“THEY DIDN’T READ ME MIRANDA!”
Fri, Apr 14, 2023
Over the many years that I have been a criminal defense attorney, I have heard from many, many individuals during the initial consults, “they didn’t read me my Miranda.” I then ask the person if they made any statements to law enforcement after being... Read More
Times Are a Changin’, Part I
Fri, Feb 17, 2023
The Florida Legislature is in full swing for the 2023 Legislative Session in Tallahassee, Florida, and the Florida Senate Criminal Justice Committee is already active with 39 bills pending action before the committee. Some of the key bills to keep ... Read More
Florida's Criminal Justice Reform - 2022
Fri, Nov 04, 2022
This year saw a sweeping movement in the Florida Legislature of proposed bills that would have had a large impact on the criminal justice system in Florida. While many of these bills did not become law in Florida, there were several that did, and tha... Read More
Criminal Charge Stacking: Everything You Need to Know
Tue, Jul 05, 2022
If you’ve been charged with more than one crime, you may be experiencing criminal charge stacking. Continue reading to better understand what criminal charge stacking is and how it could affect you. Read More
Domestic Violence Charges: Can They Be Dropped?
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
If you’re facing domestic violence charges in Florida, you may be wondering if there is a chance they could be dropped. You have a good reason to hope for that — the consequences of a domestic violence conviction can be severe and lifelong. After you... Read More
The Penalties of Forgery in Florida
Wed, Jun 01, 2022
When people speak of forgery, they are referring to the attempt to defraud someone through the use of a false written document. Forgery does not only refer to handwriting. It also includes the production or alteration of any legally significant docum... Read More
Felony Convictions and Child Custody
Mon, Mar 23, 2020
There’s no “rule book” to life, and there are often instances in the past that people feel might come back to haunt their present and future situations. One of those considerations is how a felony conviction could affect child custody. Depending on t... Read More
Why You Shouldn't Violate Probation
Thu, Feb 20, 2020
There are many reasons why you might be placed on probation. In most cases, the court will require certain actions from you, which are commonly known as “special conditions” of probation. Those special conditions couldinclude attending se... Read More
How You Can Be Sent to Court Twice (and What You Can Do About It)
Thu, Jan 16, 2020
You may have heard the term ‘double-jeopardy.’ It’s based on the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which states that “no person shall be subject for the same offense, or be put twice in jeopardy of life or limb.” However, there are times when... Read More
When Past Convictions Come Back to Haunt You
Thu, Nov 14, 2019
Don’t let your past negatively impact your future. By securing a dynamic criminal defense attorney, you can get your life back. Find out more with this guidance. Read More