Law Office of Orlando Rodriguez

• Driving Under the Influence (DUI) and other serious driving-related criminal charges.
• Emphasis on the potentially life‑changing consequences of a DUI arrest.

Drug-Related Offenses

• Drug possession, manufacturing, delivery, trafficking, and distribution of controlled substances.
• Cases involving cocaine, marijuana, crack, crystal meth, hallucinogens, narcotics, ecstasy, GHB, opiates, and certain prescription drugs (e.g., Vicodin, Valium, Percocet, OxyContin).
• Defense in investigations and prosecutions for drug trafficking at the state level.

Domestic Violence

• Criminal charges involving alleged abuse against a family or household member, including:
• Battery and aggravated assault
• Sexual assault
• Aggravated stalking
• Kidnapping and false imprisonment
• Other criminal offenses resulting in physical injury or death within a family or household context.
• Representation in related civil injunctions / restraining orders and Stay Away orders.

Fraud and White Collar Crimes

• State and federal fraud accusations, including insurance fraud, credit card fraud and other financial crimes.

Robbery, Theft and Burglary

• Robbery, theft, burglary and related property crimes.

Cybercrimes and PPP / EIDL Loan Fraud

• Cybercrime matters including alleged PPP loan fraud and EIDL-related fraud involving Small Business Administration programs.

Other Criminal Offenses

• Violent crimes and other felony and misdemeanor offenses.

Approach to Representation

• More than 15 years of legal experience focused on criminal defense.
• Willing to take difficult cases to trial when appropriate.
• Does not simply accept state attorney settlements without careful evaluation of the client's options.
• Provides clients with his personal phone number for emergency contact.

Office Address

• 9700 South Dixie Highway, Suite 600, Miami, FL 33156

Note: Consultations and meetings are by appointment only.

Business Hours

• Consultations: By appointment
• Voicemail and email: 24/7/365

Free Case Evaluation

• Free initial case evaluation available.
• You can request a free consultation by phone, email, or the contact form on the website.

Languages

• Services are available in English and Spanish (see Spanish version of the website).

• Federal prosecutors are actively investigating and bringing charges in connection with:
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) applications
• Investigations often focus on allegations such as:
• Using PPP or EIDL funds for personal or non‑approved expenses
• Making false statements or misrepresentations to influence the Small Business Administration (SBA) to approve a loan or to forgive it

Potential Risks

Being accused of PPP or EIDL fraud can expose you to:

• Federal criminal charges
• Significant fines and restitution payments
• Possible imprisonment

When to Contact the Firm

• If you or your company is under investigation or has been contacted by law enforcement or federal agencies about PPP or EIDL loans, you should seek legal counsel immediately.
• Attorney Orlando Rodríguez can evaluate the situation, advise you on your rights and options, and represent you in dealings with investigators and in court.

Under Florida law, domestic violence involves an act of abuse against a family or household member, including:

• Spouses and former spouses
• People related by blood or marriage
• People currently residing together as a family
• People who have resided together in the past as a family
• Parents of a child in common (whether or not they have been married)

Common criminal charges that can be treated as domestic violence include:

• Battery
• Aggravated assault
• Sexual assault
• Aggravated stalking
• Kidnapping
• False imprisonment
• Any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death to a family or household member

Prosecution of Domestic Violence Cases

• The State of Florida may prosecute domestic violence cases even when the alleged victim does not want to "press charges."
• Because prosecutors pursue these cases aggressively, it is important to speak with an experienced defense attorney as early as possible.

Possible Penalties and Consequences

Depending on the charge and circumstances, penalties can include:

• Up to 5 years in prison
• Up to a $5,000 fine
• Completion of a 26‑week Batterer's Intervention Program (BIP)
• 12 months of probation
• Community service hours

Additional possible consequences include:

• Impact on child custody and visitation rights
• Difficulty finding employment
• Ineligibility for gun ownership
• Loss of voting rights until all terms of the sentence are completed
• Challenges obtaining housing

Injunctions and "Stay Away" Orders

• Civil injunctions (often called restraining orders) can be requested by someone who claims to be in fear of imminent danger.
• "Stay Away" orders typically prohibit contact with the alleged victim while a criminal case is pending.
• In some circumstances, a Stay Away order can be modified (for example, to allow non‑violent contact) at the request of the alleged victim and with court approval.

Orlando Rodríguez's Experience

• Began his legal career as a public defender in the Domestic Violence Courthouse, handling hundreds of domestic violence cases.
• Understands both the legal consequences and the sensitive, personal nature of these accusations.

When to Contact the Firm

• If you have been arrested, served with a restraining order or Stay Away order, or believe you may be under investigation for a domestic violence‑related offense, contact the office for a consultation and case evaluation.

Cases may include allegations of:

• Possession, sale, distribution, transportation, cultivation or manufacturing of controlled substances
• Trafficking in controlled substances
• Possession with intent to sell, manufacture or distribute
• Obtaining a controlled substance by fraud or forgery
• Illegal use of prescription medications
• Maintaining a dwelling or motor vehicle to store drugs
• Possession of drug paraphernalia

Substances involved can include (among others):

• Marijuana
• Crack cocaine
• Powder cocaine
• Crystal methamphetamine
• Hallucinogens
• Narcotics and opiates
• Ecstasy and GHB
• Prescription medications such as Vicodin, Valium, Percocet and OxyContin

Potential Penalties

Penalties in drug trafficking cases can be severe and may include:

• Prison time
• Even first‑time offenders can face sentences of more than one year
• In serious trafficking cases, prison terms may be up to 25 years or more
• Many offenses carry mandatory minimum sentences
• Substantial fines
• State convictions may involve fines from tens of thousands to more than $100,000
• Federal convictions can involve fines in the hundreds of thousands of dollars or more
• Probation and other conditions as part of or in addition to incarceration and fines

The penalties imposed in any particular case depend on factors such as:

• The quantity of drugs involved
• The type of drug
• The person's prior criminal history

Life Consequences of a Drug Conviction

A drug conviction can:

• Be difficult to seal or expunge from your record
• Negatively affect immigration status
• Limit employment and career opportunities
• Disrupt your education, work and family life

Defense Approach

Attorney Orlando Rodríguez has:

• Represented hundreds of clients in drug cases, ranging from simple possession to large‑scale trafficking
• Extensive experience with Fourth Amendment search‑and‑seizure law
• Experience challenging unlawful searches of homes, vehicles and personal property
• A practice of identifying legal issues, thoroughly reviewing the evidence, taking depositions when appropriate and filing motions to suppress unlawfully obtained evidence

When to Seek Help

• If you or a loved one is under investigation or has been charged with a drug crime, contact the office promptly to discuss your legal options and potential defense strategies.

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