Category: Current News

Glenn Roderman ABC’s WPBF 25 News Tzvi Allswang Interview

August 22, 2022

Attorney Glenn Roderman was recently interviewed by ABC’s WPBF 25 News regarding the 20-year-old Tzvi Allswang accused of kidnapping and sexual assault. Glenn previously represented a 15-year-old who accused then 16-year-old Allswang of sexual assault. “It was an isolated incident, we thought,” Roderman said.

What Constitutes Drug Trafficking in Florida?

August 17, 2022

In the United States, drug trafficking is the unlawful cultivation, distribution, or possession of controlled substances. The federal laws clearly state that it is illegal to cultivate, manufacture, sell, dispense, or possess controlled substances. However, every state has its drug trafficking laws that may be confusing. If you are facing drug trafficking charges in Florida—contact […]

Florida Law Video Series Reaches Thousands Of Viewers

August 16, 2022

Glenn R. Roderman’s recently-completed video series, The Spoken Law, reached more than 20,000 visitors on Facebook after being posted on Glenn’s Facebook page during August and September. The 14-part series was recorded in Glenn’s Fort Lauderdale law offices in late July and edited into the 14 shorts. The first videos, which discussed criminal defense strategy, case […]

U.S. Supreme Court To Review Florida Murder Case And Death Sentence

August 16, 2022

When is an IQ low enough for a person to be considered mentally retarded? The United States Supreme Court made a decision in October 2013 to revisit a 2002 ruling in which the justices decided it was cruel and unusual punishment to execute a person who had been determined to be mentally retarded or affected […]

Consider Your Plea Or Your Life May Change Forever

August 16, 2022

Too Fast A Resolution To Your Criminal Case Could Cost You Long Term With literally decades of legal experience under his belt, starting in the early 1970’s, attorney Glenn R. Roderman has seen his share of cases get resolved by plea bargains with prosecutors. Sometimes, taking a plea can be the best answer to resolving […]

U.S. Supreme Court Hears Death Penalty Case Of Man Ruled Mentally Retarded

August 16, 2022

The United States Supreme Court heard arguments March 3 in the case of a Florida man who was convicted in 1978 of killing a pregnant woman and a sheriff’s deputy. We first wrote of the case in December. The case involves Freddie Lee Hall, who had been found mentally retarded but still sentenced to death. […]

Criminal Defense in the News December 14, 2015

August 16, 2022

Dershowitz on the Defense Fresh from Sunday’s New York Times – an intriguing piece with Alan Dershowitz the centerpiece. One of the most noted criminal defense attorneys makes for an excellent feature story. Be sure to click on the TIMELINE feature, too, chronicling Dershowitz’s career over 5 decades. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/12/13/business/alan-dershowitz-on-the-defense-his-own.html?_r=0

FATHER OF MISSING PLANTATION TEEN OUT OF JAIL

August 16, 2022

FATHER OF MISSING PLANTATION TEEN OUT OF JAIL Bruce Jorgensen was arrested on January 28, 2016, at the Miami International Airport for the offense of desertion of a child and held on $1 million dollars bond with multiple conditions, i.e., electronic ankle monitor, daily report to Pre-Trial Services, fully collateralize bond, and surrender passport. Upon […]