May 1, 2019 | Criminal
Jail, prison, and home confinement involve different authorities and rules. A pending charge does not itself determine where a person will be held or what sentence a court will impose.Jail: local custodyA Florida county jail commonly holds people awaiting trial,...
Feb 1, 2019 | Criminal
An accusation of workplace theft can lead to an internal investigation, employment action, a civil demand, or a criminal case. An allegation is not proof, and these processes have different rules.What a theft charge requiresUnder Florida Statutes section 812.014,...
Jan 2, 2019 | Criminal
A Florida arrest or conviction can affect hiring, but an arrest is not a conviction and no record automatically bars every job. The details of a background report and the position matter.Check the record and the questionObtain the disposition and review any background...
Nov 15, 2018 | Criminal
If you are investigated or charged with a crime, a lawyer can explain the allegations, deadlines, evidence, and choices in your specific case. Hiring counsel does not guarantee dismissal, a plea offer, or a particular verdict.Questions to askWho will handle the case...
Nov 3, 2018 | Criminal
Florida stalking law addresses repeated conduct directed at a person. An isolated disagreement or unwelcome message is not automatically stalking, and a protective order is a separate civil proceeding.Stalking and cyberstalkingFlorida Statutes section 784.048 defines...
Oct 15, 2018 | Criminal
Choosing a criminal defense lawyer is a personal decision. Ask concrete questions about the case, communication, and fees; no rating or credential guarantees a result.Relevant work. Ask whether the lawyer handles the type of charge and court involved, and how the...
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