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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
Patrick Joseph Hughes
October 10, 2024
Rating:
10
Rodrigo is very reasonable and has a great courtroom demeanor. It is effective when interacting with the opposing counsel (as I was in a couple of cases against him), as well as with a judge and jury. He is also a great writer with a strong appellate background, which I witnessed while we worked together for several years in the Air Force JAG Corps' Appellate Defense Division. He'd be a great lawyer to have on your side.
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Biography
I grew up in Central Florida, attending St. Paul's Catholic School, Father Lopez High School, the University of Central Florida, and ultimately passed up offers from out of town schools to study law in Orlando at Barry University School of Law. I then chose to serve the country that took me and my family in as a child. During my eleven years in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps, I prosecuted and defended Airmen at trial and on appeal, and represented Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in his death penalty military commission in Guantanamo Bay. After experiencing every aspect of a criminal case, it was time to return home to my community. But though I hung up my boots, my duty to serve my community continues.
Read more about me at: www.carucolaw.com/biography
Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
- Military Law
- Appeals & Appellate
- Federal Appeals
- DUI & DWI
- White Collar Crime
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights
Video Conferencing
- FaceTime
- Google Meet
- Zoom
Fees
- Free Consultation
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
- The Florida Bar
- ID Number: 85772
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- 11th Circuit
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
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- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida
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- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Founder
- Caruco Law, PLLC
- - Current
- Judge Advocate
- United States Air Force
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- Law Clerk
- United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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Education
- Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law
- J.D. (2010)
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- University of Central Florida
- B.A. (2006)
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Professional Associations
- National College for DUI Defense
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- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- - Current
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- Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- - Current
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- Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- - Current
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- George C. Young American Inn of Court
- Barrister
- - Current
- Activities: Provide opportunities for law students from local law schools as well as young lawyers to learn from judges and experienced lawyers through monthly general membership meetings, community-based projects, and social activities.
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- National Institute of Military Justice
- Fellow
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- Activities: The country's only non-governmental organization dedicated solely to the study and improvement of the military's justice system. NIMJ members include prominent law professors and practitioners, as well as leaders of think tanks and non-profits. Membership is by invitation only.
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- The Florida Bar # 85772
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- In Order to Form a More Perfect Court: A Quantitative Measure of the Military’s Highest Court’s Success As a Court of Last Resort
- Vermont Law Review
- Treating Members of the Military at Least as Well as Inmates and Students: Determining When Military Necessity Requires Infringing Upon Constitutional Rights in Cases Before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
- University of Memphis Law Review
- In the Trenches of Florida’s War on Gangs: A Framework For Prosecuting Florida’s Anti-Gang Sentence Enhancement Provision
- Barry Law Review
- An Individual-Level Analysis of Incivility in the Post-Reform Congress
- Southern Political Science Association
Legal Answers
11 Questions Answered
- Q. Can a friend or family member file for a Arthur bond hearing on behalf of someone incarcerated if PD won't? If so how
- A: Generally, a person can file pro se (on their own), or through their attorney. Another person would have no standing because he or she is not a party or legal representative of a party. Instead, the decision would be whether to remain with the PD, or hire private counsel.
- Q. How long legally can an investigation be extended from case to case for a "conspiracy to commit human trafficking"
- A: That depends on several factors, but generally the investigation will take as long as the prosecution wants to build its case. That’s why it’s important to engage a lawyer early. That lawyer can reach out to the prosecution on your behalf to get you answers and to work to resolve the case before any charges get filed.
- Q. My dad is in jail for a probation/cc violation he's been in there since the end of July, he denied the vop and they set
- A: It sounds like your issue is very fact-specific, and I would encourage you to engage with a criminal defense attorney to dig in and figure it out.
Generally, a conviction comes with a confinement sentence that is suspended (probation). Think, for a misdemeanor, one year in jail, suspended, for example. If you violate the terms of probation, it’s isn’t really a new charge. The state says you broke the terms of your probation so it becomes “unsuspended.” Because it isn’t a new charge, the rules for first appearance, arraignment, speedy trial don’t work the same.
As for the scoresheet, the prosecution is required to complete it and the defense can bring matters to the attention ... Read More
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