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When a person is charged with a crime, the prosecutor must prove their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt in order to convict them of a criminal charge. One of the hallmarks of the American legal system is the presumption that everyone is innocent until proven guilty....
When a person is charged with a criminal felony, they go through several procedures in order to decide if they are free or not. One of these steps is the bail bond. Bail is a process in which the person accused of a crime must pay a fixed amount of money to obtain his...
Having a good lawyer when you have a legal problem is important for the outcome of your case. You need to work with an attorney who has extensive experience in the matter and whom you can trust. But what makes a good attorney exactly? Characteristics Of A Good Lawyer...
When it comes to defending yourself against a criminal charge, it is no easy matter. You must understand the elements of the crime that you have been charged with and see what defenses you may have against the various elements. You do not need to defend against all of...
A racketeering offense (RICO) occurs when an unlawful or legitimate organization commits illegal activities such as murder, money laundering, embezzlement, extortion, and bribery. In Florida, RICO is charged as a first-degree felony, and it can result in 30 years of...
Unfortunately, child abandonment in Florida is a common allegation that is heavily contested in family law cases involving custody disputes. Abandoned children (also called "foundlings") who do not get their needs met often grow up with low self-esteem, emotional...
A motion is an application to the court made by the prosecutor or defense attorney, requesting that the court make a decision on a certain issue before the trial begins. The motion can affect the trial, courtroom, defendants, evidence, or testimony. Pre-trial motions...
Identity theft is a crime in which a thief uses a person's personal information to commit fraud or other crimes. Some examples of personal information that thieves can use are social security numbers, credit card information, or driver's license numbers. Fraudulent...
We have all seen television programs that show police interrogating someone, but what do the police actually do during an interrogation? In this blog, we will talk about all the details of the interrogation process and what rights you have during an interrogation....
While some states have begun to move away from cash bail systems, Florida has not. As such, if you’ve been arrested in Florida, you may be required to post bail or a bail bond before you are released. Bail in Florida is the amount of money that a court holds in...