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
Expungement
A criminal record can impact your life even if you were arrested when you were still a juvenile or a
Prison Releasee Reoffender
In Florida's criminal sentencing schemes, nothing, other than a death sentence, is more draconian than the Prison Releasee Reoffender
Prison: Federal Versus State
If facing the prospect of being incarcerated is not daunting enough, many defendants will also be punished to serve time
The Trial System: A Brief Explanation
Most people have a general idea of how criminal trials work, thanks in large part to the popularity of shows
Never Speak to Police Without an Attorney Present: Find Out Why
If you watch a lot of law enforcement dramas, you definitely have heard someone say that you should never speak
Virtual Court Hearings: Tips and Etiquette
In the era of Covid-19, it seems there is no part of life that has escaped unscathed or unchanged, we
Voir Dire: What Is That?
If you watch a lot of crime dramas on television, then you may have heard the term Voir Dire thrown
How Do Trial Courts Still Get Restitution Wrong?
By: Adam L. Bantner, II Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney Somehow, Florida courts continue to get restitution wrong. My guess
Can I Get a Withhold of Adjudication?
If, for whatever reason, you are unsuccessful in getting your charges dismissed either before or after trial, the next best