Posts in June, 2010

Jun 30 Trafficking in Hydrocodone

Hydrocodone is a powerful narcotic prescribed by doctors for patients suffering from pain, usually as the result of an injury or ...

Jun 29 Uttering A Forged Instrument

To prove the crime of uttering a forged instrument (forgery), the State of Florida must prove the following three elements beyond ...

Jun 28 Attempted Second Degree Murder

Attempted second degree murder is a second-degree felony in the State of Florida, carrying a maximum penalty of 15 years in state ...

Jun 27 Early Termination From Probation

When placed on probation, the court will impose a period of time in which you will serve your sentence. In a misdemeanor case, ...

Jun 26 What Is The Difference Between Sealing And Expunging Your Record?

By far, the most commonly asked question I get is, "What is the difference between sealing and expunging your record?" According ...

Jun 25 Plea Negotiations

Most criminal cases are resolved through plea negotiations. Very few actually go to trial . As a former Miami-Dade prosecutor , I ...