by seligman | Feb 24, 2012 | Criminal Defense Legal News
Guy Seligman is a unique lawyer who has spent many years serving the legal needs of our Seminole Indian tribe in S. Florida. According to Guy There is very little Floridians know about the rich history and importance of our Seminole neighbors to South Florida. They bring a long history and are such an important part of our current culture. History of the Seminoles In South Florida 1510 – First recorded European contact with Seminole ancestors, Spanish slave ship reaches South Florida peninsula. 1513 – Spaniards claim Eastern U.S., call it La Florida. 1539-43 – Hernando DeSoto explores Southeast – first white contact for many Tribes. 1565 – Spaniards establish St. Augustine – first permanent European city in North America. 1670 – English settle Charles Towne, begin coastal skirmishes with Spanish. 1690s – French settle Louisiana. 1704-1708 – English destroy Spanish Florida missions, kill or enslave thousands of Natives. 1740 – Alachua, earliest recorded Seminole town, established in North Florida. 1763 – Spain cedes Florida to England. 1776 – Revolutionary War creates U.S.A. circa 1804 – Osceola (William Powell) born near Tuskeegee, Alabama. 1813-14 – Creek War in Alabama forces Native survivors to flee southward where they join Florida natives. Gen. Andrew Jackson rises to power. 1816 – First Seminole War begins after Jackson crosses into northern Florida. 1823 – Treaty of Moultrie Creek. Seminoles give up 28-million acres, retain 4 million. 1832 – Treaty of Payne s Landing ratified by Congress. Promised 5 million acres in southwest Florida to Seminoles. Dec. 28,1835 – Osceola leads Seminoles at Battle of Withlacoochee, slays U.S. Indian Agent. Maj. Francis Dade,...
by seligman | Feb 11, 2012 | Criminal Defense Legal News
It appears recent studies show smoking pot doubles car accident risk and in Fort Lauderdale if caught with marijauna at the scene you could have some serious charges brought against you as well. Smoking marijuana a couple of hours before you drive almost doubles your chances of having a serious car crash, say Canadian researchers. The study led by Associate Professor Mark Asbridge from Dalhousie University in Halifax, is the first to review of data from drivers who had been treated for serious injuries or died in car accidents. The level of impairment from smoking pot might not be as severe as alcohol intoxication, but it does require a public health response, a researcher says.The level of impairment from smoking pot might not be as severe as alcohol intoxication, but it does require a public health response, a researcher says. (Noah Berger/Associated Press) "To our knowledge this meta-analysis is the first to examine the association between acute cannabis use and the risk of motor vehicle collisions in real life," the researchers write in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal. The researchers reviewed nine observational studies with a total sample of 49,411 accident victims. To rule out the effects of alcohol or other drugs the researchers calculated the odds for cases where cannabis — but no alcohol or other drugs — was detected in blood test or the driver had reported smoking three hours before crash. They found that smoking cannabis three hours before driving nearly doubled a driver's risk of having a motor vehicle accident. But the level of tetrahydrocannabionol (THC) — the active compound in marijauna...
by seligman | Jan 9, 2012 | Criminal Defense Legal News
Feds charge ex-Kosovo man in Fla. Islamic plot ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — A 25-year-old man from the former Yugoslavia was charged with plotting a radical Islamic attack on crowded locations around Tampa, including nightclubs and a sheriff's office, with a car bomb, assault rifle and other explosives, federal authorities said Monday. The U.S. Department of Justice said Sami Osmakac, a naturalized American citizen born in Kosovo, recorded an eight minute video shortly before his arrest explaining why he wanted to bring terror to his "victims' hearts" in the Tampa Bay area. In the video, according to the federal complaint, Osmakac is seen cross-legged on the floor with a pistol in his hand and an AK-47 behind him. Osmakac said in the video that Muslim blood was more valuable than that of people who do not believe in Islam, according to the complaint. He said he wanted "payback" for wrong that was done to Muslims, the complaint said. There is no indication that Osmakac planned to attack the Republican National Convention, which will be held in Tampa in August, federal authorities said. Osmakac was arrested Saturday. His first appearance in federal court was scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday. Authorities say Osmakac, from Pinellas Park, Fla. — a small city west of Tampa — was charged with one count of attempted use of a weapon of mass destruction. U.S. Attorney Robert O'Neill thanked the local Muslim community for assistance in the investigation, without elaborating. FBI agents arrested Osmakac on Saturday after he allegedly bought explosive devices and firearms from an undercover...
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/...
