The Law Office Of Christopher A. Haddad

Federal robbery case appealed to US supreme Court

2023-04-11 14:22:25

Conviction: Our client was convicted of Hobbs Act robbery, as well as a Section 924(c) crime of violence.
First Sentence: Three consecutive terms of life imprisonment.
First Appeal: Life sentence reduced to 30 years.
Second Appeal: 30 year sentence upheld Haddad petitions to the Supreme Court of the United States: The petition was denied.

Second degree murder with a firearm charges against 19-year-old dismissed on Stand-Your-Ground defense

2023-03-10 19:28:01

The State conceded to the Defendant’s Stand Your Ground Motion.
Accordingly, the Court dismissed the homicide charge.

First-degree murder case – all charges dropped.

2023-03-10 18:17:53

Defendant's case was dismissed (via Nolle Prossed)
Two expert witnesses were central to the defense.

The Law Office of Christopher Haddad is proud to be a sponsor of Innocence Project of Florida

2023-03-01 20:02:33

About 300 who committed violent crimes as juveniles to be re-sentenced

2015-03-20 10:24:15

In sweeping decisions, the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday set the stage for an estimated 300 inmates throughout the state to be resentenced for violent crimes they committed when they were juveniles.

CNN Newshour Interview

2013-08-15 12:55:43

Last Friday, August 9th, I had the privilege to appear on CNN Newshour at 11AM to be interviewed by CNN anchor Ashleigh Banfield

A Jury has Spoken

2013-07-15 13:48:56

WEST PALM BEACH — When attorney Craig Lawson got up Sunday morning, he had one of the most difficult tasks of his legal career.

We Have Successfully Obtained a Settlement for Our Client

2013-03-13 08:24:23

We have successfully obtained a settlement for our client who sued a local municipality...

We Have Successfully Obtained a Dismissal of All Criminal Charges for Our Client

2013-01-29 14:08:04

The Law Office of Chris Haddad successfully obtained a dismissal of all criminal charges...

Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal Reverses Conviction

2012-12-05 14:55:05

Florida's Fourth District Court of Appeal reverses conviction in case where Mr. Haddad represented the defendant at trial and effectively preserved issue of Prosecutor presenting improper "bad Acts" evidence against his client. View the full PDF version here.

Christopher Haddad talks about firearms law in Florida: the right to bear arms

2012-09-27 10:01:38

Palm Beach Criminal Attorney Christopher Haddad talks with Lisa about firearms law in Florida: the right to bear arms (state and federal laws), the use of force, and shoot first and ask questions later -- Florida's stand your ground law.

The Supreme Court rejects life sentences for juveniles who don't kill

2011-04-05 09:22:36

Two of the four Dunbar Village rapists and a teen who sexually assaulted an 8-year-old, threw her in a trash bin and buried her under 197 pounds of concrete may not have to spend the rest of their lives in prison, thanks to a decision Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court.

Practice Pointers

2010-03-10 09:22:08

We are going to start a series of postings of practice pointers on different areas of trial preparation so please visit our blog regularly for these additions.

Recent Florida Supreme Court criminal law case of interest

2010-03-05 09:20:32

A recent opinion form the Florida Supreme Court reversed a criminal conviction and death sentence. The basis for the reversal was that it was improper for a police officer to testify that his investigation in a case affirmed the findings or facts that were supplied by witnesses.