Monthly Archives: June 2021
Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure YOU Need to Know
Criminal charges are very serious matters that have significant implications for your rights and personal freedoms, so you need experienced legal counsel on your side. You can trust your Fort Lauderdale criminal attorney to tackle the critical tasks, develop a solid strategy, attend court hearings, and advocate on your behalf throughout the process. However,… Read More »
Comparing Public Defenders to Private Florida Criminal Defense Attorneys
If you have been arrested for a crime in Florida, you generally have two options as far as legal representation: Requesting a public defender to be appointed by the court; and Hiring a private Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney. Of course, there is a lot more to the issue than simply presenting these alternatives…. Read More »
Answers to Your FAQs About Drug Manufacturing Charges in Florida
While some US states have enacted separate laws delineating different types of drug crimes, Florida lumps them together in one section on prohibited acts with respect to controlled substances. One of the most severe is drug manufacturing, which is always a felony and carries harsh punishment if you are convicted. However, because the provisions… Read More »
Tips to Prepare for Your License Suspension Hearing After a Florida DUI
Every Florida DUI arrest triggers two separate legal processes in terms of sanctions, one of which is the criminal case. Driving drunk is against the law, so you could be sentenced to a maximum of six months in prison and a $500 to $1,000 fine for a conviction. However, there are also the sanctions… Read More »
Timeline of a Florida Murder Trial
Anyone facing homicide charges in Florida probably has some ambivalent feelings about the upcoming trial date. On the one hand, you want it to arrive as quickly as possible, since most defendants in your position are probably incarcerated in the meantime. At the same time, you certainly have grave concerns about the trial process… Read More »