Rating Of A Florida Criminal Lawyer
Lawyer rating systems marketed by law firm vendors are affected by the necessity to market legal services. Always remember this critical fact when selecting a lawyer in any field. There have been what I consider to be bogus attempts to pad lawyer resumes with labels such as “Super Lawyer” and an even older scam such […]
Reductions
Reductions In Charge And Substitutions Of Charge As mentioned in the Diversion section,, the Florida State Attorney’s Office is politically motivated to obtain convictions. Therefore, their goal is not to reduce or substitute lesser charges. Reductions and substitutions are most likely to occur when: The case for the State of Florida has ‘proof problems’The defendant has […]
Rule 3.220. Discovery
(A) NOTICE OF DISCOVERY. After the filing of the charging document, a defendant may elect to participate in the discovery process provided by these rules, including the taking of discovery depositions, by filing with the court and serving on the prosecuting attorney a “Notice of Discovery” which shall bind both the prosecution and defendant to all […]
Should A Military Person Ever Answer Questions From The Police Without An Attorney?
Here is a very common tactic that law enforcement uses: “Hey, there is this incident that came up and you’re not under arrest. We just want to find out your side of the story. Would you be willing to talk with us?” They might come to your home and ask this question, or show up […]
Should You Just Plead Guilty And The Case Over With?
What Should Be Done If Someone Wants To Plead Guilty And Get The Case Over With? Do it with a lawyer and do without going to court. This eliminates the risk of courthouse surprise. Knowing how to use weak defenses in a weak case to achieve maximum results is a key distinction most defense lawyers […]
Statutory Rape: When Consensual Sex Becomes Illegal In Destin
When people think of the word “rape,” they assume it only applies to situations in which an individual is forced into a sexual act against his or her will. However, the state of Florida also criminalizes other sexual acts that do not involve a lack of consent. Did you know that you can be arrested […]
Tampa Public Nuisance
Tampa Attorneys: Discussing Public Nuisances There are a lot of rules to abide by when you are a home or property owner. If you live in an exclusive neighborhood or area, there will be additional rules and guidelines for how your home and yard are kept. Most people understand that they must keep their yard […]
The Five Best Tips To Represent Yourself In Criminal Court
WHY WOULD YOU REPRESENT YOURSELF? You’ve already heard some version of this: A person who acts as their own lawyer, has a fool for a client. Yet day after day, people accused of misdemeanors and felonies will go into court without a lawyer for one or more reasons: They want to avoid legal fees They […]
Things You Might Not Know About Florida Domestic Violence Cases
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a month devoted to raising awareness about the existence and pervasiveness of domestic abuse and domestic violence in Okaloosa County and throughout the country. Domestic violence, as well its signs and the methods by which it is or should be punished, are often misunderstood. These misconceptions and misunderstandings are […]
Top 5 Ways You Can Injure Your Legal Rights In An Okaloosa County Domestic Violence Case
When you have been charged with committing a domestic violence offense in Fort Walton Beach or Destin, you can expose yourself to serious legal problems and harm your case’s chances of success if you make poor decisions along the way. Not only can some of these decisions increase your likelihood of a conviction, but some of […]