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…
“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…
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…
Florida treats all child pornography offenses very seriously. The effects of child pornography charges can have a devastating effect on the accused. However, it is possible to lessen the effect of such charges by proving that the accused deserves to obtain a reduced sentence. Orlando…
Sex crimes are treated very seriously in Florida and the sentences are usually severe. The justice system implements heavy sentences to try to reduce the chances of recidivism. Courts use various psychological testing results to set a punishment that fits the crime. Abel Assessment for…
When people talk about juvenile crime rates, there is often the underlying assumption that teens are biologically predisposed to engaging in unlawful behavior. People argue that teenage brains are still developing and that young people often lack the maturity and impulse control that comes with…
Let’s imagine two people sitting at a bar. They both are similar sizes and both order the same drink. Over the course of the evening, they both drink the same number of drinks. At the end of the night, they both drive home. However, one…
People facing criminal charges often have at least one person serving as the eyewitness who identified them as being involved in a crime. This can certainly be upsetting if you are in this position, but understand that just because some identifies you as a guilty…
