Miami - A former investigator for the Office of Financial Regulation and the Department of Children and Families Office of the Inspector General ordered and purchased two videos of a child engaged in sexually explicit conduct from a Web site based in Europe.   After an investigation additional images and videos were found on his computer.

He has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for possessing child pornography.  His attorney declined comment and an Office of Financial Regulation spokesman also declined to comment.

In an attempt to protect children from exploitation, lawmakers and law enforcement officials have created a situation that can put innocent people at risk of conviction.  The consequences of a conviction on a possession of child pornography charge are severe and permanent.  You will be required to register as a sex offender where you will have to alert authorities each time that you move, and often difficulties obtaining employment arise.  Not to mention a lengthy jail sentence.

If you are being investigated or have been charged with a sexual assault or child pornography it is essential that you retain an experienced attorney to protect your rights.  You need an aggressive criminal defense attorney early in the process, ideally before the charges are brought. 

Contact Musca Law to discuss your case.  Attorneys at Musca Law know that the stakes are very high.  Your reputation and your family are on the line.  You can be assured that Musca Law will diligently work to keep you out of prison and minimize as much as possible the consequences of your child pornography charge.

Miami-Dade Schools Police reported that a computer technician at a Middle School has been arrested and charged with having sex with a 13 year old student at the school.

The 22 year old computer technician admitted to a consensual relationship with the student during winter break.   Although there were at least seven acts with the victim, there is no evidence that there are any other victims in this case. 

In a statement made by a Police Chief, "It wasn't a predatory act in the sense that it was forced or sexual battery. There was an element of consent on the juvenile's part, as much as a minor can consent".  In another statement made by a Miami-Dade Police Chief, "This has no room in our school system".

The suspect was arrested and charged with seven counts of lewd and lascivious conduct on a minor.  He is currently out on a $7,500 bond and is no longer an employee for the Miami-Dade School system.

It is considered a felony offence when lewd conduct involves a minor.  When the behavior is intended to arouse the sexual libido of the adult or the child, you will more than likely be charged with a felony crime of lewd conduct.

With overwhelming pressure from the public many prosecutors will go to the extremes to secure convictions in these cases.  If you have been arrested and charged with a lewd and lascivious behavior it is essential that you contact an aggressive Miami criminal defense attorney immediately.  At Musca Law they will diligently defend your legal rights.

A woman was shot in the stomach at her home, after an argument with a man that also resides in the home according to police.

The woman was taken to the hospital where she underwent surgery, although her condition was not known at the time, she died shortly after.

In a statement made by a neighbor "I heard two shots, just two minutes apart".   A second man that resided in the house attempted to take the gun, where additional shots were fired however, they were able to detain the gunman.

The man has been arrested and now faces homicide charges.

Murder cases are unlike any other criminal case.  The stakes are high and test both the accused and the lawyer. Prosecutors habitually charge individuals with first-degree murder when the allegations, at most, support a charge of manslaughter. An experienced defense lawyer can be counted on to properly analyze the prosecutor's evidence, to offer solid advice, and to skillfully attack the prosecutor's evidence at trial.

When your freedom, your reputation, and your permanent criminal records are at stake, you want Musca Law on your side. They can handle the defense of all violent crimes, state or federal.  If you have been charged with a violent crime contact Musca Law to schedule a free confidential consultation with an experienced Miami violent crimes defense attorney. 

A 38 year old man has been arrested and charged with the sexual assault of a 91-year-old-woman. 

The man had entered the home of an elderly woman during the late hours.  When the woman woke to utilize the bathroom, she was attacked by the man.  According to the Sheriff's office the woman was tied up and then sexually assaulted. 

The woman had made a statement that she had lost her wallet, which held the spare key to her home.  Prior to the incident the woman had received a suspicious phone call.  After reviewing the phone records police determined who the suspect was.  Evidence collected including DNA linked police to the suspect in question.

The man is being held in the county jail and faces charges of burglary with battery, sexual battery and kidnapping.

There is no surprise that this crime evokes intense emotions as little tolerance exists for sexual offenders.   In the State of Florida sex crimes are taken very seriously and are subject to vigorous investigations by law enforcement.  If you are charged with committing a sex crime you will face aggressive prosecution by the state.

Being convicted of a sex crime can lead to an array of legal issues that can include, but are not limited to: jail time, hefty fines, community service, probation, court ordered counseling and restitution.  A conviction will also require you to permanently list your name on the state's sex offender registry.

If you have been convicted a sex crime in the State of Florida, you will need to retain an aggressive, experienced and professional criminal defense attorney.  The law offices of Musca Law can provide you with the direction that you need to fight your sex charges.

After the students book bag had been searched by an officer that was called to the scene, a loaded 9 mm handgun was discovered. The teen was immediately arrested and charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds.  He was then transported to the Juvenile Assessment Center.

This is not the first incident of possession of a weapon at the School for Applied Technology.  There was an incident approximately four years prior involving the school's principal.  He was arrested for threatening another teacher with a firearm on school property.

Florida Statute 790.115 states: A person shall not possess any firearm, electric weapon or device, or other weapon as defined in s. 790.001 (13), including a razor blade or box cutter, except authorized in support of school sanctioned activities, at a school-sponsored event or on the property of any school, school bus, or school bus stop.

Possession of a weapon on school grounds can be a complex matter.  If you or someone that you know has been charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds the experienced lawyers at Musca Law can help.   Your freedom is too valuable; do not risk losing your independence and reputation by engaging less experienced legal representation, contact a Miami criminal defense attorney at Musca Law firm to schedule a free confidential consultation: (800) 678-2252.

Miami- Detectives are investigating a man who has allegedly been stealing identities and passing counterfeit checks across South Florida.  This form of criminal act is often referred to as Identity Theft.

In a statement made by police the suspect enters the victim's banks to then deposit counterfeit checks into their accounts.  A split deposit is made where the suspect deposits a phony check into the victim's account to then withdraw a portion of the funds.

Identity theft is a crime that is considered to be a white collar crime.  White collar crimes are fraud, bankruptcy fraud, bribery, insider trading, embezzlement, computer crime, medical crime, public corruption, identity theft, environmental crime, pension fund crime, RICO crimes, consumer fraud, occupational crime, securities fraud, financial fraud, and forgery.

A conviction for a white collar crime could mean prison time and thousands of dollars in fines.

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime in the State of Florida you will need to hire an experienced Florida Criminal Defense Attorney who will demand the integrity and the proficiency of the investigation that lead to the arrest is beyond reproach.  Attorneys at Musca Law will provide you with the highest quality criminal representation available.

As an experienced Miami Criminal Defense Attorney, Attorney Musca is committed to protecting his clients' rights. If you or someone that you know is facing a white collar crime, contact Musca Law to schedule a consultation.  Call Musca Law toll free at 1-800-687-2252 or visit us on the web at muscalaw.com.

Miami-Dade - A gunman shot a 35 year old man in front of his home over the weekend.  The incident involved a robbery where the gunman tried to steal a gold chain off of the victim.  "The subject discharged his firearm twice, not striking anyone within the vehicle," said a Miami-Dade Police Detective.  "Once the subject fled on foot, that's when the victim began to chase after the subject.  The subject fired multiple shots towards the victim, striking him and that's where he collapsed."

The victim had been airlifted by rescue crews to Jackson Memorial Hospital where the victim remains in critical condition.  Police are on alert for the gunman who fled the scene in a green mini-van.

Leaving the scene of a crime in the State of Florida can carry severe legal penalties.  Such penalties could result in a long term jail sentence, high fines and restitution.  

Be aware of the reality of the Criminal Justice System and the factors at play.  Most of all, take any criminal charges seriously.  Make sure that you have an attorney that can best represent your case. 

If you or someone that you know are facing serious criminal charges and would like to discuss the legal options available to you please contact Attorney Musca at (800) 687-2252 or visit him on the web at muscalaw.com.  Remember a criminal conviction will not only affect your future, it will follow you for the rest of your life.  The sooner that you retain legal representation the better the results will be. 

It is vital that you retain and experienced criminal defense attorney without delay.  Attorney John Musca is an aggressive criminal defense lawyer who is on your side!

A Miami-Dade home was robbed over the weekend by a group of men posing as police officers.

The men knocked on the door when a 71-year-old man was knocked to the ground, and a 36 year-old-man was pistol whipped. 

Two of the men had been wearing masks however none had police badges, or any other items that contained a police insignia.

Once inside the home, two women were made to get down on the floor, to then be forced to hand over money and other valuables. Both men in the home had been treated for minor injuries at an area hospital.

Two vehicles were also stolen, a Cadillac Escalade and a red Ford Explorer. 

Home Invasions implicate a burglary of an occupied dwelling, using a weapon to harm or threaten. Usually Home Invasions include the commission of other crimes including theft or battery. It can be punishable by life imprisonment.

The State of Florida has strict laws relative to Home Invasions.

812.135 Home-invasion robbery.

(1) "Home-invasion robbery" means any robbery that occurs when the offender enters a dwelling with the intent to commit a robbery, and does commit a robbery of the occupants therein.

(2)(a) If in the course of committing the home-invasion robbery the person carries a firearm or other deadly weapon, the person commits a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) If in the course of committing the home-invasion robbery the person carries a weapon, the person commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(c) If in the course of committing the home-invasion robbery the person carries no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon, the person commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. 

A criminal conviction will not only affect your future it will follow you for the rest of your life.  Do not hesitate involving an attorney, the sooner an attorney is involved the better the results.  When there is an investigation involved, evidence can be mishandled.  An experienced and diligent criminal defense attorney will scrutinize all of the evidence involved.

If you or someone that you know is facing criminal charges it is vital that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney without delay.  Attorney Musca is an aggressive Miami criminal defense lawyer who can make the difference between a prison sentence and a dismissed criminal charge.  Musca Law is on your side.

A Hollywood man has been sentenced to life in prison for a sexual battery conviction on a child under the age of 12. The defendant and former friend of the victim's parents, 52-year old Kenneth O'Brian, stayed at the home of the victim for a period of time. In September 2008, the father of the victim allegedly walked in on a naked O'Brian in bed with his son.

The defendant denied all of the allegations and pled not guilty to the six counts of sexual battery on a child under the age of 12. The State had no DNA or forensic evidence, but did have the witness testimony of the victim's father who walked in on the act. The Court convicted O'Brian and sentenced him to life in prison.

Pursuant to Florida Statute 794.011, sexual battery on a victim under the age of 12 is considered oral, anal or vaginal penetration by another. This definition also includes the use of objects by an offender. The crime of sexual battery on a child 12 years of age or under is a very serious felony offense. If convicted, the defendant will receive a mandatory minimum sentence of life behind bars.

Four suspects have been taken into custody for the burglary of Anthony's Fine Jewelers in Stuart. The suspects are accused of gaining access to the jewelry store by breaking through the roof of the neighboring automobile shop. The men, 43-year old Pedro Nunez, 53-year old Antonio Garcia, 23-year old Juan Reyes-Hernandez and 43-year old Florencio Hernandez, broke through the connecting wall of the businesses, however, could not break open the jewelers safe.

An alarm had been set off during their entry and police arrived on the scene. The suspects had no time to flee and subsequently arrested. The Martin County Sheriff's Office found the men and their two cars parked next door in the Hampton Inn Parking lot. A search of the vehicles revealed gloves, radios, cutting torches, flashlights, compact compressor, jackhammer and a grinder. All four men were also covered in dry wall dust.

A Miami area gynecologist has been charged with sexual battery on three minor victims. The accused, Dr. Hamilton Monteiro, has been practicing at Global OBGYN on Pines Boulevard and North Palm Avenue in Pembroke Pines for in the past two years. The victims came forward two years after the incidents have allegedly taken place.

The victims' ages at the time of the sexual offenses were 9, 10 & 11 years old. Dr. Monteiro is accused of trapping one victim in a bathroom and forcing her to perform oral sex on him and then watched her take a shower. The second victim claimed the doctor restrained her and then touched her inappropriately. The third and youngest of the victims stated to police that the defendant forced her to watch pornography.

Doctors discovered 19 drug filled balloons inside a teen after he suffered multiple seizures inside the Miami airport. The teen, 18-year old Joseph Wilco, was on a layover in route to return to New York after a trip with his father in Ecuador. Wilco did not make his connecting flight because he collapsed with seizures. Medics transported him to Jackson Memorial Hospital.

Doctors could not find the cause of the teen's seizures until Wilco's mother suggested that they x-ray her son's stomach. The physicians found 19 cocaine and heroin filled balloons inside the teen's intestines. Wilco had attempted to smuggle the drugs inside the United States when something went wrong.

Wilco's father whom he was visiting in Ecuador is a convicted drug dealer. The United States had deported the father back to Ecuador. Wilco remains inside the Intensive Care Unit and is unable to breathe on his own. There is no prognosis on his condition and no information on whether criminal charges will be filed against the teen.