Staying ahead means staying educated. At Mazin Law, we make it a priority to keep our knowledge sharp—so you can have confidence in our legal strategy and defense. Today we're covering the Florida Bar’s 2025 Criminal Law Update at the Annual Convention in Boca Raton. Here's what stood out and how it makes a difference for you.
1. New Case Law & DUI Developments
Florida’s legal landscape is constantly shifting. This year’s update highlighted influential appellate decisions and changes in DUI enforcement and prosecution tactics. These included refinements to how traffic stops are evaluated in court, updates to implied consent procedures, and evolving sentencing considerations for DUI cases.
What This Means for You
If you are facing DUI charges, these developments could affect the evidence admissible in your case, the prosecution’s burden of proof, and your available defense options. By staying ahead of these changes, Mazin Law ensures your defense reflects the most current and effective strategies to challenge the state’s case against you.
2. Crimmigration — When Criminal Defense and Immigration Overlap
“Crimmigration” is the intersection of criminal law and immigration law—where a criminal charge can lead to immigration consequences such as deportation, visa issues, or denial of naturalization. The session emphasized how even seemingly minor criminal charges can trigger serious immigration repercussions.
What This Means for You
If you are a non-citizen facing criminal charges, your case requires a defense strategy that not only seeks to avoid a conviction but also minimizes immigration consequences.
3. Ethics & Justice Reform
The update also covered ongoing discussions around ethics and justice reform, including proposed changes to sentencing guidelines, pretrial release policies, and court procedures aimed at improving fairness and reducing systemic bias.
What This Means for You
These reforms could influence how cases are charged, the penalties you face, and the procedural safeguards available to you. Our commitment at Mazin Law is to leverage these developments to protect your rights, ensure fair treatment, and pursue the best possible outcome in your case.
While we weren’t in the room, we’re following the outcomes closely and integrating these updates into our ongoing work. If you have questions about how these developments could impact your case, our team is here to help.