State v. S.L. The client was charged with RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act), trafficking in hydrocodone, delivery of various controlled substances, and conspiracy to traffic in hydrocodone in 2007 in Jacksonville. The client was an experienced medical professional, dually licensed as an advanced…
Understanding the laws governing the possession and sale of drugs has become increasingly difficult in our connected but fragmented world. However, what is very clear is that the difference between drug possession and drug trafficking charges can mean the difference between probation or a short…
If you are charged with fraud in Florida, you could face felony charges, prison time, and a permanent criminal record, depending on the type of fraud and the amount of money or property involved. You could also have to pay restitution to those you allegedly…
Sex crime charges can have a devastating impact on the life of the accused. Not only will the accused face severe social stigma, but they will also have to alter some life habits. In order to prevent sexual violence or recidivism, legislators have passed regulatory…
“Florida prosecutors to seek the death penalty against 19-year-old suspect in Florida high school massacre,” read the headlines. Do we need to rethink our “eye-for-an-eye” approach? The application of the death penalty is always problematic. Many times, people opposing capital punishment simply are opposed to the…
Prescription drug charges are a growing problem across the country and Florida is no exception. Efforts to combat these types of crime are on the rise and individuals who are arrested in Florida face a myriad of serious penalties, including jail time and hefty financial…
Defending Against Charges of Traveling To Meet A Minor Regarding Florida sex crimes, online solicitation generally refers to using the Internet (including email and chat rooms) to invite an underage boy or girl to participate in a sexual encounter. It is a crime to solicit…
Mitigating factors are any information that prompts the court to treat my client more leniently. Learn about the range of mitigating factors that can impact your drug case. Judges Will Consider Childhood Trauma as Mitigating Factors Things that have happened in your childhood will affect you…
Federal sentencing can be harsher than Florida state court sentencing, which is one reason why defendants are often eager to accept a plea deal or a plea agreement and avoid going to trial. In fact, the vast majority of federal criminal cases are resolved via…
Federal sentencing is different from state sentencing. It’s tougher on defendants; prosecutors are more experienced and heavily involved in building the case, and federal sentences tend to be much longer than state sentences. As you can see when viewing this sentencing table, federal sentences can…
