Criminal Defense & Appeals Blog
Simplifying and Explaining Florida Criminal Law
Common Myths About DUIs Debunked
Thousands of Florida drivers are charged with driving under the influence each year, and that’s a fraction of the number believed to have driven drunk. Drunk driving is the subject of many public...
What to Do If You’re Pulled Over for DUI
A DUI stop alone, whether you were impaired or not, can have several serious consequences. Some of these include being charged with a DUI charge, the loss of your driver’s license if you refused to...
Benefits and Risks of Accepting a Plea Deal
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Florida, chances are good that you’ll be offered a plea deal also known as an offer. In a plea deal or an offer, the prosecution typically will convey to you...
Understanding the Different Types of Criminal Charges and Penalties
Any criminal conviction can have serious consequences, but the specific penalties and their severity depend on the nature and classification of the crime. The best way to learn what’s at stake in...
What to Do if Your Child is Arrested in Florida
Finding out that your child has been arrested is upsetting. Undoubtedly, you’ll have a complicated mix of emotions, ranging from confusion to concern for your child to anger at whatever...
6 Common Myths about Criminal Defense Lawyers Debunked
Most people never expect to need a criminal defense attorney, and don’t know much about the profession. That means it’s common to pick up impressions of defense lawyers from television, or a crazy...
The Importance of Experienced Juvenile Defense Representation
When your child has been accused of an offense and alleged delinquent, you may be unsure what to do next. The answer is to talk to an experienced juvenile lawyer as soon as possible. Here’s what you...
Do Minors in Juvenile Criminal Cases Have the Same Constitutional Rights?
Juvenile criminal proceedings are different from adult criminal court proceedings in many ways. When it comes to constitutional rights, however, juveniles enjoy many, but not all of the same...
Seven Mistakes to Avoid After a DUI Arrest
Being arrested for DUI is a stressful event that may make you feel uncertain about your future. Unfortunately, that type of stress often leads people to make bad decisions. The more you know, the...
An Overview of Juvenile Court Procedure in Florida
Here in Florida, juvenile delinquency court, the formal name for juvenile criminal court, operates quite differently from that of adult criminal court. These differences are so profound that there...
The Role of Mitigating Factors in Criminal Sentencing
In general usage, “mitigating” simply means decreasing the negative aspects of something. For instance, if presented with bland food, a person might mitigate or improve the bland taste by adding...
How to Choose the Right DUI Defense Attorney
You probably know it’s to your advantage to hire an experienced Jacksonville DUI lawyer if you’ve been charged with driving under the influence. A DUI conviction can be costly and carry long-term...