Most people assume the time to hire a criminal defense attorney is after an arrest. In white-collar investigations, that assumption can cost a defendant their best opportunity to shape the outcome of the case. Within the South Florida financial corridors, white-collar...
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What is a sentencing scoresheet in a Florida felony case?
The sentence imposed after a criminal conviction can be substantially different from one case to the next. Florida state statutes provide guidelines regarding the minimum and maximum sentences possible for different offenses. Some of the sentencing process is also...
Trenton’s Law significantly changes DUI and BUI penalties
Florida is a state that’s known for outdoor activities and tourism. This means that many people in the state travel in vehicles and get on the water in boats. What some people may not realize is that Florida law takes a tough stance on driving a boat or vehicle while...
Asset forfeiture creates a ‘two-front war’ for drug defendants
People facing drug charges are often primarily concerned about possible criminal penalties in the event of a conviction. They don’t want to go to jail or live with a criminal record. They retain a criminal defense lawyer to evaluate the state's case, suppress evidence...
Jailed without charges: Florida’s new speedy trial rules
If you are arrested in Florida, one of the first questions you may have is how long the state can hold you without formally charging you. Under Florida’s updated speedy trial rules that took effect in mid-2025, the answer to this concern can be complicated—and, in...