3 New Florida Criminal Laws Lower Penalties

It appears Florida is attempting to keep people out of jail, help our first time offenders stay out of jail and keep the revolving door process under control. Three new laws are being looked at by our legislature and although they are far from passing, it  is a start to change our criminal justice system attitude. Many young people start a prison process for a minor offense and their lives are changed as they become a part of the prison system rather then important members of our society.  Law one Increases in the monetary felony theft from $300 to $1,000.  Law two Allows judges to depart from mandatory-minimum sentencing for low-level drug offenses.  Law Three Reduce driver’s license suspensions for non-driving offenses. The bills although  far from becoming actual  laws may start to  free up prisons in Florida and help first time offenders. License Suspension and Revocation Penalties The Florida House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee approved House Bill 1095, a measure that would remove license suspension and revocation penalties for a number of offenses unrelated to driving. It would also prevent people from losing their licenses because of an inability to pay court fees. “It’s intended to keep people out of the ‘snowball effect’ that often comes with being caught in the judicial system,” the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Scott Plakon, R-Longwood, told the subcommittee Tuesday. “Studies show that suspensions do not serve as a deterrent, and by legally allowing people to get to and from work, school and grocery stores, there will be less arrests and incarcerations, which will relieve big burdens on our judicial and corrections systems,” he said. With...

Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Lawyer

What Can A Fort Lauderdale  Criminal Defense Lawyer  Do For You? An experienced and  competent criminal defense lawyer, like Guy Seligman, can negotiate to avoid charges being filed,  negotiate a plea bargain, prepare your criminal  case for trial, and come up with the best strategy for your defense based on the charges and any prior arrests.  If you’re facing a criminal charge, you must  hire a Fort Lauderdale  criminal defense lawyer  who has experience in the exact charges filed against you or the crime that you are arrested for. This lawyer musrt know  the right defenses, plea bargain deals, and what  a criminal conviction could mean for you. Why Hire a Local  Criminal Defense Lawyer? If you are suspected of a crime or charged with a crime  you require the services of a local criminal defense attorney  who knows the local judges and state attorney.  Different rules and penalty’s exist for different charges.  You need a criminal defense attorney who has defended your particular criminal charge to give you  the best defense. An experienced Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney will know the information the state attorney  will need to prove your guilt. Yiur  defense attorney should also know what information you need to prove your innocence. With over 20 years experience defending people arrested in Broward County, I know   whether there are any legal rules justifying your actions. Call me today. Let’s get started defending your...

What Is A Ft Lauderdale Arrest Warrant?

THE POLICE And Your Fort Lauderdale Arrest Warrant What Ia A Ft Lauderdale Arrest Warrant? A Fort Lauderdale  warrant for your arrest  is an official document, signed by a judge (or magistrate), which authorizes a police officer to arrest  you or the person named in the warrant. A warrant typically identifies the crime for which an arrest has been authorized, and may restrict the manner in which an arrest may be made. For example, the warrant may state that a you can be arrested "only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m." Some warrants also specify the bail that a defendant must post in order to get  freedom following arrest. A bench warrant is for a previous failure  to appear  A Bench warrant will it will  specify that the arrested person will have no-bail ie a no bail warrant. How Did The  Police Obtain an Arrest Warrant For Me? The  police officer typically submitted  a written affidavit to a judge or magistrate. The affidavit, given under oath, recited sufficient factual information to establish probable cause that a crime was committed and that  you  committed it. The  description must  establish probable cause to believe that you committed the crime. A vague description would apply to numerous people. There are many facts that must be reviewed by a criminal lawyer to make sure the arrest warrant was valid. Sometimes, arrest warrants contain factual mistakes.any mistakes. Clerical errors,  are  not  enough to invalidate the warrant. Your Ft Lauderdale Criminal Lawyer Will be Reviewing The Entire Arrest Process to see  if there is a way to make the warrant invalid. We...