The Law Offices of Richard B. Marx & Associates has represented clients that have been investigated and/or charged in Florida with the following white-collar crimes:

B. Weapons Charges

The State of Florida like many other states has serious firearm laws which are strictly enforced. Many people charged with weapons charges are ordinary citizens who are carrying a firearm improperly. Most citizens do not know if they can carry a firearm legally or not and are not aware of the serious charges that can be filed against them if they are illegally carrying a firearm.

For example, it is not unusual to be pulled over for a traffic ticket and end up being charged with a felony because a gun was carried improperly in your car. As a convicted felon, you would be unable to own a gun legally for the rest of your life — all for doing something that you did not even know was illegal.

To preserve your freedom and your future, you need an experienced attorney in weapons charges who is willing to fight for you. The Law Offices of Richard B. Marx & Associates are very familiar with the firearm statutes and the legal and constitutional defenses to violating these laws.

C. Drug Offenses

While possession of a small amount of marijuana may be a misdemeanor, most drug charges are felonies and result in substantial fines and jail or prison time. In many instances a court may impose harsher sentences if certain circumstances exist while the crime was committed. For example if drug possession or sale is within 1,500 feet of a school or church or if a firearm is your possession at the time of drug arrests the penalties are harsher.

In addition to a long prison sentences, any felony conviction will make it difficult to get a job in the future. Even misdemeanor convictions for possession of a small amount of marijuana will be on your criminal record and can be viewed by prospective employers. If your child is convicted of a drug charge, he or she may not be able to obtain any government student aid, loans, or grants for one year for a first conviction or two years for a second conviction.

To preserve your freedom and your future, you need an attorney who will fight for you. The Law Offices of Richard B. Marx has obtained not guilty verdicts, dismissals and reductions in drug charges including cases where the clients had over a kilogram of drugs in their possession.

We handle all types of drug cases, including:

• Possession of narcotics or other controlled substance (such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, morphine, marijuana, ecstasy, GHB and LSD)
• Dealers of narcotics or other controlled substances
• Sale, manufacture, possession of narcotics or other controlled substance with intent to traffic.
• The illegal and unlawful obtaining of prescription medications.

D. Juvenile Justice Proceedings Juvenile law deals with crimes committed by children. The maximum age varies from state to state, but the maximum age for a juvenile offender is usually seventeen. Governmental bodies, including the federal government, states, and cities, prosecute all types of crimes committed by children, from traffic violations to felonies like rape and murder. If your child has been charged with a crime, it is essential that you seek legal counsel from an experienced juvenile defense attorney at once so that you can preserve his or her rights and future.

Children involved in juvenile court matters have many of the same rights their parents would have if they were accused of a crime. These rights include the right to remain silent, the right to cross-examine witnesses against them, and the right to be represented by an attorney. Juveniles often have additional rights - in most states, juvenile court records are not open to the public, but are sealed, so that no one will be able to learn about a juvenile record. An experienced juvenile defense attorney like Richard B. Marx, Esq. can explain the practices and procedures of the Juvenile Courts to take some of the mystery out of a frightening situation.

If your child has been arrested or is being investigated for crime contact us immediately as your child’s future may depend upon it.