Attorneys on call
Sammis Law Firm
Sammis Law Firm
Attorneys on call
By Joshua Monteiro, Criminal Defense Attorney, Partner and Shareholder, Sammis Law Firm A Risk Protection Order, often called an RPO or “red flag” order, is a civil court order that allows law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from a person they believe poses a risk to themselves or others. These orders are issued quickly. In […]
What happens if the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle (DHSMV) imposes a “committing offense suspension?” To find out if your Florida driver’s license is valid, visit the DHSMV website at: https://services.flhsmv.gov/DLCheck/DLCheckResultView.aspx. If the driver’s license check shows a suspension for “COMM OFFENSE-REVOC REQUIRED IF CONV,” then that notation means your license was […]
The attorneys at Sammis Law Firm represent clients after their case is taken at the airport. After the seizure, most people are shocked to learn that federal agents can seize money this way. Our clients just want to fly with their cash for any variety of reasons including moving, planning to buy a car, helping […]
A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents and Families When a child is taken into custody in Florida, the very first court appearance is called a juvenile detention hearing. This hearing usually happens within 24 hours of the arrest, and it determines two critical issues: Whether there is probable cause to believe the child committed the delinquent […]
BTC-e Account Holders in the Cryptocurrency Forfeiture Case On June 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a sweeping civil asset forfeiture complaint in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, seeking to forfeit hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency and fiat funds connected to the BTC-e cryptocurrency exchange. The case […]
What happens if local law enforcement agencies in Florida seize cryptocurrency from foreign nationals and overseas companies, despite not having legal authority to do so? Leslie Sammis, an attorney with Sammis Law Firm, recently resolved one such case. As a result of her efforts, the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office was forced to return everything it […]
What if Florida’s Attorney General wanted to create its own cryptocurrency “strategic reserve”? It could train law enforcement officers across the state to look for scams involving cryptocurrency. Those scams include overseas fraudsters calling Florida residents to convince them to put cash into a virtual currency kiosk through fraud. Many of those scams target the […]
Law enforcement officers in Hillsborough County are issuing LOCAL ORDINANCE Citations for Possession of Cannabis less than 20 grams. The citations often list the violation as “14-62(b)” with a charge description of “CANNABIS LESS THAN 20 Grams (1ST OFFENSE).” The citation is electronically filed with the clerk of court. According to ORDINANCE 20-3 section 9, […]
In a formal review hearing, we have always served a subpoena duces tecum to the officers for any video related to the DUI arrest. Watching the video before the formal review hearing is critical. The DHSMV does not make it easy to get those videos, but with a bit of planning, it can be done. […]
Racing on streets or highways is a serious criminal offense in Florida. Many people underestimate its consequences until they face charges. Florida Statute 316.191 outlines the laws and penalties related to street racing, which can result in severe consequences, including license suspensions, hefty fines, and even jail time. In this blog article, we’ll explore the […]
Submit this form to request a free and confidential consultation with one of our attorneys.
