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Ken Padowitz in Trial during Cross Examination
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Originally facing 50 years, Stephanie Kraft gets Probation – Case on Appeal
Stephanie Kraft with her daughter Kimberly Kraft, left, and defense attorney Ken Padowitz, leaves the courtroom after her sentencing hearing at the Broward County Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. The judge withheld adjudication and gave her five years probation.
Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz gets Stephanie Kraft released from jail
Prosecutor Catherine Maus not happy (in photo background) Stephanie Kraft hugs her daughter Kimberly Kraft as her Attorney Ken Padowitz looks on, after her sentencing hearing at the Broward County Courthouse on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014. The judge withheld adjudication and gave her five years probation with a special condition that she must perform community service with Legal Aid.
Criminal Defense Attorney Kenneth Padowitz listens in court as clients sister speaks to Judge
With the help of family and friends, Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz crafts a strategy of a letter writing campaign as well as a courtroom crowd of witnesses at sentencing to give the Judge a full picture of the life and accomplishments of his client. By giving complete details of the life Stephanie Kraft has led and her community involvement and sacrifices, the judge is in the best possible position to view the potential sentence in its full context, with a more equitable and [...]
Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz prepares for cross examination while in trial.
Ken Padowitz contemplates his cross-examination of the next State witness. The corruption trial of former School Board member Stephanie Kraft is full of Reasonable Doubts from the Defense perspective. The State witnesses are not credible because they have previously lied, made conflicting statements or are reaping a tremendous benefit for their testimony. Strategic and skillful trial advocacy can make the difference in the verdict and the outcome on appeal.