What to do after receiving a subpoena
May 19, 2011
A subpoena is a writ summoning you to court. It is not an invitation.
If you do not appear at the time, date, and place specified in the subpoena (for a trial or a deposition), what may (not "will") h...
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Was I convicted?
May 15, 2011
Individuals who have had experience as a defendant in the criminal justice system and later find themselves in a situation where they need to know, ask "was I convicted?"
It depends. If the defendant h...
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A plea of "no contest"
May 09, 2011
In Florida, if a criminal defendant wants to end his case, hemay plea "guilty" or "no contest," which is also known as "nolo contendere," Latin for "I do not wish to contend."
What the defendant no lo...
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Domestic Violence Battery in Florida
May 06, 2011
Domestic Violence Battery in Florida is also known as Battery (Domestic Violence) and isfrequently abbreviated as "B (DV)" or just "DV."
The crime entails battery, which is the intentional touching or...
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Battery in Florida
May 05, 2011
Known as "Assault" or "Assault and Battery" in some other states, "Battery" inFlorida is where there is the intentional touching or striking of another person against that person's will or when there i...
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Misunderstood Miranda
Apr 29, 2011
Regardingthe accused in criminalcourts across our country, thelandmark case that isoneof themost relevanttotheir cases is alsoone of the most prevalent intheir minds.
It is alsothe most misunderstood....
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Show to know
Apr 27, 2011
If a criminal defendant has an attorney, that defendant's appearanceis not required at many/most court proceedings (depends on the judge). A trial date is a notable exception.
You may not want to atte...
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Take the stand so the jury will understand where you stand
Mar 29, 2011
Testify The importance of a defendant testifying at trial cannot be overstated. When one hears from a jury post-trial as to why it found the defendant guilty as charged, one of the reasons, and some...
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