If you’ve been charged with a crime in Florida, you may have looked into the sentencing range for the crime you were charged with. The general sentencing ranges are: For a Misdemeanor of the Second Degree: up to 60 days in jail For a Misdemeanor of the First Degree:...
In the movies, criminal trials are often dramatic. The defense attorney springs a surprise witness who reveals the real guilty party, or an alibi witness shows up to prove that the defendant couldn’t have committed the crime because they were rescuing puppies from a...
Many people mistakenly believe that only guilty people are arrested and charged with crimes. Unfortunately, that’s not even close to true. Innocent people are suspected and accused of crimes all the time. And, many are convicted. It’s been estimated that between 2%...
If you’re going to enter into a plea agreement, you may be unsure whether you need a Jacksonville criminal lawyer on your side. But, not all plea agreements are created equal. And, if you’re unfamiliar with the Florida criminal justice system, you may not be aware of...
When you’ve been accused of a crime, the right criminal defense lawyer can make all the difference. Too often, people who are unfamiliar with the Florida criminal justice system make serious mistakes simply because they don’t fully understand their rights or how to...
With regards to criminal cases in Florida, there are technically four different potential responses that a Defendant can elect to make when formally charged at an arraignment. These options include pleading not guilty, pleading guilty, pleading no contest also known...
Many people who have been charged with crimes in Florida assume there’s no point in hiring a criminal defense lawyer if they’re planning to enter a guilty plea. That’s usually a mistake. Here are two key reasons you should seriously consider hiring a Jacksonville...
At its most basic level an injunction is a court order instructing someone to stop engaging in a particular type of behavior. Now, while an injunction can be sought as a legal remedy in a variety of situations perhaps the most significant would be injunctions for protection.
On television, criminal cases almost always end in either a conviction or a dramatic finding of not guilty. Occasionally, charges are dismissed. But, in the Florida criminal justice system, the process is far more nuanced. That complexity can actually be good news for...