Case Results

Representative Case Outcomes

The case results listed here reflect representative outcomes from federal and state criminal defense matters handled by the Law Offices of Paul D. Petruzzi, P.A. These summaries illustrate the types of matters we handle and the approaches we take—from trial defense and negotiated resolutions to appeals and post-conviction relief. Our Florida federal criminal defense attorney has decades of experience in federal courts, while our state practice covers matters in Miami-Dade, Broward, and throughout Florida.

Use the filters above to browse by category—such as Federal or Post-Conviction—or by outcome. You can also browse federal results by topic: money laundering, bank fraud and wire fraud, computer crimes, fraud and financial crimes, and sex crimes and child pornography. Each case is unique, and the facts, law, and strategy vary. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes. If you are under investigation or facing charges, contact our office for a confidential consultation. We handle DUI, drug crimes, fraud, federal white-collar matters, and more throughout South Florida.

Understanding Our Case Results

Cases are organized by category: Federal matters are prosecuted in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and other federal courts; State matters involve Florida state charges in Miami-Dade, Broward, and elsewhere; Appeal refers to appellate representation in the Eleventh Circuit or Florida appellate courts; and Post-Conviction includes habeas corpus, compassionate release, and other relief after conviction. Outcomes—such as dismissed, not guilty, or sentence reduction—reflect the result achieved in that specific case. We also maintain a criminal defense blog and practice guides for additional information on your rights and the legal process.

Our firm has represented clients in drug trafficking, money laundering, bank fraud, wire fraud, computer crimes, fraud and financial crimes, sex crimes, and post-conviction matters. We also handle attempted murder with a firearm, felony murder, manslaughter, kidnapping, robbery, home invasion, sexual battery, bulk cash smuggling, child abuse and neglect, immigration offenses, perjury, tampering, possession of illegal weapons, firearm possession by a convicted felon, shooting or throwing a deadly missile, illegal kickbacks, IPO fraud, healthcare fraud, tax fraud, tax evasion, RICO, and crypto currency and unlicensed money exchange. Every case is different; outcomes depend on the facts, the law, and the strategy. If you are under investigation or facing federal or state charges in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Broward, or elsewhere in Florida, contact our office for a free consultation. We provide trial-ready criminal defense representation.

Prior results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each matter turns on its unique facts, applicable law, and defense strategy. The summaries on this page are intended to illustrate the breadth of our practice and the types of results we have achieved—not to predict results in any particular case. If you have questions about our experience handling matters similar to yours, we invite you to schedule a confidential consultation. Our attorneys are available to discuss your situation and how we may be able to assist with your defense.