Thousands with criminal records work unlicensed as loan originators BY: MATTHEW HAGGMAN, ROB BARRY and JACK DOLANmhaggman@MiamiHerald.com Gary Kafka, former body builder with a long rap sheet and violent past, wrote millions of dollars in mortgages in South Florida without ever applying for a state license. Fresh out of prison after serving time for bank...Read More

Treat crime severely, but not as a hate crime THE ISSUE: Duo seeks hate crime protection for homeless. Topics: Homelessness Laws Crimes Sun Sentinel Editorial Board July 11, 2009 Nobody questions that crimes against the homeless, in South Florida and elsewhere, have been gruesome, violent and cowardly.What is highly questionable is whether those deplorable crimes...Read More

Prosecutors Investigate Writer Who Taped Suicidal Man National Stephen Braun Florida state prosecutors questioned a fired Miami Herald columnist Friday, trying to determine whether he had committed a crime by surreptitiously recording his conversation with a former city official who minutes later killed himself in the newspaper’s lobby. To read more click the blogs title...Read More

State probe clears Miami police of falsifying crime data Report: Miami crime figures correct A state investigation has found no evidence of systematic efforts by Miami Police brass to suppress city crime statistics — but found that some underlings nevertheless felt pressure to skew the numbers. A report released Monday pinned the problem on the...Read More

Hello! This is just a reminder that the SBBA Luncheon is only a few days away. Sign up as soon as you can. Judge Ilona Holmes is the guest speaker and we look forward to seeing everyone there. If you have any questions call our office at 954-791-3939 and ask for Nellie Hassett, Criminal Defense...Read More

Hello! This is just a reminder to everyone that the South Broward Bar Association Luncheon is held on Thursday, August 6th at 12:00 PM at the Ark Restaurant (ballroom). Judge Ilona Holmes is the guest speaker for the event. Lawyers receive CLE credits at no additional charge. The cost for members is $20 and for...Read More