Criminal Defense & Appeals Blog
Simplifying and Explaining Florida Criminal Law
Understanding the Different Types of Criminal Charges and Penalties
Any criminal conviction can have serious consequences, but the specific penalties and their severity depend on the nature and classification of the crime. The best way to learn what’s at stake in...
What to Do if Your Child is Arrested in Florida
Finding out that your child has been arrested is upsetting. Undoubtedly, you’ll have a complicated mix of emotions, ranging from confusion to concern for your child to anger at whatever...
6 Common Myths about Criminal Defense Lawyers Debunked
Most people never expect to need a criminal defense attorney, and don’t know much about the profession. That means it’s common to pick up impressions of defense lawyers from television, or a crazy...
The Importance of Experienced Juvenile Defense Representation
When your child has been accused of an offense and alleged delinquent, you may be unsure what to do next. The answer is to talk to an experienced juvenile lawyer as soon as possible. Here’s what you...
Do Minors in Juvenile Criminal Cases Have the Same Constitutional Rights?
Juvenile criminal proceedings are different from adult criminal court proceedings in many ways. When it comes to constitutional rights, however, juveniles enjoy many, but not all of the same...
Seven Mistakes to Avoid After a DUI Arrest
Being arrested for DUI is a stressful event that may make you feel uncertain about your future. Unfortunately, that type of stress often leads people to make bad decisions. The more you know, the...
An Overview of Juvenile Court Procedure in Florida
Here in Florida, juvenile delinquency court, the formal name for juvenile criminal court, operates quite differently from that of adult criminal court. These differences are so profound that there...
The Role of Mitigating Factors in Criminal Sentencing
In general usage, “mitigating” simply means decreasing the negative aspects of something. For instance, if presented with bland food, a person might mitigate or improve the bland taste by adding...
How to Choose the Right DUI Defense Attorney
You probably know it’s to your advantage to hire an experienced Jacksonville DUI lawyer if you’ve been charged with driving under the influence. A DUI conviction can be costly and carry long-term...
The Effects of Mental Health and Substance Abuse on Criminal Cases
When you think about mental health and criminal defense, the first thing that springs to mind is probably the insanity defense. Florida does recognize an insanity defense, which provides if the...
The 6 Steps in the Florida Criminal Court Process
If you’ve been charged with a crime or believe you are about to be charged with a crime, not knowing what to expect can be very stressful. Though it’s hardly the only stressor in the criminal court...
When and How to Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent
Even if you’ve had no prior experience with law enforcement or the criminal justice system, chances are that you’re aware of your right to remain silent. However, most people don’t understand...