Miami, FL Criminal Defense Lawyer

Clayton R. Kaeiser

1351 NW 16th Street Miami, Florida 33125 USA

 (877) 596-5602
 (305) 325-9454

www.clayrkpa.com
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Law Firm Overview

Clayton R. Kaeiser have been dedicating his entire career to criminal law. He has stood up for the rights of people facing anything from long prison sentences for drug offenses to the death penalty in first degree murder cases for more than 28 years.

Clayton R. Kaeiser understands criminal defense very well that people in Miami, throughout Florida, and across the United States turn to him. In fact, he wrote the book on it. His book, Florida Criminal Trial Procedure, has been considered by many to be one of the top books on the subject. It can be found in countless courthouse libraries and is used at several area universities. This same trusted knowledge can be put to work defending your rights.

Whether you are in need of a representation for young people charged with juvenile offenses or you are needing defense lawyer for serious drug charge, sex crime or you require effective assistance with another criminal matter, Clayton R. Kaeiser can help.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Extraordinary Writs, Public Corruption, Criminal Appeals Process, Habeas Corpus, Wrongful Conviction, Bond Hearings

Practice Areas Description

- Fraud

Due to the subprime mortgage debacle, the underwriting practices of banks, loan applications of borrowers and activities of real estate investors have fallen under increased scrutiny. In the process, however, over-zealous prosecutors often mistake honest errors for patterns of fraud.

- Insurance Fraud

Insurance policies exist to give people the financial protection they need when unexpected situations arise. However, some people use their insurance companies to finance fraudulent claims.

- Health Care Fraud

From the time an injury is suffered until the time a claim is submitted to the healthcare provider, there are several hands on the paperwork. An injured person may have completed forms regarding their medical history, a health care clinic likely filed forms for appointments requests, and the doctor signed papers for prescriptions or verifying necessary treatments.

- Identity Theft Fraud

Identity theft fraud is a common crime that can carry heavy punishments. While identity theft used to be more simplistic, the crime has become quite sophisticated. People open loans or credit cards in their name, but the account is linked to another person's credit card number.

- Sex Crimes Defense

People accused of sexual assault and other sex crimes face serious consequences if convicted, including extensive jail time and large fines. In addition, the stigma of a sex crime on a criminal record and the requisite sex offender registration can have a lasting and destructive impact on a person's future. For example, a sex crime conviction can affect where a person can live, where he or she can work and where he or she can travel.

- Drug Crime Defense

Drug crime cases almost always involve constitutional issues regarding how drugs were discovered and how they were seized. Did an officer have reasonable suspicion to pull a car over? Was a search warrant executed properly? Did officers intend to look for an excuse to enter a home after knocking on the door? Miami drug crime defense lawyer Clayton R. Kaeiser can help you expose constitutional violations and manipulation on the part of police officers in drug crimes cases.

- Homicide Investigation

A homicide investigation may stem from several different charges. In Florida, first degree murder is the most serious charge and can carry the death penalty. Second degree murder is still serious, but it does not carry mandatory sentencing like first degree murder. Manslaughter is less severe than the other two charges, and an experienced lawyer may be able to mitigate the charges.

- Public Corruption

Allegations of public corruption or fraud can be extremely detrimental to the career of public office holders. Criminal defense lawyer Clayton R. Kaeiser discreetly handles these sensitive matters and understands the importance of resolving these cases in the most efficient manner possible.

- Criminal Appeals Process

- If you were wrongfully convicted, improperly charged or there were mistakes in your criminal trial, the criminal appeals process was designed to protect you. Attorney Clayton R. Kaeiser is a skilled appellate attorney who can help you navigate the appeals system on the state or federal level.

- Habeas Corpus

A writ of habeas corpus is a legal action taken by a prisoner who is demanding to be released from unlawful custody. If you had ineffective counsel during your trial, have an excessive bond or are otherwise illegally detained, habeas corpus can provide the means to get you out of jail.

- Wrongful Conviction

Have you been wrongfully convicted? Are you serving time for a crime you didn't commit? Is your loved one innocent and you need to get him or her out of prison? Attorney Clayton R. Kaeiser can help you. For more than 28 years, he has defended the rights of clients in Miami, throughout Florida and across the United States. He will stand beside you and help you fight your wrongful conviction.

- Bond Hearings

There are important differences between state and federal bond hearings. For example, bonds are not available in state court for offenses involving crimes that carry a life sentence. However, an attorney can request an Arthur hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to hold a defendant without bond. In federal court, however, a defendant can be held without bond if he is believed to be a danger to the community or a flight risk. Additionally, under what has become known as the "Nebbia requirement," a bond may be denied or rejected if the State believes the assets used to post it were derived from criminal activity.

- Probation

A probation violation can have significant impact on your freedom, your criminal history, and your chances for early release if sent back to prison. Understanding what your options are and how to position your case before a judge is essential to avoiding additional legal complications. At the law office of Clayton R. Kaeiser, we counsel and defend people accused or arrested for probation violations. Regardless whether you intentionally or unintentionally violated the terms of your probation, explaining your side of the story to a judge is crucial. Financial difficulties, job worries, or drug and alcohol addictions may not excuse a probation violation but they may convince the court that what you need is counseling rather than jail.

- Juvenile Crime Defense

For attorney Clayton R. Kaeiser, the practice of juvenile law is not just about defending minors against criminal accusations, it is about making a difference in their lives. It is also about keeping them out of the system if they are innocent or pursuing rehabilitation if they are guilty. Most importantly, it is never about punishment.

Attorneys

Clayton R. Kaeiser Attorney Appellate Practice, Criminal Law, DUI, DWI, Litigation

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