Evaluating a plea offer while your future remains uncertain can feel overwhelming. You may worry that a deal surrenders a fair fight, or that trial carries greater risk. This article examines the principal factors that influence this decision in Florida. Why this...
In many cases, the court will hold someone after an arrest, but they will set bail. Once the bail is announced, the individual has the opportunity to post payment, and they may be released if they do so. If they are unable to post bail, then they will be held in jail...
When it comes to participation in a crime, Florida law essentially says, “You’re either all-in or all-out.” What that means is this: You do not have to personally commit a crime to face criminal charges. If you help someone else commit a crime – or help them evade...
One of the first questions that often comes to mind when a loved one is arrested is how to get them out of jail. Finding out when the person can be released, how much money is required and what conditions apply are all important. The answers to these concerns...
Many people panic or do things they would not normally do when they learn they are under investigation by the police or federal authorities. Some of these actions have the potential to end in criminal charges, even if the investigation itself comes to nothing....
People who are facing criminal charges have a lot of factors that they have to think about as they develop their defense strategy. One of these is which court their case is being heard in. There are significant differences between federal and state courts. The...
Being arrested – especially for the first time – can be an extremely frightening and confusing experience. The same is true if a loved one has been arrested and they’re counting on you to help them. Those arrested here in Broward County are typically first taken to...
Criminal cases and civil cases are very different. One of the biggest differences is the standard of proof. In a civil case, the standard of proof is typically a preponderance of evidence. This means that the evidence generally shows that it is more likely than not...
You get the call and rush to secure the bail for your loved one. You have the necessary amount of cash ready to bring your husband or family member home, but the jail refuses to process the release. They tell you there is a “Nebbia hold” on the case. While this...
Testimony from the prosecution’s witnesses can make all the difference in your criminal case. If it goes unchallenged, then there’s a good chance that the jury will view you in an unfavorable light and, as a result, they may be much more likely to convict you of the...
