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Barry M. Wax

Barry M. Wax, Owner of Barry M Wax PLLC, is a criminal defense attorney based in Miami, Florida. With 40 years of experience, he represents clients in both state and federal criminal matters. Mr. Wax earned his J.D. from the University of Miami School of Law in 1985, after completing his B.A. at Florida State University. He attended the National Criminal Defense College in 1987 and received the FACDL President’s Service Award in 2007.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Barry M. Wax

Protecting Your Professional License With a Miami Defense Lawyer

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Jul 01, 2024

Professionals who rely on active professional licenses, such as nurses, doctors, teachers, real estate agents, public adjusters, real estate agents, and others, to do their job need to tread carefully when faced with accusations that put their licenses at risk. A professional license is their…

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Florida Crime Rate by City 2024 – Latest Statistics

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Apr 30, 2024

Florida may be a popular place for tourism, especially in the summer. With its beaches, wildlife, and sunshine, it’s no wonder that it attracts multiple people every year. However, as with all states, Florida has its fair share of crime. Understanding the Florida crime rate…

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Federal Gun Laws 2024 – All You Need to Know

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Mar 21, 2024

Each state seems to have its own specifications regarding gun mandates and what’s not allowed. Keep reading to learn federal gun laws that are in effect no matter where you live. If you’re facing a federal offense, be sure to consult with a federal crime…

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Federal Criminal Laws and Penalties Explained

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Feb 20, 2024

It’s crucial that everyone understands the difference between federal criminal laws and penalties versus those of a state, regardless of where you are living. If you have found yourself entangled in a federal crime, a skilled criminal defense attorney from the Law Offices of Barry…

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Zero-Point Offender Changes – 4c1.1 Amendment [2024 Updated]

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Jan 25, 2024

For the first time in five years, the United States Sentencing Commission proposed and adopted a new set of amendments. The sentencing guidelines that these changes apply to are those involving federal convictions. These new amendments went into effect on November 1, 2023. With the…

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Facing Clinical Trial Fraud Accusations in Florida? What to Do

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Aug 15, 2023

Clinical trials are the bedrock of the medical research industry. They provide evidence to build trust with consumers and the FDA that new drugs, treatments, and devices are safe and effective. Because these trials deal with products that will be used directly on or within…

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Healthcare Fraud Allegations and The Potential Consequences on Medical Licensing in Florida

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May 04, 2023

Even with many U.S. citizens’ receiving health insurance through employer-sponsored health insurance plans, the federal government still pays thousands of dollars per person on healthcare each year (17.7 percent of GDP and 38 percent of mandatory spending annually). With every large public spending endeavor, there…

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Clinical Trial Research Fraud in Florida

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Mar 16, 2023

Over the last several months, we have been exploring various types of medical-related fraud and the common themes that lead to criminal prosecutions. Clinical research trials of experimental pharmaceutical drugs has recently become a hotbed for fraud, and doctors and test subjects are unknowingly getting…

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Understanding the Classified Information Procedures Act (CIPA)

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Feb 14, 2023

In recent months, there has been a lot of focus on the way the U.S. government handles classified documents and those who risk the exposure of such information. The investigation surrounding former President Donald Trump’s possession of 11 sets of classified documents could prove to be one…

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