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Many individuals previously convicted of criminal charges in Florida are incredibly frustrated with Florida’s current sentencing structure which permits the State Attorney’s Office in its preparation of scoresheets and plea negotiations to continue to bring up old charges. Further, most judges in misdemeanor cases, which do not invoke the Florida scoresheet system, consider prior convictions […]
Learn More...Many individuals previously convicted of criminal charges in Florida are incredibly frustrated with Florida’s current sentencing structure which permits the State Attorney’s Office in its preparation of scoresheets and plea negotiations to continue to bring up old charges. Further, most judges in misdemeanor cases, which do not invoke the Florida scoresheet system, consider prior convictions […]
Learn More...The specific Florida law providing for victim injury points can be found under Florida Statute Section 921.0021. Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about victim injury points when discussing scoresheets under Florida’s current sentencing structure. In short, these are points that can be added which inflate and increase the potential minimum score for a criminal […]
Learn More...In order to prove prior convictions, the State Attorney’s Office will generally rely on fingerprints of folks from prior convictions. As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our Tampa criminal attorney blog, many charges and sentencing issues require the State Attorney’s Office to prove prior convictions of a criminal defendant. For example, in order to convict someone […]
Learn More...Restitution in criminal cases often involves questions as to whether one’s insurance will assist them in paying the money back. Tampa defense attorneys are constantly asked about restitution because restitution is often one of the more significant financial obligations an individual is responsible for after a conviction in their criminal matter. Florida Statute Section 775.089 […]
Learn More...Petty theft is one of the most common charges filed in the Tampa Bay area against individuals. Unfortunately, with the economic downturn, more individuals have seemingly found themselves being accused of petty theft. Further, more often than not, petty theft involves individuals who have never been accused of any other prior crimes and simply made […]
Learn More...Tampa federal criminal defense attorneys are often asked about wire fraud and mail fraud charges because they are so commonly used, yet never actually defined properly. In our experience, this relates to how vague and overused the charges are in the media. All other charges specifically provide the elements of the charge in the title/name […]
Learn More...Tampa sex crimes attorneys are asked about whether there are minimum mandatory sentences associated with sex crimes and charges. While the level of the offense may score mandatory prison time, few Florida sex crimes feature statutorily provided minimum mandatories. Perhaps, the most common minimum mandatory sentence invoked within the realm of sex crimes relates to […]
Learn More...Tampa criminal lawyers are asked about the phrase “NINF” means with regards to a disposition of a Tampa criminal case. It simply means the State Attorney’s Office has declined to file formal charges against the defendant. This is obviously a victory for the defendant since the charges are dropped without the risk and frustrations of […]
Learn More...Florida Habitual Traffic Offenders often deal with being arrested for countless charges, most often driving while license suspended or revoked. Florida Statute Section 322.264 is Florida’s Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law. Under this law, drivers who, within a five year period, accumulate either fifteen convictions for traffic moving offenses or three other qualifying offenses including manslaughter, DUI, failing […]
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