Blog Posts in 2019

Should I Take a Plea Bargain?

If you’re wondering if your criminal case will go to trial, I want you to know that by far, the majority of criminal cases do not make it to trial. While some cases don’t make it to trial because charges are dismissed or because a motion to suppress evidence is accepted by the judge, most criminal cases are resolved by plea bargains. This isn’t just the case in Florida, this is how it is in all ...

Can I Expect My Criminal Case to Go to Trial?

If you are facing criminal charges for the first time in your life, you probably have questions, lots of questions . Will your charges be dropped? Will you go to jail or prison? Will you ever be able to get a good job again? Will your case go to trial? For the purposes of this article, I’m going to answer the last question about your case going to trial. If you’re like a lot of people, what you’ve ...

Can Domestic Violence Affect Immigration Status?

Not only is Miami absolutely beautiful, but it has one of the most ethnically-diverse populations in the country. A large percentage of its residents are originally from places such as Cuba, Central America, and South America. With Miami’s large immigrant population, a lot of people who are facing domestic violence charges in the city are afraid of how the criminal case could affect their ...

What is 'Supervision' in Florida?

When people are convicted of crimes in Florida, the state wants to make sure that once they are released in the community, that they have effective supervision. This benefits the offenders and helps reduce recidivism. There are several purposes of “supervision,” such as making sure the offender stays in contact with the Florida Department of Corrections, and making sure they do not break the law. ...