WESH 2 News Interview: Orlando Attorney Jose Rivas Analyzes Sheriff Lopez Bond Complications
Former Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez remains behind bars more than a week after his arrest on racketeering charges, unable to post his $1 million bond because of strict legal requirements for proving the legitimacy of bond funds. WESH 2 News recently interviewed Orlando criminal defense attorney and television legal analyst Jose Rivas to talk […]
Legal Analyst Jose Rivas Explains New Immigration Law, the Laken Riley Act, in Telemundo Interview
In a recent Telemundo News interview, Orlando criminal defense attorney and television legal analyst Jose Rivas provided crucial insights into the new immigration law, the Laken Riley Act, recently signed into law by Donald Trump. This legislation marks a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, with far-reaching consequences for Florida’s immigrant communities and economy. Tough […]
Legal Expert Jose Rivas Addresses Nevada’s Shift on Publishing Mug Shots in Univision Interview
In a recent prime-time interview on Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language network in America, Orlando-based criminal defense attorney and television legal analyst Jose Rivas offered his expertise on the contentious issue of publishing mug shots. The discussion, which reached millions of viewers across the country, focused on recent decisions by several Las Vegas area police departments […]
Rivas Interviewed on Univision about Practicing Medicine Without a License Charge
When Univision News needed to interview a legal expert for a national news story about the recent arrest of two men for practicing medicine without a license, they contacted Orlando criminal defense attorney Jose Rivas. The crime involved two men who were operating an illegal dental practice “in the back of a convenience store along […]
Looking for a Defense Lawyer in Orlando? Learn the Questions to Ask. It’s YOUR Future.
If you need to hire a defense lawyer in Orlando, you are probably doing it under pressure after an arrest, an investigation, or a panicked call from a loved one. People often ask, “How soon should I hire a defense lawyer after an arrest in Orlando?” The honest answer is: as soon as possible, and […]
Orlando Immigration Detention Lawyer: Jose Rivas on ICE Facility Legal Implications
The federal government is talking about opening an ICE detention facility in Orlando, raising alarms in the community about local authority, potential human rights abuses, and economic costs. Orlando immigration detention lawyer and television legal analyst Jose Rivas was interviewed by Univision Orlando to provide expert analysis on the developing situation and its legal implications for the region. […]
Federal vs. Local Power Over ICE Detention Centers in Orlando
When news breaks that a warehouse or local facility might become an ICE detention center in Orlando, fear and confusion spread quickly through immigrant communities in Central Florida. Families want to know: Who is really in charge? Can local officials stop it? What rights do people still have if a detention facility opens nearby? The […]
First Appearance in Court in Orlando: What to Expect in Orange County
First Appearance in Court in Orlando – Why It Matters If you or someone you love has just been arrested in Orange County, the next big step is the first appearance in court in Orlando. It usually happens within about 24 hours of arrest and often feels rushed, confusing, and intimidating. What is first appearance in […]
Minneapolis ICE Shooting: What You Need to Know About Federal Use of Force Laws
The Minneapolis ICE shooting has reignited crucial conversations about when federal law enforcement officers are legally justified in using lethal force. Telemundo News recently interviewed Orlando criminal defense attorney and television legal analyst José Rivas about the constitutional protections and legal protocols that should govern federal agents’ actions—protections that apply to every person in the […]
Your Rights During Police Questioning in Florida – Why It Matters
You have rights during police questioning in Florida. Police questioning can start casually: “We just want to ask you a few questions.” But the stakes are high. Anything you say—whether you are under arrest or not—can be used against you later in court. Knowing your rights during police questioning in Florida can be the difference […]