Trial Related Concerns

The Pros and Cons of Settling vs. Litigating a Personal Injury Claim After a Drunk Driving Accident

The Pros and Cons of Settling vs. Litigating a Personal Injury Claim After a Drunk Driving Accident

If an intoxicated driver crashes into you and causes bodily harm, you have the right to sue them for damages, outside of any criminal charges...

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Can I Do Pre-Trial Diversion Twice?

Can I Do Pre-Trial Diversion Twice?

The answer to that question is simply no. The State Attorney’s offices in most Florida counties feel that you only get one bite at the...

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How is My Bail Amount Determined?

How is My Bail Amount Determined?

  When someone gets arrested, they must post bail to get released from police custody. You might wonder how these bails are set.  Judges set...

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Protective Order Hearings

Protective Order Hearings

Who Can File a Protective Order? Anyone in the Orlando area seeking an injunction (also known as a restraining order or a protective order) must...

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Competency to Stand Trial and Competency Restoration

Competency to Stand Trial and Competency Restoration

Not every person accused of a crime will be able to stand trial. It is the responsibility of those involved in the case to ensure...

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Motion to Reduce Sentence

Motion to Reduce Sentence

No matter how well-prepared your defense is or how much you cooperate with law enforcement and the court, you receive an exceptionally harsh sentence.  What...

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Understanding Compassionate Release

Understanding Compassionate Release

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has a compassionate release program that allows earlier discharge or reduction of the sentence for some eligible inmates. This...

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Pleas and Plea Alternatives

Pleas and Plea Alternatives

During the arraignment hearing, the judge will do multiple things: read your charges, determine if you have counsel or require court-appointed counsel, and ask how...

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Pre-Trial diversion: How Does it Work?

Pre-Trial diversion: How Does it Work?

Depending on the County and the office, there will be differences between State attorney’s Office about what crimes you’re eligible for pre-trial diversion program with....

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The Pros and Cons of Settling vs. Litigating a Personal Injury Claim After a Drunk Driving Accident
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