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Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about what an open plea actually entails. An open plea is a plea, where there is no agreement for a specific sentence with the prosecutor, be it the State Attorney’s Office or the United States Attorney’s Office. While the overwhelming majority of pleas involve an agreed upon sentence and […]
Learn More...In Florida, nearly all criminal judges are now asking criminal defendants about their immigration status during their plea colloquies and whether they have had adequate time to consult with an immigration attorney if they have immigration concerns. This entire issue derives from a United States Supreme Court case titled, Padilla vs. Kentucky. In this case, […]
Learn More...Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked by their clients about what to expect when they enter a plea to their criminal charges. The questions asked and posed to the accused by the presiding judge are referred to as the plea colloquy. Depending on the courtroom, jurisdiction, and other unique facts of the case, the […]
Learn More...This question is often posed to Tampa criminal defense attorneys by folks who are first time offenders and are nervous about concluding their Tampa criminal defense matter. In short, it is possible to speed up the matter in some capacity, but a better question is whether that is, in fact, in your best interest. It […]
Learn More...Tampa criminal attorneys are often asked by folks about withdrawing their previously entered guilty plea after their case is resolved, often once they have either been sentenced to their prison/jail sentence or have begun probation. While discussing withdrawing a plea is easy, it is incredibly difficult to actually do so and the risks are significant, […]
Learn More...Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked by their client, essentially if they get a jury they don’t like, can they still take a plea deal? This is a relatively simple, yet complex issue in of itself. In short, yes, if the State Attorney’s office still permits the plea to be open, you can enter […]
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