If you’re fortunate enough to be out on bond while you await your criminal trial, make sure to attend every court hearing and every day of your trial. If you don’t show up, you will likely have a warrant issued for your arrest, and you…
Florida’s historical shift from indeterminate sentencing to determinate prison sentencing eliminated a parole board’s discretion regarding terms of imprisonment actually served by defendants. Understanding the difference between the two types of sentencing guidelines can help you better understand how things seen in television and movies…
Courts deal with many different cases, from minor infractions like speeding tickets to divorces, lawsuits, and everything in between. When it comes to where and how cases are heard, there are two types of courts – criminal and civil. Knowing the differences between civil and…
Anyone should take notice to appear in a Florida court seriously. Failure to appear usually results in negative consequences. If you cannot make it to a court date, you can work with the courts to request a continuance or reschedule the date in question. Learn…
After an arrest and during the defendant’s first appearance, a judge sets bail. Sometimes, bail can be too high, or a judge can deny you the option of bail entirely, considering your situation. Under these circumstances, you could request a bail reduction hearing and ask…
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