If you’re on community control in Tavares, FL, probation often looks like a better deal—community control is much more restrictive. Sometimes the sentences are combined, such as having a period of community control followed by probation, assuming all the conditions of community control are met. They may also be imposed... View Article
When you’re accused of a crime, you will need the help of a skilled, experienced lawyer. While you can represent yourself in court, having a lawyer who knows the ins and outs of the law—and how to build a case on your behalf—is crucial. For some people, a public defender... View Article
We all want to present the best versions of ourselves, especially when we’ve been accused of a crime or are in a bitter divorce or custody battle. Maybe your intentions are good, or maybe you’re just trying to save yourself some extra embarrassment, but lying to your lawyer is never... View Article
Many people have questions as to the process for expunging or sealing a criminal record. The process involves a lot of moving parts including contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the appropriate State Attorney’s Office. You should hire an experienced attorney that handles these kinds of cases and... View Article
In a recently published 2nd DCA decision, the Second DCA held that a fine that is imposed at sentencing that remains unpaid after having been released from prison shields a defendant from registering as a sex offender after being convicted of a sex offense. State v. James, _So.3d_, 45 F.L.W... View Article