How Far Does My Right to an Attorney Extend?
- Aug 6 2018
Thanks to the prevalence of crime-related T.V. shows, most of us know we have a right to an attorney. Many people think that right is an absolute right, so it ...
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Can I Appeal My Conviction Because the Jury Was Biased?
- Jul 30 2018
If you are convicted of a crime, you will likely consider whether you have grounds to appeal your conviction. If you think a jury was biased against you, you will ...
When Do the Police Need a Warrant to Search Me or My Property?
- Jul 26 2018
Many people believe that the police need a warrant to search them or their property. It’s understandable that people expect that they have a right to privacy in their home, ...
What is the Impact of a Prior Conviction on Your Current Case?
- Jul 23 2018
If you have previously been convicted of a crime and are facing a trial for a different charge, you may be wondering whether your previous conviction can be used against ...
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – July 12, 2018
- Jul 13 2018
ROBIN EUSTACHE V. STATE OF FLORIDA – PROBATION VIOLATION; SENTENCING UNDER YOUTHFUL OFFENDER CAP OR ADULT MANDATORY MINIMUM Review of a decision of the 4th District appeals court on the ...
In Focus: Domestic Violence Penalties
- Jun 21 2018
Domestic violence charges carry serious penalties including imprisonment, probation, giving up any firearms you own, fines, and the damage to your reputation may last well into the future. In addition, ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – June 20, 2018
- Jun 21 2018
BARBARA STONE V. STATE OF FLORIDA – UPWARD DEPARTURE SENTENCE; LACK OF REMORSE Direct appeal from sentencing for probation violation after adjudication had been withheld for a non-forcible third-degree felony. ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – June 13, 2018
- Jun 14 2018
MILTON JACKSON V. STATE OF FLORIDA – IMPROPER CLOSING ARGUMENT BY PROSECUTOR; “GOLDEN RULE” ARGUMENT Direct appeal from conviction for trespass and misdemeanor battery. The defendant was charged by information ...
Florida Supreme Court – Criminal Headnotes – June 7, 2018
- Jun 9 2018
MICHAEL LEVANDOSKI V. STATE OF FLORIDA – UNTIMELY MOTION TO CORRECT ILLEGAL SENTENCE; SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF PROBATION FOR SEX OFFENDER; NOT ORALLY PRONOUNCED Appeal from the denial of a motion ...
Florida Third District Court of Appeal – Criminal Headnotes – June 6, 2018
- Jun 7 2018
ELTON GRAVES V. STATE OF FLORIDA – THIRD SUCCESSIVE MOTION TO CORRECT ILLEGAL SENTENCE; ATTEMPTED SECOND-DEGREE MURDER OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER ENGAGED IN PERFORMANCE OF DUTY; HABITUAL FELONY OFFENDER; COLLATERAL ...