by J. Andrew Crawford | Sep 18, 2024 | Legal Issues
If a person enters a plea to the judge, sometimes called an open plea, or if someone is found guilty after a trial, the next step in the process is a sentencing hearing. At the sentencing hearing, both the State and the defense advocate for an appropriate sentence....
by J. Andrew Crawford | Aug 29, 2024 | General
After trial, a judge will usually remand a person to jail with no bond pending sentencing. After being sentenced, the lengthy appeal process begins. A frequent question is “Can my loved one post a bond while the appeal is pending?” The answer is possibly. After...
by J. Andrew Crawford | Jul 26, 2024 | General
It can be an incredibly frightening experience to have a loved one that has been convicted of a crime after trial. The resulting conviction can possibly lead to an adjudication of guilt, jail or prison time, probation, and fines. Being adjudicated guilty of a crime...
by J. Andrew Crawford | Jul 23, 2024 | General
After an accident, the driver of a vehicle involved can become scared or be concerned that he or she does not have a valid driver’s license. As a result, the driver does not stop to exchange information with the other motorist. In Florida, the law requires that the...
by J. Andrew Crawford | Jul 20, 2020 | None
When a doctor, nurse, or healthcare professional is arrested in Florida, the criminal case can have drastic consequences depending on the outcome. Your license can be denied or disqualified even if you plead no contest or adjudication is withheld. The law requires a...
