If you face criminal charges in Florida, it is your legal right to be tried by a jury of your peers. And, with the guidance of a skillful Miami criminal defense attorney, you can take comfort in the fact that you are doing all you can to present your case in the best light before the court.
In recent installments, we've outlined the many back and forths that occur throughout a criminal trial. In our last post, we established that in... [...]
If you have been following our guide to the criminal trial process, you have probably gotten an idea of just how valuable an experienced and effective Miami criminal defense attorney can be. From the moment you are taken into custody, your legal representative will begin lobbying on your behalf to ensure that the state does not infringe upon your civil liberties, and that your account of events is heard.
Should your case go to a jury... [...]
When your Miami criminal defense attorney begins to prepare for your trial, he or she will have an ultimate goal - convincing a judge and jury that the charges filed against you don't hold weight. Every witness called to the stand, each question they are asked - all of these actions are taken to demonstrate that the prosecution does not have a solid case against you.
If your case is being tried before a jury, the judge will give the six (or,... [...]
If you've been following this blog, then you've probably gotten a sense of just how complex the Florida criminal process is - even after you have been charged and are standing before a judge. Because so much is at stake in a criminal trial, the judicial system provides the prosecution and the defense with ample opportunity to state their claims and challenge those made by the opposition. As a result, the trial is rife with back and forths... [...]
The first half of a criminal trial can be harrowing, as you are forced to sit and listen as the prosecution interviews a string of witnesses and presents material evidence typically intended to cast doubt on your character and convince a judge and jury to condemn you. However, remember that you have an ally in your Miami criminal defense lawyer, one who is analyzing every aspect of the state's case to establish its weaknesses and strengthen... [...]
