What is White Collar Crime?
Dec 23, 2010
There are many different specialties for lawyers in today's world. When someone is charged with a crime, it is important that they hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Within the category of ...
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A Primer on Sealing and Expunging Criminal Records in Florida
Dec 17, 2010
How do I have a criminal history record sealed or expunged? Florida Statutes, s.943.0585 and s.943.059, set forth the criteria that must be met in order to be eligible to have a criminal history reco...
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Florida Sentencing in Drug Trafficking Cases
Dec 14, 2010
Cannabis or Marijuana The possession of cannabis in the amount of 25 pounds or more or 300 or more plants is the first degree felony of Trafficking in Cannabis and is punishable by up to 30 years in ...
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Understanding Florida's 10-20-Life Law
Dec 14, 2010
Possess a Gun Mandates a minimum 10 year prison term for certain felonies, or attempted felonies in which the offender possesses a firearm or destructive device. Increases to 15 years the minimum pri...
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Understanding Florida's Criminal Punishment Code Scoresheet
Oct 25, 2010
Primary Offense The first section of the scoresheet lists the accused's pirimary offense. If the accused has several charges, the State attorney's office will list the charge that results in the hig...
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What Happens if I Want to Represent Myself on a Criminal Charge in Florida?
Oct 14, 2010
A constitutional right. While a defendant who cannot afford counsel will have an attorney appointed to him, it is the defendant's constitutional right to represent himself. This right may be exercis...
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Understanding Bond and Pre-trial Release
Oct 05, 2010
Surety Bond This process is a contractual undertaking, which involves a bail bondsperson, an indemnitor, and the court. The courts tend to favor this form of release, because it guarantees that if th...
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What to do When the Government "Invites you in" to Talk
Oct 05, 2010
Call an Experienced Criminal Defense Lawyer. If you have received a letter from the Government inviting you in to speak with them, do not march over to their office like the latest Law & Order episod...
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Should I Testify in my Own Defense?
Oct 04, 2010
The seasoned prosecutor. Although it might seem easy to take the stand and tell your side of the story, the accused must remember that the prosecutor will have the opportunity for questioning. The pr...
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Evidence in Criminal Cases
Oct 04, 2010
Clients often confuse the term "evidence" with "eyewitness." In criminal cases, evidence can come in many different forms. This article focuses on the two main types of evidence you might encounter i...
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