Nov 3, 2023 | Criminal
Mitigation is information that may affect a lawful sentence. In Florida felony cases, a sentence below the Criminal Punishment Code’s lowest permissible sentence requires a legally sufficient basis.Florida Statutes § 921.0026 lists circumstances that may...
Oct 3, 2023 | Criminal
A Florida criminal trial tests whether the prosecution can prove every element of the charged offense beyond a reasonable doubt. The precise sequence can vary by court and case.Before trial, the parties may litigate motions, exchange discovery, and discuss possible...
Sep 1, 2023 | Criminal
Criminal charges can bring deadlines, release conditions, and decisions about evidence, pleas, and trial. A defense lawyer can help evaluate those decisions against the facts of a particular case.After an arrest or investigation in Miami, a person may need to...
Aug 2, 2023 | Criminal
Florida court-ordered expunction has eligibility rules and a required FDLE certificate step. A dismissal alone does not erase an arrest record.Expunction under Florida Statutes § 943.0585 removes an eligible record from ordinary public access subject to statutory...
May 2, 2023 | Criminal
Florida treats assault and battery as distinct offenses. The charge and available defenses depend on the alleged threat or contact, injury, and circumstances.Under Florida Statutes § 784.011, assault involves an intentional unlawful threat by word or act, apparent...
Mar 4, 2023 | Criminal
Florida classifies crimes by statute. The misdemeanor or felony label helps identify the ordinary maximum penalty, but the actual sentence depends on the offense and other laws.Florida Statutes § 775.081 describes the felony and misdemeanor classifications. A...
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