Have You or a Loved One Been Arrested by the Feds?
If you or a loved one has been arrested for a federal offense, you are entitled to a detention hearing! You may be eligible for release while the case is being resolved. What Is a Federal Detention Hearing (Bail-Bond)? At a detention hearing, the Government must establish that no condition or combination of conditions of […]
What is the Federal Bureau of Prisons Coronavirus Compassionate Release Program?
The BOP has 123,801 federal inmates in BOP-managed institutions and 13,867 in community-based facilities. The BOP staff complement is approximately 36,000. There are 1,606 federal inmates and 1,683 BOP staff who have confirmed positive test results for COVID-19 nationwide. Currently, 45,252 inmates and 4,631 staff have recovered. There have been 221 federal inmate deaths and […]
Is Hiring a Bigger Law Firm Better Than Hiring a Small Law Firm?
A bigger law firm is not necessarily better than a smaller firm. If you or a loved one has been accused of a crime or arrested, one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make is who will represent you. Is it better to go with a firm whose name is on every billboard and […]
What is Mental Health Court?
Pursuant to Hillsborough County Administrative Order S-2017-036, a mental health court has been established in Hillsborough County to keep jails from becoming repositories for the mentally ill. If you or a loved one have been arrested in Hillsborough County and have mental health issues you may be eligible to have the case transferred to Mental […]
Can I Go To Jail For Posting Revenge Porn?
If you or a loved one have been arrested for revenge porn you may be able to get the case dismissed. The State bears the burden of establishing every element of the charge. The state must prove that a crime was committed and that you are the one who committed the crime. What Is Revenge […]
Can I Get My Probation or Community Control Modified or Terminated Early?
If you have been placed on probation or community control, a judge may modify or terminate a term of probation or community control and discharge you at any time. When satisfied that it will be in the best interests of justice and the welfare of society, a judge may discharge a probationer or offender on […]
What Is A Domestic Violence Injunction?
Have You or a Loved One Been the Victim of Domestic Violence or Served With a Petition for a Temporary Injunction? What you need to know if you have been the victim of domestic violence or if you have been served with a petition for a temporary injunction relating to domestic violence. What Is Domestic […]
What Is the Difference Between Petit Theft and Grand Theft?
Petit theft is a misdemeanor. Grand theft is a felony. The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony is the value of the property. The felony theft threshold is $750.00 What Is a Theft Threshold? A theft threshold is the value of property stolen that increases the offense from a misdemeanor to a felony. For […]
First Time Being Arrested? Here’s What You Should Know.
As any criminal defense attorney worth his salt knows, getting charged with a crime for the first time is much more than just a sobering experience. It can follow someone for the rest of his or her life. It’s important that you have the right guidance when charged with a particular crime the first time […]
What Ways Other Than Serving a Jail Sentence Can Be Employed in Criminal Convictions?
Judges have a wide range of choices when sentencing defendants. These range from pre-trial diversion programs to long-term imprisonment. Within statutory parameters that specify the range of options available for each criminal offense, judges aim to impose sentences suited to each defendant’s circumstances. One benefit of judicial discretion is that it avoids a one-size-fits-all approach […]