When you Need a Sex Crimes Attorney in Florida
By Stephen G. Cobb, Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Specialist In the beginning… You or someone you love is being investigated or has been charged with some form of sex crime and you need a skilled criminal defense attorney. You already know that whether charged as a sexual battery, a sexual assault, a lewd or […]
False Domestic Charges
Domestic violence law in Florida is not just one law, but several laws that operate together. Thus, it is more accurate to think and speak in terms of Florida’s Domestic Violence Laws. The reason is very simple: Florida’s legal system creates many different types of domestic abuse that constitute a violation of the criminal law. […]
Filing an Injunction for Protection
Nobody ever deserves to be hit or treated cruelly, especially by the ones they love. While everyone would probably agree that that is true, it is not always the way things actually are. There are many reasons that domestic or stranger violence occurs and when it becomes a regular problem, when it is happening with […]
How to defend yourself against a murder charge in Florida?
Homicide is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed in the state of Florida. It is the death of one person caused by another, whether intentionally or through negligence. Depending on the circumstances, homicide may be classified as murder, involuntary manslaughter, or justifiable homicide. If you have been charged with homicide in […]
Ocala Attorney: Making Sense Of Criminal Classifications
When you watch police or courtroom dramas on TV or when the newscasters speak about someone who has just been arrested, you will hear terms such as “felony,” “misdemeanor” and the like. Often the terms will include “degrees,” such as a first degree or so on. Knowing what all of those classifications mean can make […]
Rehabilitation for Offenders in Florida
What rehabilitation options are there in Florida for offenders? Rehabilitation is a process that aims to help people who have committed crimes to change their behavior, acquire skills, and reintegrate into society. Rehabilitation can be an alternative or a complement to the prison sentence, depending on the seriousness of the crime, the conditions of the […]
Did you know that in Florida, there is the possibility of performing community service as an alternative sanction to imprisonment for the commission of a crime?
Community service is a voluntary activity that is carried out for the benefit of the community without receiving any payment or financial compensation. Community service can have different purposes, such as helping people in need, taking care of the environment, and promoting education or human rights, among others. Community service has many benefits for the […]
Restriction order
A restraining order in Florida is a court order that prohibits a person from approaching or contacting another person who has been a victim or is at risk of being a victim of some type of violence. The restraining order is intended to prevent the aggressor from continuing to commit acts of violence against the […]
How is the length of a sentence determined in Florida?
In general terms, the duration of a sentence is related to the seriousness of the crime. For example, minor crimes, such as traffic violations, often have shorter sentences, up to 60 days in prison. By contrast, more serious crimes, such as first-degree murder, can carry much harsher penalties, such as life in prison or even […]
Penalties and Sentencing in Florida
The judicial system of Florida, United States, arouses great interest and public debate due to its penalties and sentences. In this article, we will explore the essential elements of this system, from mandatory minimum sentences to parole policies, in order to understand how the justice system works in this state. Minimum sentences, felonies, and conditional […]