Criminal Defense

Practice dedicated to criminal defense law in southern Florida

At the law offices of Michael B. Cohen, we concentrate our entire practice on defending clients in many types of criminal cases in both federal and state courts, including—

Felonies Misdemeanors Grand jury matters Sentencing Supervised release Probation Post conviction matters Domestic violence crimes Health care fraud Environmental criminal law

International criminal law Extradition Forfeitures Firearm offenses Business crimes Computer crimes Narcotics Money laundering Immigration with criminal implications

Whatever criminal activity you are charged with, the chances are that we have experience with similar cases after more than 30 years in the criminal justice system. We sit down with you to find out exactly what happened, explain the law, and advise you of your options.

Crimes defined by state and national laws

In Florida, we are subject to the laws made both by the Florida legislature and by the United States Congress. Most ordinary crimes committed in Florida are covered by state criminal law and prosecuted in Florida courts. But when someone commits a federal crime in Florida, that person is charged with a federal offense. Federal criminal laws cover matters that extend beyond the state, including those involving U.S. government agencies and personnel and violations that extend beyond state lines:

Drug trafficking  Federal property Federal employees Federal taxes

Receipt of federal benefits Federally guaranteed civil rights Federal tax evasion Interstate commerce

As a former Florida prosecutor and U.S. attorney, experienced criminal defense lawyer Michael Cohen has been immersed in both Florida and federal criminal law for over 30 years.

Zealous defense of your constitutional rights

When you need an experienced and committed criminal defense lawyer you can trust in central or southern Florida, contact Michael B. Cohen, P.A. online or call 954-928-0059.