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When you’ve been accused of a crime, the right criminal defense lawyer can make all the difference. Too often, people who are unfamiliar with the Florida criminal justice system make serious mistakes simply because they don’t fully understand their rights or how to fight the charges against them. But, just hiring a lawyer isn’t enough….
With regards to criminal cases in Florida, there are technically four different potential responses that a Defendant can elect to make when formally charged at an arraignment. These options include pleading not guilty, pleading guilty, pleading no contest also known as nolo contendere, or remaining mute. Now as you might expect there are a variety…
Many people who have been charged with crimes in Florida assume there’s no point in hiring a criminal defense lawyer if they’re planning to enter a guilty plea. That’s usually a mistake. Here are two key reasons you should seriously consider hiring a Jacksonville defense attorney even if you are planning to plead guilty to a crime….
People who have been charged with crimes in Jacksonville and throughout the state often question whether they need to hire a criminal law attorney. While the technical answer is no, it is almost always in a person’s best interest to retain a skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney when you’ve been arrested or charged with a…
On television, criminal cases almost always end in either a conviction or a dramatic finding of not guilty. Occasionally, charges are dismissed. But, in the Florida criminal justice system, the process is far more nuanced. That complexity can actually be good news for people who have been charged with crimes in Jacksonville or anywhere within…
If you’ve been arrested in Florida, you probably don’t want to sit in jail awaiting trial or the resolution of your case. While some states have begun to move away from cash bail systems, Florida has not. As such, you may be required to post bail or a bail bond before you are released. While…
Being convicted of a criminal charge and receiving a particularly harsh sentence is one of the most consequential events that can happen to a person. However, this doesn’t have to be the end of your story. If you believe there were specific problems in your trial that contributed to your conviction then your next step…