Criminal Cases We Handle

David Joffe practice criminal law on the state and federal level in the following practice areas:

Alien smuggling

Alien smuggling is knowingly bringing or arranging to bring non-U.S. citizens into the country. The federal statute 8 U.S.C. Section 1324 prohibits bringing an alien to the United States; transporting or moving an illegal alien within the U.S.; harboring or concealing an illegal alien within the U.S.; and encouraging or inducing an illegal alien to enter the U.S.

As well as facing alien smuggling charges, you may also face related immigration crimes, such as identity theft, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, child endangerment, child abduction, human trafficking, and fraud.

It’s important to have an experienced, aggressive criminal defense attorney who can represent you. The criminal defense attorneys at Joffe Law, P.A. have represented clients in complex and sensitive alien smuggling cases, and will develop the strongest possible defense for your case.

Appeals

Courts sometimes make mistakes during trials, leading to wrongful convictions. When this happens, you can appeal your case and challenge any legal errors made during the trial or sentencing. The appellate court ensures that the trial court applied the law correctly. An appeal is not a retrial or new trial of the case, and it’s not used to decide whether a defendant is innocent or guilty. In an appeal, you’re asking a higher court to review the conviction and sentence.

If you’ve been wrongly convicted, you need experienced appellate representation. The federal appeals attorneys of Joffe Law, P.A. have the knowledge needed to work on both the trial and appeals level.

Bank robbery

Bank robbery is a federal crime that comes with severe penalties. Under Title 18, section 2113 of the US Code, bank robbery is defined as the taking of property or money from a bank, credit union or any savings and loan association, using force, threats, intimidation and/or violence. There are there three types of charges associated with bank robberies, which include armed robbery, unarmed robbery, and inference from possession of recently stolen money.

If you’re arrested for bank robbery, you must secure representation that is capable of matching the level of professionalism exhibited by the highly trained prosecutors of the DOJ.

Cyberstalking

In Florida, stalking is defined as a pattern of conduct that causes substantial emotional distress and serves no legitimate purpose. Social media, in creating the opportunity to stay engaged and connected to numerous individuals, has given rise to the term cyberstalking, which Florida law defines as harassment through the use of electronic mail or electronic communication.

If you’ve been accused of cyberstalking, you face serious criminal penalties on the state or federal level. Criminal defense attorney David Joffe has more than 25 years of experience defending state and federal criminal charges. We know what the prosecution must prove to make the charges stick, and we’re prepared to challenge them every step of the way.

Major drug charges

While state penalties for drug distribution, trafficking and manufacturing are severe, federal penalties surpass for drug charges even those of the stricter states. The Drug Enforcement Agency aggressively pursues those it believes to be high-level drug players and can quickly bring your business and your life to a halt if they target you. Federal penalties for drug trafficking can be between five and 40 years in prison and fines of up to $5 million for individuals and $25 million for enterprises for trafficking.

If you are under investigation by the DEA or have been charged with drug trafficking, manufacturing or conspiring to commit the same in Florida, the experienced federal drug crime lawyers at Joffe Law, P.A. can use our decades of combined experience to construct a comprehensive defense strategy to protect your rights, freedom, and reputation.

Fraud

Fraud is a serious white collar crime that encompasses a wide range of criminal activities. It’s generally defined as a knowing misrepresentation or omission of material fact that’s intended to result in personal or financial gain. Allegations of fraud can ruin one’s career and reputation, and being convicted can lead to years in federal prison as well as heavy fines.

The criminal defense attorneys at Joffe Law, P.A. handles a wide range of federal fraud crimes, including:

• Bank Fraud
• Insurance Fraud
• Mail Fraud and Wire Fraud
• Internet Fraud
• Mortgage/Real Estate Fraud
• Telemarketing Fraud
• Credit Card Fraud
• Identity Theft
• Health Care Fraud

International Crimes

International criminal law covers crimes and arrests where more than one country has an interest in the case. These cases are extremely complicated and require specialized knowledge of laws in several jurisdictions and countries. International crime cases require extensive experience, attention to detail, persistence, and dedication from the lawyer. The criminal defense attorneys of Joffe Law, P.A. provide representation in international criminal law matters such as:

• White collar crime litigation
• Money laundering
• Arms trafficking
• Internet or computer crimes
• Drug trafficking
• Public corruption
• OFAC and SND Sanctions Removal
• Interpol Notice Removal

Kidnapping

Kidnapping is a serious matter that can be prosecuted as a felony in federal court. If you’re charged with a federal crime, you could face years in federal prison and other harsh penalties. Even when you’re charged at the federal level, you might still be charged for your state crime violations, too.

Being accused or investigated for kidnapping can be a devastating experience for you and your loved ones, and ruin your reputation. Oftentimes, a non-custodial parent is charged with kidnapping for violating the terms of his or her custody or visitation agreement.

With the seriousness of these kidnapping charges, you need a criminal defense lawyer who will stand up for your rights and can build the strongest defense possible. The skilled criminal defense attorneys at Joffe Law, P.A. are experienced in kidnapping cases on the state and federal level.

Post-conviction relief

If your appeal in criminal court fails, you can still file a motion for post-conviction relief. You would challenge your conviction and/or sentence after exhausting direct appeals. By asking for post-conviction relief, you’re telling the court that you didn’t receive a full and complete defense.

Some examples of constitutional violations include:

• Prosecutorial misconduct
• Juror misconduct
• Evidence not being heard at your trial
• Ineffective assistance of counsel

Sex Crimes

Being charged with a sex crime can be a devastating experience. Just being accused of the crime can have a significant impact on your life, affecting your employment, personal relationships, and reputation. If convicted, you can face severe criminal penalties, and the sexual offense conviction will follow you for the rest of your life.

The federal criminal defense attorneys at Joffe Law, P.A. in Florida understand the seriousness of sex crime allegations. We understand that there are many reasons why a person could be accused of or investigated for a sexual offense. We will stand by you through the process and provide you with the most thorough defense possible.

The criminal defense attorneys of Joffe Law, P.A. have represented clients facing federal sex crime charges and issues such as:

• Statutory Rape
• Sexual Assault
• Child Molestation and Sexual AbusePossession of Child Pornography
• Distribution of Child Pornography
• Aggravated Rape
• Assault with Intent to Commit Sexual Penetration
• Indecent Exposure
• Internet Sex Crimes/Online solicitation
• Sex Crime Appeals
• PPO Violations
• Sexual Harassment
• Date Rape
• Stalking
• Prostitution and Solicitation

White collar crimes

White collar crimes are nonviolent crimes committed by business people, entrepreneurs, public officials, and professionals done in the commercial or business realm usually for financial gain. White collar crimes are often prosecuted in federal court. Offenses can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony crime, and can result in prison time, substantial fines, and restitution.

White collar offenses require a high level of skill and knowledge from an experienced criminal defense lawyer. The criminal defense attorneys at Joffe Law, P.A. have handled complex white collar crime cases both on the state and federal level, and we defend clients against a wide range of white collar charges, including:

• Money laundering
• Embezzlement
• Bribery
• Tax Evasion
• Insider Trading
• Computer Crimes