Criminal Defense

A subpoena—sometimes referred to as a court summons—is a legal document issued by a magistrate that requires you to appear in court and adhere to a specific request. This might be your direct participation in a court case as a witness or a demand to produce certain documents or objects as evidence. In some instances,…

Seeing a person commit a crime—particularly a violent one—can be very distressing. You could be going to the store or a movie, dropping the kids off at school, or even just sitting at your desk at work when a crime occurs right before your eyes. When confronted with a crisis, some witnesses become so-called Good…

As the jail and prison populations in Florida and throughout the U.S. have swelled, courts have become more open to incarceration alternatives. In fact, as long as a case doesn’t involve mandatory sentences required by law, judges have wide discretion and often utilize other options. One such common substitute for incarceration and other penalties is…

Many scenarios may lead to criminal assault charges in Florida, and there are different types of charges that vary by the severity of the crime. When people think about the term “assault,” they usually associate it with a physical altercation; however, assault does not always involve physical contact. In fact, once a situation escalates to…

Whether or not an action qualifies as assault can be more complicated than deducing fault for other crimes. Many charges have straightforward processes and obvious evidence, such as blood alcohol content in a DUI case. An alleged threat against another, however, may or may not constitute assault, and the elements needed to prove assault may…

The United States continues to have one of the highest incarceration rates globally. As of 2023, there are approximately 2 million individuals behind bars, accounting for about 20% of the world’s prison population despite the U.S. making up only 4% of the global population. While American citizens are constitutionally entitled to a fair trial, studies…

Domestic violence includes charges of domestic assault and battery, common offenses that present prosecutors with a challenge. In a domestic violence case, there are usually only two witnesses––the alleged offender and the alleged victim––who may recall the events that took place before the police arrived. In these situations, it is a given that these parties…

Life is a never-ending learning process by which everyday mistakes help you grow. Unfortunately, some mistakes may have criminal consequences that may influence your life in the present and future. In the United States, a significant portion of the population has been or is currently in trouble with the law. Individuals who are arrested or…

After being convicted of a criminal offense, your sentence may include incarceration. Whether you are sentenced to jail or prison depends on whether you’re convicted of a misdemeanor or felony offense. With either type of charge, the court may sentence you to probation in place of incarceration. Probation is an alternative form of punishment that…