Just about every criminal case’s outcome can be very different. However, there are some important standard procedures to know because they occur in most criminal cases. Some of the process will probably take place in court and some other parts of a case will not. Learning the general stages of
The youthful offender act was created to deal with offenders who do not belong in the juvenile justice system and should not be treated as harshly as adults in the criminal justice system. Its sort of a halfway point between the two. The youthful offender act provides sentencing alternatives to
If you or a loved one have been arrested for a child pornography offense you may need a competent criminal trial attorney. Being accused of a child pornography crime can adversely affect your job, personal life, and standing in the community. If convicted of a child pornography charge you may
If you have been accused of violating your probation you may be able to get the matter resolved without more jail time. A violation of probation occurs when a probationer willfully and substantially fails to comply with terms and conditions of his or her probation. Why Should I Contact a
If you have been charged with a crime, you may be facing a long prison sentence. Not every attorney has the qualifications and experience to handle a criminal case. You need a qualified and experienced five-star criminal defense lawyer to fight for your release from jail while awaiting trial and
What Is Retail Theft? Retail theft means the taking or carrying away of merchandise, property, money, or negotiable documents; altering or removing a label, universal product code, or price tag; transferring merchandise from one container to another; or removing a shopping cart, with intent to deprive the merchant of the
Similar to assault, but considered a more serious crime, aggravated assault can take place when there is a certain type of dangerous weapon involved or if there is an intent to commit a felonious crime. Florida’s statute §784.021 states that aggravated assault could occur when: There is an assault committed
A DUI conviction could damage your life and keep you from important future opportunities. If you’ve been arrested for a DUI, you may be wondering what your legal options are and how you can move past it quickly. The RIDR (Reducing Impaired Driving Recidivism) Program was introduced in 2018 and
If you have been charged with a crime, it is common for a process called ‘discovery‘ to follow. During this time, your lawyer will probably collect important evidence from the prosecution for your defense. You may be wondering what discovery is and how it will affect your case. Learning some
When counties hire new prosecutors, is it still business as usual, right? Not necessarily. While many prosecutors consider themselves to be non-partisan, it’s difficult to be in that position and not be swayed by the current political climate that put them into that office. Prosecutors, like judges, often have varying
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