States in the U.S. use a wide variety of different methods to determine how to fairly and appropriately sentence individuals convicted of criminal violations. Florida uses the Criminal Punishment Code (CPC) scoring system as its primary sentencing policy. Florida’s criminal point system applies to all felony offenses, except capital offenses. If someone is facing felony charges in Florida, the...
Continue ReadingFor many people charged with crimes and their family members, the scariest part of the experience is not understanding the process. They have many questions about how a case will proceed, what each different court date is for, and what they should do to prepare for those court dates or participate in preparing their defense, and finding reliable answers...
Continue ReadingSeek Advice Right Away from an Experienced Florida Drug Crime Lawyer The state of Florida is tough on drug crimes. Even though many states have relaxed their drug possession laws, Florida prosecutors fight hard to put people in jail. You need a fighter, too. If you have charges for possession of cocaine in Florida, you need a tough and...
Continue ReadingGet Expert Legal Help Today for Your Possession of Methamphetamine Charge in Florida Facing meth possession charges in Florida can be very frightening. Possession of methamphetamine in Florida is a felony, which means that a conviction could land you in prison. A conviction could also mean that you lose your driver’s license, your right to own a gun, and...
Continue ReadingFlorida imposes harsh penalties for violating its drug laws. Florida’s drug laws appear in Section 893.13 Florida Statute. Even the most minor drug crime, possession of a controlled substance, can qualify as a felony. If you’re facing charges for possession of a controlled substance in Florida, you need to contact an attorney right away. There’s a chance your charge...
Continue ReadingBeing convicted of a drug crime in Florida can result in serious criminal penalties, not to mention the outside consequences of having a drug conviction on your record. In limited circumstances, the prosecutor could agree to dismiss or lessen your charges if a valid legal defense applies in your case. Hiring a qualified attorney to prepare a strategy for...
Continue ReadingCharges of Domestic Violence Can Be a Misdemeanor or Felony in Florida If you have domestic abuse felony charges in Florida, you may want to know what your options are. You may also be wondering why you have felony domestic violence charges instead of misdemeanor charges. An experienced and qualified Florida domestic violence defense attorney can explain felony domestic...
Continue ReadingFlorida defines domestic violence as any assault, aggravated assault, battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offence resulting in physical injury or death to a family or household member by another family or household member. Florida enforces strict penalties against defendants convicted of domestic violence charges. The best way to improve the outcome of...
Continue ReadingFacing Harsh Mandatory Minimum Drug Sentences in Florida Requires Expert Legal Advice Florida’s war on drugs is relentless. Florida’s lawmakers continue to have mandatory minimums for drug offenses even though they don’t work. Even still Florida takes the same old approach to drug crimes sentencing that became popular in the 1980s. The Florida mandatory minimum drug sentences completely remove...
Continue ReadingDomestic violence offenses are some of the most serious crimes you can face. However, the allegations leading to these prosecutions are also often suspect. By their very nature, domestic violence cases involve people with close relationships. This means that interpersonal drama can play a significant role in a person’s decision to bring charges. Florida Domestic Violence Laws While most...
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