Although it is not as common as it used to be, many criminal cases do proceed all the way to a jury trial. These are complicated, expensive and detail-oriented affairs for all parties involved. From a defendant's standpoint, it is important to understand the necessary...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Criminal Defense
What are the lawful circumstances for an arrest?
Facing criminal accusations is no easy matter to address. From the moment an officer places you under arrest, you may have major concerns about your future. Of course, at that exact moment, your mind may be reeling from a variety of emotions, and you may not feel able...
Law enforcement sweep leads to some questionable arrests
Our readers in Florida probably know that individuals who have been convicted of a crime and who are under court supervision - such as probation - face conditions to their release which they must obey. Sex offenders, however, have even more strict requirements that...
What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
These days many people may think that they have a firm grasp on what occurs during the criminal justice process based on what they have seen in movies or on television. However, reality can be quite a bit different, which why it is so important for a criminal suspect...
Are you considering all of your options for criminal defense?
Many of our readers in Florida may know that the vast majority of criminal cases are resolved with a plea agreement. There are many different ways these types of agreements can play out, such as agreeing to plead guilty to a lesser charge, or perhaps agreeing to plead...
21-year-old suspect held after shooting at Florida bank
Florida was again in the center of the national news spotlight recently in the aftermath of a horrible situation in Sebring, in which a man reportedly blockaded himself inside a bank after shooting five people. The five victims died from their wounds. When the crisis...
Shouldn’t your defense strategy include your own investigation?
Many criminal defendants in Florida are presented with a set of facts and some basic evidence that the prosecution will use to attempt to prove the case and may think that they have no chance at presenting a sound criminal defense. But, in many cases, that simply...
Hillsborough County in the NFL spotlight after recent arrest
Anyone who follows professional football may think that there are players getting arrested all the time. And, while it may seem like there are regular reports about NFL players who get arrested or who otherwise have run-ins with the law, it is important for all of our...
Defense options when you have already been “labeled” by the media
For those Florida residents who remember the times of getting the majority of their news from the Sunday paper, it can be a shock to see the amount of "news" reports that are available these days. We are living in a time of instant reaction, and oftentimes the news...
Criminal defense strategies in a variety of cases
There is a wide variety of behavior or conduct that can lead to Florida residents facing criminal charges. From drug charges and allegations of violent crimes to drunk driving charges and weapons possession cases, each year thousands of Florida residents will find...
