Criminal Defense
The police want to get my side of the story. Should I give a statement?
The police say that normally as a ploy to get you to talk, because people have a natural desire to tell their side of the story, even if their side of
What are Miranda rights or Miranda warnings?
The Supreme Court of the United States, in a case called Miranda, set forth a series of questions that law enforcement has to ask you if you are in
What are the typical steps in a criminal proceeding in Florida?
Typically, once you're arrested you're taken to jail. You can bond out if you can afford to. Otherwise, you can wait till the next morning. Within 24
What are my rights if I am accused of a crime in Florida?
Well, you have the right to bail, so that you don't have to stay in jail. You can bond yourself out. You have the right to an attorney. You have the
What does beyond a reasonable doubt mean?
Beyond a reasonable doubt is the burden placed on a prosecutor to prove someone guilty of a crime. It is the highest burden in the law. We like to say
What happens if my child is arrested in Florida?
If your child's arrested in Florida, they will normally go to the juvenile detention facility and be put in the custody of a welfare person. Now, they
What is forfeiture?
Forfeiture is when the state or federal government seize your property because that property is related to a crime and therefore they take it and they
What is restitution?
In a criminal case in many times the victim of the case has some kind of economic loss or damages. That is what the restitution is designed to take
What is the difference between a federal and state crime?
A federal crime is a crime established by the United States congress and the United States senate, and it's enforced by the United States attorney's