Daniel Lenghea PA

Setting up a Business

When it comes to opening a business in Florida the first thing it comes to mind is what type of entity should I form. You could use one of the following formation vehicles: Fictitious Name Limited Liability Company (LLC) Corporation Partnership Fictitious Name A Fictitious Name Registration is required of individuals who do business under any name other than either their legal personal name or a properly registered corporate name, partnership, trademark, service mark or limited liability company. The purpose of Chapter 865.09, Florida Statutes, known as the Fictitious Name Act, is to ensure a public record of the identity of a fictitious name owner. Registration under this act does not reserve or protect a fictitious name against use by another party, nor does it provide rights to the use of a trade name, trademark, service mark or corporate name. The...

Commercial Litigation

"Business Litigation" is the practice of law dealing with the legal problems arising from commercial and business relationships including litigation of controversies arising from those relationships. "Business litigation law" includes evaluating, handling and resolving such controversies before state courts, federal courts, administrative agencies, mediators, and arbitrators. Matters not qualifying for business litigation include areas of practice dealing with personal injury, routine collection matters, marital and family law, or workers' compensation. Courts of "general jurisdiction" shall include state circuit courts, federal district courts, and courts of similar jurisdiction in other states, but not county courts. Commercial law, also known as business law, is the body of law that applies to the rights, relations, and conduct of persons and businesses engaged in commerce,...

DUI

Even your 1st DUI conviction can be costly both in time, fines and living with the consequences. The courts (criminal penalties) and the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (Administrative penalties) can take actions such as: First DUI Conviction Administrative Penalties Driver's license suspension/revocation: 180 days to 1 year DUI Program (if required) and fee: $15 Administrative fee: $130. Driver's license reinstatement fee: Suspension: $45 Revocation: $75. Maintain FR-44 for 3 years Ignition Interlock Device and fee of $12 i(f granted a restricted driver's license). Criminal Penalties Fines of $500 to $1,000. If you have a BAL of .15% or higher, or had a minor in the car, the fine will range between $1,000 and $2,000. Community service. Mandatory 50 hours, or an additional fine equaling $10 per required community...

About Daniel Lenghea

Daniel Lenghea PA is a Florida law firm represented by Daniel Lenghea. Daniel is an United States Attorney who before being licensed in Florida was an International attorney in Romania. Daniel has the right to practice in both jurisdictions (Florida, and Romania) at all levels, including in the European Union. He is also an international arbiter being often requested to assist in international arbitration proceedings as he practices under the Romanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Bucharest. With over 15 years experience in civil, common law, commercial, international contracts and arbitration, Member of Romanian Bar since 1998, Florida Bar since 2010, Federal District Court for Southern District of Florida since 2011, Daniel Lenghea and his team can assist you with professionalism and specific knowledge on several fields but mainly in the realm of business, litigation,...

Drug Charges

Drug Possession: Definition Federal and state drug possession laws make it a crime to willfully possess illegal controlled substances such as marijuana, methamphetamine, cocaine, LSD, "club drugs," and heroin. These laws also criminalize the possession of "precursor" chemicals used in drug cultivation and manufacturing, as well as certain accessories related to drug use. Drug possession laws vary according to drug type, amount, and geographic area of the offense. Possession of small quantities may be deemed "simple" possession, while possession of large amounts may result in a charge of presumed "possession with intent to distribute." Requirements to Prove Possession of Drugs Possession of certain illicit drugs violates federal and state laws. While drug possession laws vary widely from state to state, the elements of the offense are generally the same. Prosecutors...

Credit Bank Fraud

Bank fraud is the use of potentially illegal means to obtain money, assets, or other property owned or held by a financial institution, or to obtain money from depositors by fraudulently posing as a bank or other financial institution. In many instances, bank fraud is a criminal offence. While the specific elements of particular banking fraud laws vary between jurisdictions, the term bank fraud applies to actions that employ a scheme or artifice, as opposed to bank robbery or theft. For this reason, bank fraud is sometimes considered a white-collar crime.[2] 18 U.S. Code § 1344 - Bank fraud Whoever knowingly executes, or attempts to execute, a scheme or artifice— (1) to defraud a financial institution; or (2) to obtain any of the moneys, funds, credits, assets, securities, or other property owned by, or under the custody or control of, a financial institution, by means of...

Wire Fraud

In the United States, mail and wire fraud is any fraudulent scheme to intentionally deprive another of property or honest services via mail or wire communication. It has been a federal crime in the United States since 1872. 18 U.S. Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, radio, or television Whoever, having devised or intending to devise any scheme or artifice to defraud, or for obtaining money or property by means of false or fraudulent pretenses, representations, or promises, transmits or causes to be transmitted by means of wire, radio, or television communication in interstate or foreign commerce, any writings, signs, signals, pictures, or sounds for the purpose of executing such scheme or artifice, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than 20 years, or both. If the violation occurs in relation to, or involving any benefit authorized, transported, transmitted,...

Green Card

The steps to becoming a Green Card holder (permanent resident) vary by category and depend on whether you currently live inside or outside the United States. The main categories are: Green Card Through Family Green Card Through a Job Green Card Through Refugee or Asylee Status Other Ways to Get a Green Card After the Green Card is Granted you can: Renewing or replacing your Green Card Removing conditions on a Green Card Travel outside the United States Rights and responsibilities of Green Card holders The "Green Card Processes & Procedures" section provides additional information on: Green Card Eligibility: Learn who can apply for permanent residence Adjustment of Status: Learn about the multi-step process for individuals inside the United States that want to get a Green Card Consular Processing: Learn about the...