About Kenneth Padowitz

Kenneth Padowitz is a Fort Lauderdale, FL., based criminal defense attorney.

THE BROWARD COUNTY CRIME COMMISSION CONFERENCE ON JUVENILE AND ADOLESCENT VIOLENCE

Defense Attorney and Former Homicide Prosecutor Ken Padowitz a guest speaker on a panel discussing Lionel Tate: A Psychological Case Study of a Landmark Trial The Broward County Crime Commission held a Seminar on Juvenile and Adolescent Violence: Why the unthinkable happens? on Friday, September 30th, 2016 at the Westin Fort Lauderdale Hotel. Attorney Ken Padowitz, the former Homicide Prosecutor and Assistant State Attorney who was on the internationally  known case, spoke on a panel consisting of the former Defense Attorney, Judge [...]

THE BROWARD COUNTY CRIME COMMISSION CONFERENCE ON JUVENILE AND ADOLESCENT VIOLENCE2019-10-20T21:35:55+00:00

ACCOMPLICE IN SUICIDE PUT UNDER HOUSE ARREST (1992 case)

Leading Volpe to the gun may have been stupid, Padowitz told Lebow. But "retrieving the gun, loading it and cocking back the hammer -- we're beyond stupid. We've entered the Twilight Zone." Ken Padowitz in Trial during Cross Examination JOSEPH WILLIAMS Herald Staff Writer PUBLICATION: Miami Herald, The (FL) SECTION: BRWD N DATE: August 11, 1992 EDITION: BRWRD Page: 4BR A Broward prosecutor said Jeramy Ricky Rushing went past stupidity and into "the Twilight Zone" by giving a loaded gun to a [...]

ACCOMPLICE IN SUICIDE PUT UNDER HOUSE ARREST (1992 case)2019-10-20T21:35:55+00:00

5 Things To Look For Before Hiring A Criminal Lawyer

"Sometimes high profile attorneys, such as criminal lawyer Kenneth Padowitz, will be used as a source by the media to help make sense of a trial, which makes it easier to research their knowledge and experience on cases." By Megan Brame-Finkelstein Award-winning entrepreneur, podcaster, small business ninja. 7/15/2016 Look, let’s get real here: Hiring a criminal or DUI lawyer is a topic no one is excited to learn about. Unfortunately, things happen and being prepared as [...]

5 Things To Look For Before Hiring A Criminal Lawyer2022-11-03T18:20:37+00:00

Ken Padowitz Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary AV Preeminent Lawyer Rating

Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings AV Preeminent is a significant rating accomplishment a testament to the fact that a lawyer's peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney Kenneth Padowitz, is honored to have earned an AV® Preeminent Rating issued by Martindale-Hubbell, the leading independent attorney rating entity. An AV® Rating is the highest rating possible and signifies that the lawyer has reached the heights of professional excellence. Specifically defined: an A rating indicates “Very High To Preeminent Legal Ability”, and a [...]

Ken Padowitz Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary AV Preeminent Lawyer Rating2019-10-20T21:35:55+00:00

DNA TEST FREES ACCUSED RAPIST – WRONG MAN HELD FOR 8 MONTHS, PROSECUTORS SAY (May 2, 1990 Case)

"For the first time in Broward County, someone accused of a crime is being set free because of modern biomedics and DNA testing." "Thank God for this test," said Assistant State Attorney Kenneth Padowitz, who said he plans to drop three felony charges against Lucas this morning.    SCOTT HIGHAM Herald Staff Writer PUBLICATION: Miami Herald DATE: May 2, 1990 Detectives thought they had the brutal crime solved when prosecutors made one more check in the case [...]

DNA TEST FREES ACCUSED RAPIST – WRONG MAN HELD FOR 8 MONTHS, PROSECUTORS SAY (May 2, 1990 Case)2024-03-07T19:17:26+00:00

2 DADS PURSUED DANIA HIT-AND-RUN LEADS DETECTIVE, PROSECUTOR SAY OWN KIDS INSPIRED THEM (1993 Case)

Teamed up to crack the case of their lives, the two men pursued leads not only as policeman and prosecutor, but also as a pair of dads dedicated to a little girl's soul. "You can't help but think about life and death -- dealing with the birth of a new child, and working toward justice for the death of another child," Padowitz recalled. RONNIE GREENE Herald Staff Writer PUBLICATION: Miami Herald DATE: March 25, 1993 Detective Bruce Babcock was just [...]

2 DADS PURSUED DANIA HIT-AND-RUN LEADS DETECTIVE, PROSECUTOR SAY OWN KIDS INSPIRED THEM (1993 Case)2019-10-20T21:35:56+00:00

Federal Sentencing Guidelines

Federal Sentencing Guidelines Sentencing under federal law follows a set of rules. The Federal Sentencing Guidelines manual encapsulates these rules. Often, these rules are strict. However, the guidelines may in a few instances allow the courts to dole out sentencing as it deems fit, albeit under already specified limits. In this article, we delve into the intricacies of federal sentencing guidelines. We discuss what it entails as well as the strengths, and perceived weaknesses of the guidelines. Controversies In all ramifications, the federal [...]

Federal Sentencing Guidelines2022-11-03T18:21:54+00:00

Corey Lewandowski case: Prosecutor details why no charges against Trump campaign manager

"Their job is not just to rubber-stamp police officers' arrests, but to use their discretion in determining whether or not to charge people," said Padowitz. Rafael Olmeda and Marc Freeman Sun Sentinel April 14, 2016 Palm Beach County prosecutors said Thursday they will not be filing a battery charge against Donald Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski because he may have believed he was protecting the Republican candidate from from a Breitbart news reporter after a March 8 news conference. State [...]

Corey Lewandowski case: Prosecutor details why no charges against Trump campaign manager2024-01-31T15:34:08+00:00

Former Homicide Prosecutor Ken Padowitz calls Trump’s Campaign Manager arrest Defense Silly, Absurd

"There's a legal term for that Defense and that's called Silly and Absurd" - Ken Padowitz, Broward Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Florida Criminal Defense Lawyer Kenneth Padowitz highlights on MSNBC the substantial evidence against Donald Trump's campaign manager. The prosecutors can decline to file an "Information" or charges from the arrest or the Defendant could enter an Anger Management program. There still is a good possibility of a "Not Guilty" verdict if there was a Jury Trial. Padowitz states [...]

Former Homicide Prosecutor Ken Padowitz calls Trump’s Campaign Manager arrest Defense Silly, Absurd2019-10-20T21:35:56+00:00

MSNBC Interview of Ken Padowitz on Donald Trump Campaign Manager Criminal Charge

"It's not even a close call" as to sufficient evidence to charge Trump Manager, says Adjunct Law Professor Ken Padowitz. Broward County Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Ken Padowitz discusses Donald Trump Campaign Manager arrest for Battery on reporter. "It's not even a close call" as to sufficient evidence to charge Trump manager, says Adjunct Law Professor Ken Padowitz.

MSNBC Interview of Ken Padowitz on Donald Trump Campaign Manager Criminal Charge2019-10-20T21:35:56+00:00
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