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
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
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
Initially, soliciting for prostitution and human trafficking are illegal. Occasionally, law enforcement will overstep their authority and entrap an individual in a human trafficking sting. Sometimes the government or its agents cause someone to commit an offense when the individual is not predisposed to commit the crime. Law enforcement agents
If you have been charged with a federal offense you have a right to a fair trial. Every criminal defendant is entitled to challenge the charges against him or her. A defendant may request that the judge dismiss or reduce the charges. A criminal defense attorney should determine whether there
If you have been charged with a federal offense you may be able to get the charge dismissed or reduced. If you are unable to get the charge dismissed or reduced, you may enter into a plea agreement or go to trial. If you enter into a plea agreement or
If you or a loved one have been arrested for a state of Florida offense you are entitled to a bond hearing. You may be eligible for release on your own recognizance or a reduction of bail. Has the Coronavirus Pandemic and the Courthouse Shutdown Changed the Playing Field? County
The Marchman Act, Section 397.01, Florida Statutes, has been implemented by the Florida Legislature to address substance and alcohol abuse. A portion of that Act provides a procedure for the involuntary commitment for substance and alcohol abuse services. What Do I Need to Do Before Filing a Petition? Before filing
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