Florida Crime News

The Necessity Defense in Criminal Cases

Life is filled with difficult decisions. In many situations, people are forced to make tough choices, even when none of their options are all that appealing.

If you committed a crime because you believed you had no other choice at the time, a Miami criminal defense lawyer may be able to argue you broke the law out of necessity. In Florida, necessity is an affirmative defense to criminal charges.

Proving You Acted Out of Necessity

Because necessity is an affirmative defense, the accused has the burden of proving he or she carried out a crime strictly under duress. Read More

What You Need to Know About the Federal Criminal Charging Process

The federal court system functions in roughly the same way as the state court systems, but there are some important differences. For example, federal cases are brought by United States Attorneys instead of prosecutors or district attorneys. While you can be charged and tried under both systems, usually when the federal government steps in, the State will step out.

Most federal cases proceed the same way, and knowing the steps in the criminal charging process can help ease some of the anxiety related to a federal charge. A Miami federal criminal attorney can help you through this process, and will be there for you every step of the way. Read More

What is Employee Theft in Florida?

Employee theft occurs when an employee unlawfully takes from their employer. Usually it will involve money, but it can involve property as well. The taking is with the intent to permanently deprive the employer of the funds or property. This particular crime is taken very seriously in Florida and it can result in severe penalties.

A Florida theft lawyer can help you defend against allegations of employee theft so you can avoid the potentially harsh penalties involved. Read More

The Basics of Federal Criminal Sentencing

The Federal Sentencing Guidelines can be extremely difficult to understand. Your federal criminal lawyer is well-versed in these guidelines, however. That means that she can help you determine what your penalty under federal law may be based on the guidelines.

This will be extremely important to know in your federal criminal case, particularly as you consider whether a plea bargain is the right option for you. Read More

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