by seligman | Dec 29, 2011 | Criminal Defense Legal News
Do not spend the day in the Fort Lauderdale, Broward County jail. Do not Drink and drive. How can you avoid getting arrested for a DUI ? Going Out Partying ? Dial 911 if you see a suspected drunk driver on the road Don’t drink and drive yourself Take advantage of the MTA or AAA DUI prevention programs. Call a Taxi Use the river Taxi Have a designated driver. Don’t let the Broward County Sheriff be your designated driver! Don’t welcome the New Year in jail! Along with all your weekend party planning Fort Lauderdale State Police and the Law office of Guy Seligman wants to remind everyone to have a designated driver, or plan to stay over if you are drinking. This year they will be patrolling highways, and will have several D.U.I. checkpoints set-up throughout Broward County and Fort Lauderdale. Under Florida law, Broward County law enforcement must publicize the checkpoints in advance. The Broward County Sheriffs Office says: DUI checkpoints are always out there In an effort to keep county roadways safer during the holiday period, Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies will conduct DUI checkpoint operations on This information is published to comply with a Supreme Court ruling mandating prior annoucement of selective enforcement activities. BSO reminds drivers that alcohol and driving do not mix. If alcohol is part of your holiday celebration, appoint a designated driver or arrange for alternate transportation. Guy Seligman has been a DUI defense lawyer in Broward County Florida for over 20 yrs. According to Guy "You do not want to get picked up for a DUI in Broward on a...
by seligman | Dec 11, 2011 | Criminal Defense Legal News
Attorneys- There are benefits to having a local criminal defense lawyer appear for you in Broward Courts. If you are not local to Broward County Florida, you may want a local criminal attorney to help your client. You've heard of Broward County and the way things happen here. In Broward County Florida the School Board boasts more convicted felons than most any other. Here are the benefits to having a local criminal attorney appear for you: – Having someone local who works every day with prosecutors, and judges and develops relationships with them can help your clients through the system. – Using a local attorney saves you mileage, time spent looking for parking, and a day lost in travel. – Broward County has established a number of Diversion Programs that can keep your clients from having a record for life – some are only available at the first Court date. It is reasonable to expect a referral fee where permitted by the Bar regulations. So, if your client has a criminal case in Broward County, work with someone who can provide a local connection. We are able handle all your court appearances for you. Guy J. Seligman is a Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense attorney who works with out-of-county Criminal Attorneys nationwide to provide experienced criminal defense to your clients. For 25 years, He has assisted attorneys in getting local representation for their clients. Call for any information you'd like regarding a criminal case in Broward County, Florida. Telelphone 954-760-7600 http://criminaldefenselawyerfortlauderdale.net/...
by seligman | Nov 15, 2011 | Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Blog
Guy Seligman has been a well respected criminal defense lawyer in Broward County,Fort Lauderdale Florida since 1988. He has handled some complex criminal defense matters that run the gamut of Federal and State charges. Recently Guy has decided to concentrate his practice on first time offenders. According to Seligman”I do not like to see a young persons’ career or future destroyed by one foolish mistake.” “For many first time offenders,it is a matter of being in the wrong place at the wrong time or just being with the wrong crowd.”The treatment of “first-time offenders” comes up quite often in my discussions with other lawyers, judges and the State attorney’s office”. Says Seligman. Guy Seligman advocates that “first-time offenders” should receive more lenient treatment in criminal sentencing. Seligman further states,” there is a big difference between first time convicted and first time offender.””My goal is to make sure a first time offender is never, a first time convicted.”It appears very few serious criminals are caught after their first time. According to Seligman, there is a huge difference between a person with no prior felony convictions and a real first time offender. Many of the clients that Seligman represents are first time offenders who have no prior record.This is a passion for Seligman ,who does not want to see a young persons’ life destroyed. He gives us an example of a young female client who was working her way thru school with a job as a server,taster of alcoholic beverages in a local Fort Lauderdale establishment. Her dream, according to Seligman was to become a doctor. Seligman continues”A simple speeding ticket...
