Monthly Archives: April 2022
Expunging Or Sealing Juvenile Criminal Matters In Hillsborough County
Once courts release defendants from their sentences, the effects of a criminal conviction linger, often forever. Contrary to popular myth, juvenile convictions in Florida are not expunged or sealed automatically. Instead, these convictions continue to stain your permanent record. Under Florida law, these individuals have some options. These options could open doors to former… Read More »
Top Five DUI Defenses In Florida
Many people assume they are automatically guilty in a DUI case if they provide a chemical sample and the sample is above the legal limit. About 80 percent of Florida DUIs involve such chemical tests. Granted, an adverse chemical test result makes these cases much easier to prove in court. However, the state must… Read More »
Top Five White Collar Crimes in Hillsborough County
In 1939, sociologist Edwin Sutherland defined “white collar crime” as financially motivated, nonviolent crimes. These labels are not entirely accurate. For example, many computer criminals break into banks and other institutions to make a statement, not to steal money. Furthermore, anyone who has ever been the victim of identity theft or a Ponzi scheme… Read More »
Pre And Post Conviction Resolutions In Hillsborough County
Trials are inherently risky. There’s simply no telling how twelve jurors will view the evidence in a given case. Plea bargains avoid this risk. That’s mostly why about 95 percent of criminal cases settle out of court. These resolutions usually feature reduced charges and/or a reduced sentence. Although that’s not the same thing as… Read More »
