Criminal Defense News

How To Find a criminal Defense Lawyer

2009-06-11T13:49:00.001-07:00

"Where do I find this lawyer?" you may ask. The Internet would be the first and best choice. Research the websites and check out testimonies, experience and fees. A good criminal defense lawyer isn't shy about sharing his expertise on his website. Because the information is right in front of you, it gives you the chance to shop around before you make your final choice. But, remember to try to find a criminal defense lawyer who is nearby or who doesn't mind the commute.

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney

2009-05-19T10:33:00.000-07:00

Your Criminal Defense Attorney will represent you in all of the procedures and be your voice to the Judge and eventually the Trial Jury. He or she will review all of the facts and evidence in the case against you and look for holes in the Prosecutor's evidence. During the Bail Hearing, your Attorney can help get reasonable bail set for you. Prosecutors will sometimes ask for unreasonable amounts of bail so that you will be unwilling to post bail, therefore not being able to leave jail. During the trial, your Defense Attorney will present your case to the jury and tell them your side of the story. They will try to disprove theories brought forth by the Prosecutor and create doubt in the minds of the Jurors of whether or not you could have committed the crime in question.

Also during the trial, the Criminal Defense Attorney will call forth witnesses that can help prove the accused person's character, prove where they were at the time of the incident or prove the actual facts of the case. If the accused is guilty of a crime, but to a lesser degree than the Prosecution is accusing, then the Defense Attorney will try to get the charges lowered to the actual degree of the offense.

If the accused is found guilty during the trial, the Criminal Defense Attorney will usually start the Appeals process for their client. This is extremely popular when criminal procedure was not followed properly during the trial. The whole Criminal process can be very complex and very confusing. That is why it is essential to have an Attorney that specializes in Criminal Law to represent you.

Criminal Offense: Domestic Violence

2009-04-20T07:12:00.000-07:00

Have you been charged with domestic violence in Florida? If so, you’ll need to know the Florida domestic violence statutes so you can know what to expect and what you can do.

Domestic violence cases in Florida are usually heard by a specific judge in a division dedicated to domestic violence. Because of close family ties, domestic violence cases can be the most complex cases in criminal law. Fights between husband and wife, parent and child, or other family relationships cause many complexities. Also, a divorce can lead to a spouse making claims against another to get an advantage in the divorce case.

Sometimes those who are victims of domestic violence don’t want to press charges, and those people often wonder why the state won’t drop the domestic violence charges. That’s typical in Florida. The state will usually not drop charges when a victim requests it. When this happens, the prosecutors will scrutinize the case even more and try to force the victim to come in and testify.

However, if the State believes that the case is not strong or that there are other reasons not to go forward with the case, then they will drop the charges. It usually takes knowledgeable defense lawyers to persuade the courts. Because of the complex nature of domestic violence cases, you’ll want a good Tampa criminal defense attorney to sit down with you, understand your situation and form a plan to best handle your case.

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2009-04-14T07:02:00.001-07:00

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Assault Charges in Florida

2009-04-14T06:59:00.000-07:00

If you’ve been charged with assault in Florida, here are a few details you’ll want to know to help protect yourself against Florida assault charges.

The Florida assault statute is specific. As such, the prosecution will need to prove many elements and details. An assault is defined as “an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to another.” But, for it to be an assault, the prosecution must prove an apparent ability to commit violence and create a well-founded fear in the other person. If the prosecution misses even one of these elements, it could lead to an acquittal. A simple assault charge in Florida is a second degree misdemeanor that’s punishable up to 60 days in the county jail.

An aggravated assault is similar to a simple assault, except the prosecution must prove one additional element: that a deadly weapon was used without the intent to kill, or there was intent to commit a felony. Aggravated assault is a third degree felony punishable up to 5 years in Florida State Prison.

Don’t confuse assault with battery. An assault only requires that some act of violence was threatened, and that the person was placed in immediate fear. A battery requires that the victim be touched or struck in some way. There is no requirement that they be harmed, only that they were touched and it was against their will.

To defend your rights against Florida assault charges, contact an experienced Tampa criminal defense attorney.

News Recap from March

2009-03-30T13:51:00.000-07:00

The governor's son hired a criminal attorney. Well if that doesn't beat all. I must say, that boy should get his act together long enough to learn how to keep his pants zipped up.

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2009-03-28T09:07:00.001-07:00

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W.R. Grace trial: Defense says witness 'cooked up' scheme (Missoulian)
March 28, 2009 at 3:14 am

A defense lawyer for W.R. Grace & Co. sought to vindicate high-ranking corporate officials on Thursday by challenging the testimony of a key government witness, who said his bosses conspired to defraud the government.

Drivers Should Never Leave the Scene Unless They Fear For Their Own Safety, Warns a Noted New York Criminal Defense ... (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
March 28, 2009 at 3:01 am

Increased street surveillance and tougher penalties make leaving the scene of an auto accident extremely risky, according to New York Criminal Attorney Steve Brill.

Doctor cleared of criminal late-term charges (Denver Post)
March 28, 2009 at 2:46 am

In a trial watched closely by those on both sides of the abortion debate, Dr. George Tiller, a Kansas physician accused of performing 19 illegal late-term abortions, was found not guilty Friday.

Bashir's Defense Against War Crimes Charges - Black Star News
March 28, 2009 at 1:12 am

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Bashir's Defense Against War Crimes Charges
Black Star News, NY
By Milton Allimadi Is there any argument or defense that Sudan's dictator Omar Hasan al-Bashir can marshal in his defense of the war crimes and crimes against humanity charges by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against him? ...
Video: Sudan's aid crisis deepens in Darfur - 24 Mar 09 Al Jazeera
Arrest warrant in Sudan The Times of Trenton - NJ.com
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Dar Al-Hayat - The Japan Times
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Edmond family fighting for soldier's freedom - NewsOK.com
March 28, 2009 at 1:04 am

Edmond family fighting for soldier's freedom
NewsOK.com, OK
Theodore Dixon, denied a defense motion for a mistrial March 20, despite information suggesting prosecutors concealed evidence that would have bolstered Behenna's case. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers filed a brief in support of ...

Plan to train prosecutors ripped as wasteful for courts - Houston Chronicle
March 28, 2009 at 12:45 am

Plan to train prosecutors ripped as wasteful for courts
Houston Chronicle, United States
While some Houston defense attorneys called it a "world class bad idea" to force defendants in the county's misdemeanor court system to go to trial, Jim Leitner, the Harris County district attorney's first assistant, said such a plan would boost morale ...

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman Announces 2008 ... - FOXBusiness
March 27, 2009 at 10:59 pm

Top Gun DUI Defense Attorney(R) Myles L. Berman Announces 2008 ...
FOXBusiness
Myles Berman lectures extensively in the area of defending people accused of DUI / Drunk Driving before various Bar associations, law schools, police agencies and criminal defense lawyers' associations. Myles L. Berman is listed in Who's Who in ...

A criminal beats the system with "mental illness" defense (Paris Beacon-News)
March 27, 2009 at 6:25 pm

From reading your paper of Tuesday, March 10, 2009, it seems once again a criminal has again beaten the system by a plea bargain and the worn out defense of "I'm mentally ill. I didn't know what I was doing, and I couldn't help myself."

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What this blog is about

2009-03-27T13:29:00.000-07:00

This blog will be a biweekly recap of the most important news for the criminal defense attorneys in the United States. We'll have daily news feeds of content from around the world, which will supplement our recaps. Stay tuned, because we're going to have a lot of content coming.