Criminal Defense

Everyone who faces criminal charges wants to get the charges dismissed or, at the very least, stay out of jail or prison. When facing charges, you might want to review your alternative sentencing options with an experienced criminal…

Sentencing is often considered the lesser-known part of the criminal justice process. However, your sentencing hearing carries significant weight for your freedom and future as a whole. For this reason, it is important to understand what to expect…

Regardless of what type of criminal offenses you have been charged with, the legal process from arrest through verdict is the same. It can be overwhelming and frightening to be arrested for a crime, whether you committed it…

When someone finds themselves charged with a crime of which they believe they are guilty, it’s common for the accused individual to wonder if they should still hire legal representation. While this line of thought may make some…

In the state of Florida, the arraignment remains a crucial stage in the criminal justice system. At the arraignment, the judicial officer will formally read the charges against the defendant and advise them of their constitutional rights. Also,…

If you’re being investigated for a crime, or if you’ve already been charged, you may be wondering if it’ll be possible to avoid jail or prison time. There are indeed alternatives to incarceration, but your outcome will depend…

When someone is arrested and charged with murder or manslaughter, odds are, they will want a criminal defense attorney to represent them, regardless of whether they are innocent, guilty, or extenuating circumstances apply.  There’s a perception that when lesser…

For good reason, Florida, as well as the rest of the United States, has very strict laws and penalties in place for those who are found guilty of child pornography or child sex crimes. The actual charges under…

In Florida, it is illegal to possess, distribute, sell, or use prescription drugs without proper authorization or licensing. A defendant convicted of an illegal prescription drug crime may be facing devastating consequences, including lengthy imprisonment, hefty fines, a…

Stories about the opioid epidemic and fentanyl deaths make headlines every day in Florida and throughout the United States. Pharmaceutical companies are settling lawsuits for tremendous amounts of money. Communities compete for supplies of naloxone to save lives….