How Florida Pretrial Release and Bail Decisions Work

How Florida Pretrial Release and Bail Decisions Work

What defendants and families should understand about bond schedules, judicial review, and release conditions Florida law treats “bail” and “bond” as forms of pretrial release. The purpose of pretrial release is not to punish a person before trial. A court considers...
How AI is Changing Criminal Investigations and Defense Strategies

How AI is Changing Criminal Investigations and Defense Strategies

How AI is Changing Criminal Investigations and Defense Strategies. AI can process data, but only skilled attorneys can truly understand the law. -Roy Kahn The rapid evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping criminal investigations and defense strategies...
Understanding Your Rights During a Police Stop in Florida

Understanding Your Rights During a Police Stop in Florida

Understanding Your Rights During a Police Stop in Florida A simple ‘I choose to remain silent’ can be your strongest defense. -Roy Kahn Being stopped by the police can be an intimidating experience, but knowing your rights can help protect you from unnecessary legal...
How a Criminal Defense Strategy Is Developed in Florida

How a Criminal Defense Strategy Is Developed in Florida

From evidence review and legal motions to negotiations and trial preparation A Florida criminal defense strategy should be built around the specific charge, the available evidence, the client’s objectives, and the procedures that apply in the court handling the case....
What Are Your Rights After an Arrest in Florida?

What Are Your Rights After an Arrest in Florida?

Key protections involving silence, counsel, searches, first appearance, and pretrial release An arrest can be confusing and stressful. Florida and federal law provide important protections, but those rights must be understood in context. The safest general approach is...