Should a Defendant Speak at Sentencing?
As an initial matter, a defendant in a criminal case has an absolute right to remain silent throughout the entirety
Wearing a Mask While Committing a Crime
Here in late 2021 with the Covid19 pandemic still hanging around, it is very common to see people wearing some
Can I Get a Withhold of Adjudication?
In any criminal matter, getting a withhold of adjudication is important. It can be the difference between a suspended license
Florida’s Knock and Announce Rule
In Florida, unless some Constitutionally permissible reason exists to forego this rule, law enforcement must obtain a search warrant prior
Memorandum of Law on Williams Rule Evidence
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE THIRTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, STATE OF FLORIDA Criminal Justice and
Florida Insanity Defense
In Florida, even if a person committed a crime, they may have the opportunity to be found Not Guilty if
Impeachment with Prior Inconsistent Statements Given During Deposition
Impeachment has been defined as “demonstration that a witness is less worthy of belief.” (Click here for citation, June 23,
Felony Attorney Answers: What is an Adversarial Preliminary Hearing in Florida?
Unfortunately for those charged with felonies in Florida and the felony attorney representing them, they don’t automatically get an adversarial
Florida’s Rape Shield Law
Florida’s Rape Shield law is contained in Fla. Stat. 794.022. Boiled down to its core provisions, in a sexual battery
Habitual Misdemeanor Offenders
As an attorney and all-around legal junkie, I was reading through the criminal statutes (generally, Chapters 775 – 896, Fla.