Come Back with a Warrant

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael A. Gottlieb delves into the intricacies of assault and battery charges under Florida law. Joined by Evan Mack, the discussion highlights the fundamental differences between assault and battery, emphasizing how the presence of a weapon or the severity of an injury can elevate charges to aggravated assault or battery.  G...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with A Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Evan Mack delve into the intricacies of how recorded conversations become pivotal evidence in criminal cases. They discuss the common types of recordings used, such as jail calls, and the legalities surrounding recording without consent in Florida. Michael explains the concept of controlled calls and h...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb discusses the intricacies of drug cases prosecuted federally versus those in Florida state court. Host Evan Mack and Gottlieb explore the criteria that determine federal jurisdiction, emphasizing the role of interstate commerce in such decisions. They delve into the differences between federal and state investi...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Evan Mack delve into the complexities of using surveillance footage in criminal cases. They discuss how video evidence becomes part of a case, the challenges of proving its authenticity, and the potential for misinterpretation. Michael shares insights from his extensive experience in South Florida cour...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Lisa Mosbey delve into the intricate process of how white collar investigations transition into criminal prosecutions. They explore the initial stages of an investigation, often triggered by allegations of fraud or regulatory violations, and discuss the lengthy duration these investigations can take, s...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb joins host Lisa Mosbey to explore the critical role of digital communication in criminal cases. They discuss how texts, emails, and social media posts can become pivotal evidence, often leading to convictions. Michael explains the ease with which oversharing online can implicate individuals in criminal activiti...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, host Lisa Mosbey and Attorney Michael Gottlieb delve into the complexities of domestic violence charges in Florida. They discuss the immediate consequences of an accusation, including the automatic issuance of no-contact orders and the potential impact on living arrangements. Gottlieb explains the intricacies of navigating family court...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, host Lisa Mosbey and attorney Michael Gottlieb delve into the complexities of gun charges in Florida. They discuss how gun-related offenses can dramatically increase the severity of charges, often leading to enhanced penalties such as life imprisonment. Michael explains the intricacies of Florida's 10-20-Life law, which imposes mandato...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back With a Warrant, host Sean O'Connor sits down with attorney Michael Gottlieb to explore the complexities of circumstantial evidence in criminal cases. Michael, with over 30 years of experience in South Florida's legal system, breaks down the differences between direct and circumstantial evidence, illustrating how prosecutors build cases without direct...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Sean O'Connor delve into the dynamic nature of criminal jury trials. Michael shares his extensive experience from over three decades in the courtroom, highlighting how unexpected shifts can occur once evidence is presented. They discuss real-life examples where testimonial evidence changed the course...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Sean O'Connor delve into the intricacies of search warrants in Florida. Michael, with over three decades of experience in the courtroom, explains the criteria law enforcement must meet to obtain a search warrant, emphasizing the importance of probable cause. The discussion covers various types of warr...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Sean O'Connor delve into the intricacies of white collar criminal investigations. Michael shares insights from his extensive experience in South Florida's legal system, discussing how such investigations often begin quietly and the factors that trigger them. The episode explores the types of financial...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb joins host Shameika Rhymes to dissect the complexities of violent crime cases in Florida. Michael, with over three decades of legal experience, delves into how these cases are constructed from the ground up, focusing on evidence and testimony that prosecutors prioritize. The discussion highlights the critical...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb joins host Shameika Rhymes to delve into the complexities of DUI manslaughter cases in Florida. Michael, with over three decades of experience in criminal defense, explains the significant differences between standard DUI and DUI manslaughter cases, highlighting the severe penalties and the intricacies of Flori...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back With a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb joins host Lisa Mosbey to explore the complexities of DUI cases in Florida. They discuss how video evidence often outweighs breathalyzer results, the significance of initial traffic stops, and the reliability of field sobriety tests. Michael explains the nuances of officer observations and the impact of refusi...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, host Lisa Mosbey and seasoned defense attorney Michael Gottlieb delve into the critical role of witness testimony in shaping criminal cases. Michael, who has litigated over 150 jury trials, discusses the nuances of witness credibility and how it can influence the outcome of a trial. They explore how witness statements evolve over time,...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Sean O'Connor delve into the intricacies of police questioning during criminal investigations. Michael, with his extensive experience in defending constitutional rights, sheds light on what prompts law enforcement to question individuals and the potential implications of these interactions. The discuss...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb and host Sean O'Connor delve into the intricacies of what prosecutors must prove in a criminal case. Michael, with over three decades of experience in South Florida's courtrooms, explains the process of filing an information and the burden of proving each element beyond a reasonable doubt. The discussion covers...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb and host LeAnn Lyon delve into the intricate process that unfolds after a defendant's first court date in Florida. Michael explains the significance of the magistrate court hearing, where bond is set, and the critical period that follows, during which case filing occurs. He emphasizes the importance of hiring a...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb and host LeAnn Lyon delve into the complexities of federal criminal investigations. They discuss the differences between federal and state cases, highlighting the thoroughness and extended timelines of federal probes, particularly in drug and white-collar crimes. Michael explains how federal investigations ofte...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back With a Warrant, host LeAnn Lyon and attorney Michael Gottlieb explore the complexities of how prior criminal records impact new cases in Florida. Michael, with over three decades of experience and more than 150 jury trials under his belt, explains the state's point system and how prior offenses can lead to mandatory prison sentences. They discuss how m...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb and host LeAnn Lyon delve into the critical decision-making process between going to trial or accepting a plea in Florida criminal cases. Michael shares his extensive experience from over three decades in the courtroom, explaining the factors that influence whether a case proceeds to trial or is resolved throug...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, attorney Michael Gottlieb delves into the complexities of bond and no bond holds within the Florida legal system. Michael discusses the various reasons an individual may be held without bond, such as the severity of charges like those punishable by life (PBL) or higher. He explains the Arthur hearing process and the criteria judges con...

Episode Summary:  In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb delves into the intricacies of criminal investigations and the critical role of defense attorneys. Michael, with over three decades of experience in South Florida's legal landscape, explains how individuals often learn they are under investigation and the importance of hiring an attorney early on. He discusses...

Episode Summary: In this episode of Come Back with a Warrant, Attorney Michael Gottlieb delves into the intricacies of identifying weaknesses in criminal cases. He discusses the importance of scrutinizing the prosecution's evidence and how overestimating the state's position can help build a strong defense. Michael explains the three main sources of reasonable doubt: evidence, lack of evidence, an...