Blog Posts in Criminal Defense

The debate about whether or not convicted felons who have completed their prison sentences should be allowed to have their voting rights restored has been ongoing for quite some time. However, ...

With the start of 2018 comes a new set of laws for the state of Florida. These changes impact a number of legal fields, including wage increases, family law, visitation, and more. One of the most ...

Question : What is Perjury? Answer : Perjury, in its simplest form, is lying under oath about a material fact, meaning a fact which could affect the entire outcome of a proceeding. It literally ...

Question : What is Introduction of Contraband? Answer : Introduction of Contraband is a very serious Felony Criminal offense, one that jeopardizes the safety of employees at jails and prisons, as well ...

People will often ask if they can modify their sentence following a plea, or perhaps a jury trial that did not go well with different legal counsel. The answer, like with so many areas of the law, is ...

Question : What is Dealing in Stolen Property? Answe r: The definition of Dealing in Stolen Property is contained in Florida Statute 812.019 . Under the law, the offense occurs where a person sells, ...