Arrested Planet Beach Employee Has All Charges Dropped

Earlier this year, the media reported on the arrest of a Planet Beach employee who was accused of Sexual Battery on two customers. That individual retained Longwell Lawyers, and we issued the following statement at that time:

“Mr. Mosley is not formally charged with any crime. His arrest is based upon an unsupported claim of alleged misconduct that leaves a huge amount of room for reasonable doubt. Read more..

Update: Pastor Angel Perez Press Release [07132012]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ANGEL PEREZ VOLUNTARILY SUBMITS HIMSELF FOR ARREST SO HE CAN ANSWER BASELESS ALLEGATION OF FRAUD.

Kissimmee, Florida:

The law firm of Longwell Lawyers represents Mr. Angel Perez. As was previously reported, Pastor Angel Perez was arrested in May 2012, and released on bond. No charges have been filed. Mr. Perez did not engage in any unlawful conduct in that case. Many news-media outlets have inaccurately reported the story to imply that Mr. Perez admitted to some wrong doing – and  that he claimed a demon possessed him. This is a complete fabrication. Read more..

Why You Should Hire an Attorney in a Criminal Case?

By Attorney Mark Longwell

Many people facing a criminal charge seek advice on how to avoid jail or minimize consequences. It is often the case that there is much at stake professionally and personally. The best advice I can give in such case is to tell them to hire an attorney. What can an attorney do for you? Read more..

What If They Didn’t “Read You Your Rights”?

By Attorney Mark Longwell

“Your rights” are what are commonly known as Miranda Warnings, named after a supreme court case, Miranda v. Arizona. If a person is in custody and interrogated by or on behalf of law enforcement, this is known as a custodial interrogation. Custody is many things, but it is obviously when you have been arrested. Interrogation is many things, but it is clearly when an officer asks you to give information about what happened. If an officer wants to conduct a custodial interrogation, Read more..

Pastor Angel Perez Press Release [05252012]

Pastor Angel Perez is represented by Longwell Lawyers regarding the allegations made against him. Longwell Lawyers has filed documents with the court denying the allegations and asking the State to turn over any evidence it has. Read more..

Criminal Defense Attorney Mark Longwell mentioned in the Orlando Sentinel

Last week, yet another charge was dropped against a resident who had supposedly committed “battery” on an Orlando police officer. This time it was local activist John Kurtz, who had been videotaping someone else’s arrest when Officer Adam Gruler arrested Kurtz.

Gruler claimed Kurtz attacked him. But a jury watched the surveillance video — which didn’t show Kurtz battering anyone, but merely operating a video camera — and acquitted Kurtz of the charge. “It was simple,” said Kurtz’s attorney, Mark Longwell. “The video simply didn’t support the cop’s claim.”

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Tips on How to Hire a Lawyer

By Attorney Mark Longwell

Many people assume that all lawyers are equally qualified to handle their case. In their minds, the decision on which lawyer to hire comes down to finding the one that offers the lowest fee. However, just because someone is a lawyer, doesn’t mean that they are the right lawyer for you, regardless of the fee. While price is important, you should consider many more factors when choosing an attorney. Read more..