Voluntary and Involuntary intoxication must be carefully taken into consideration in some cases in South Florida and its jurisdictions. In Miami-Dade county, Broward county and Palm Beach county, defendants cannot go free of charges if they state that they got high on drugs or alcohol and committed the crime because…
Many cases are resolved with a plea bargain, which is when there is an agreement between the defense and the prosecutor. Many people wonder if they actually need an attorney to negotiate a plea. The fact is that negotiating a plea can be very tricky in South Florida. And in…
Bond is money you pay in order to get out of jail, and remain out of jail, until your trial. The judge is the one who sets the bond, and bail is the amount of money that the judge requires you to pay. In most cases in South Florida and…
In South Florida, would you be arrested if you have a trace amount of drugs with you? In most states, whether you are carrying a trace amount or a consumable amount of a controlled substance, it IS possession. In all of South Florida’s jurisdictions such as Miami, West Palm Beach,…
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In South Florida, and all of its jurisdictions such as Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami-Dade County, a person can be sentenced to a form of pretrial release instead of pretrial detention. This means that until their trial, the person will not be in custody. There are various forms…
According to the Florida Statute 806.01, arson is when a person willfully and unlawfully, or while in the commission of any felony, by fire or explosion, damages any dwelling or structure where persons are normally present. Even if the dwelling that was damaged was not occupied, the person can still…
In South Florida and many of its jurisdictions such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Miami Dade County, there are many sentencing options for someone who commits a crime. The sentencing can be incarceration, fines, probation and other alternative sentences. Many people think…
The police use many different procedures in order for witnesses to a crime be able to identify the suspect. A lineup is one of the most commonly used procedures for this process of identification. Not only is it important for the suspect to be aware of his rights, but the…
There are many procedures that police stations and other people involved in the investigation of a criminal activity use in order for the suspect to be identified by an eyewitness. In South Florida and all of its jurisdictions, including Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, Broward County, Miami Dade County…