About Kenneth Padowitz

Kenneth Padowitz is a Fort Lauderdale, FL., based criminal defense attorney.

4th DCA Faults Judge for Bail Denial of Elected Official

Judge Reversed On Appeal From Attorney Ken Padowitz Samantha Joseph, Daily Business Review February 12, 2015 Broward Circuit Judge Matthew Destry received a tongue lashing Wednesday from the Fourth District Court of Appeal for refusing to consider bond for Stephanie Kraft, a former Broward School Board member, after she was convicted of official misconduct. Destry ordered Kraft into custody Dec. 11 immediately after a jury found her guilty of official misconduct but acquitted her of bribery, unlawful compensation [...]

4th DCA Faults Judge for Bail Denial of Elected Official2022-11-03T18:30:01+00:00

Judge was wrong to jail Kraft before sentencing without saying why, court rules

Broward Circuit Judge Matthew Destry was out of line when he offered no explanation for why he decided to jail Stephanie Kraft in December, an appeals court ruled Wednesday. Kraft, 58, a former member of the Broward School Board, was found guilty on Dec. 11 of one count of official misconduct, a crime punishable by up to five years in prison. Destry ordered her taken into custody immediately. Five days later, defense lawyer Ken Padowitz returned to Destry's courtroom in a bid to free [...]

Judge was wrong to jail Kraft before sentencing without saying why, court rules2022-11-03T18:32:41+00:00

Ever Wish You Could Digitally Record Your Life? Strap This On

January 29, 2015 BY SIMON COHEN Have you ever wondered: If only there were a way that moment that just happened — your child’s first word, that crazy thing your friend said, what that cop barked when he pulled you over — could be recorded? Turns out, many others have, too. Buoyed by a successful round of crowdfunding, the answer may be a $99 chunk of plastic and silicon. Kapture, available as a wristband (included in the $99 preorder price) or as a clip-on (using [...]

Ever Wish You Could Digitally Record Your Life? Strap This On2019-10-20T21:36:02+00:00

Mental Health Questioned For Man Accused Of Smacking Workers With Bearded Dragon | Incompetent

Original Story by Rafael Olmeda/Sun Sentinel BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. -- The man accused of swinging a live bearded dragon lizard at employees of his Deerfield Beach reptile shop may not be competent to stand trial on animal cruelty charges, his lawyer said Wednesday.Benjamin Siegel, 40, was deemed "incompetent to proceed" by psychologist Michael Brannon, who was hired by the defense to examine him last week. According to an arrest report, Siegel placed the bearded dragon in his mouth, threw it, swung it and used [...]

Mental Health Questioned For Man Accused Of Smacking Workers With Bearded Dragon | Incompetent2022-09-15T22:58:45+00:00

Cops: Video shows man slapping staffers with a bearded dragon

 By Cortney Peltz NEED TO KNOW Florida reptile storeowner allegedly put a bearded dragon in his mouth and slapped employees with the large lizard, police say Benjamin Siegel, 40, was charged with battery and animal cruelty 'Mr. Siegel cares very much about animals,' his attorney says A Florida reptile store owner is facing charges after allegedly putting a bearded dragon in his mouth and slapping employees with the large lizard. Police say video surveillance captured Benjamin Siegel throwing the bearded dragon in the air, placing [...]

Cops: Video shows man slapping staffers with a bearded dragon2019-10-20T21:36:02+00:00

Animal Cruelty | Reptile store owner hit employees with bearded dragon, deputies say

By Wayne K. Roustan, Sun Sentinel 7:31 pm, January 5, 2015 The owner of a Deerfield Beach reptile store used a large lizard to hit employees, Broward Sheriff's deputies said. Benjamin Siegel, 40, of Coconut Creek, was taken into custody Friday and charged with battery and animal cruelty, jail records show. Siegel is accused of placing a bearded dragon lizard in his mouth, throwing it, swinging it in the air and using it to strike the victims, according to the arrest report. Siegel is [...]

Animal Cruelty | Reptile store owner hit employees with bearded dragon, deputies say2019-10-20T21:36:02+00:00

Blood Alcohol Content: A Standard Measurement for Law Enforcement in DUI Investigations

What is Blood Alcohol Content? 12/26/14 Alcohol gets absorbed into our blood through our intestines and stomach lining. BAC is a measurement of how much alcohol has passed through and is now flowing in the blood throughout our entire body. A Breathalyzer test is often used by law enforcement and is considered a standard tool to measure BAC; it is considered accurate enough to be allowed into evidence into a court of law. Every 45 minutes, someone in the United States is killed from [...]

Blood Alcohol Content: A Standard Measurement for Law Enforcement in DUI Investigations2022-09-15T22:56:48+00:00

An Aggressive DUI Lawyer is Essential

Supreme Court Ruling: It's Impact on the Definition of an Illegal Search and Seizure in DUI investigations 12/24/14  For the holidays, Palm Beach County has announced there will be a $100 reward for reporting a suspected drunk driver. At first glance this may seem like a good deal for all involved; the officers receive tips from a good Samaritan and are able to arrest drunk drivers for DUI, and the individual who reported the drunk driver makes a quick $100. The problem is that [...]

An Aggressive DUI Lawyer is Essential2024-01-31T15:26:13+00:00

Solicitation and Prostitution

Solicitation of Prostitution Defense 12/23/14 Solicitation of prostitution and other related charges are often embarrassing to the defendant and many times damage their personal/work relationships. If you have been arrested for offering to exchange money for sex, whether it was an undercover agent or because of involvement in a sting operation, it is imperative to find an aggressive attorney who has experience in defending these types of cases. A good defense starts before the State Attorney's Office even has a chance to file the charges [...]

Solicitation and Prostitution2019-10-20T21:36:02+00:00
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