Kenneth Padowitz, P.A.

02/09/2026

Officers have always been able to arrest someone encroaching on a crime scene on the charge of resisting an officer without violence, but the new statute extends protections to firefighters, EMS personnel and probation officers and sets the specific 25-foot measurement, according to Ken Padowitz, a former homicide prosecutor and defense attorney based in Fort Lauderdale. - Miami Herald

IS FLORIDA’S HALO LAW PREVENTING BYSTANDERS FROM MONITORING IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT? Officers have always been able to arrest someone encroaching on a crime scene on the charge of resisting an officer without violence, but the new statute extends protections to firefighters, EMS personnel and prob...

01/29/2026

“Dynamic Duo does it again! Manslaughter charges Dismissed by Judge in Stand Your Ground Hearing. A Domestic Violence victim was charged with a crime after she defended herself against potential death when her then boyfriend pointed a loaded gun at her and pulled the trigger. The gun did not fire, but Brittany grabbed her gun and shot him in self Defense. Judge Tim Bailey fairly and accurately followed the law and ruled that Brittany has immunity from prosecution based on Florida’s Stand your Ground Law and insured that Justice was done.”
– Ken Padowitz, Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer

"Dynamic Duo does it again! Manslaughter charges Dismissed by Judge in Stand Your Ground Hearing. A Domestic Violence victim was charged with a crime after she defended herself against potential death when her then boyfriend pointed a loaded gun at her and pulled the trigger. The gun did not fire, b...

01/22/2026

"A Tire Store Owner stands his ground and confronts man he believes beat a woman in his parking lot. Attempting to expel the trespasser, he pulls his gun in self defense when he believes the man reaches for a firearm. No police investigation leads to Life Felony charges against my client which are e...