Blog Posts in May, 2013
Posted on May 31, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
An arraignment is a court date where the state (prosecutor) informs you of what they are charging you with. In some cases (particularly in misdemeanor cases) the state will make a plea offer. If you ...
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Posted on May 30, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
The state (prosecutor) has an obligation to file formal charges within 30 days if a defendant is in jail. If your friend or loved one is incarcerated and charges have not been filed, contact our law ...
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Posted on May 29, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
**Please DO NOT rely on this blog post to make a decision in your criminal case. Every situation is entirely unique. Please contact our attorneys to schedule a free consultation** Ultimately, the ...
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Posted on May 28, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
A deposition is the taking of out-of-court testimony from a witness or witnesses. This is where your attorney will question witnesses involved in your criminal case under oath. In a criminal case, the ...
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Posted on May 24, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
Often times, yes there is. At arraignment (which is very early in a criminal case) the state usually has done very little investigation. In other words, they might not have any idea what really ...
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Posted on May 23, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
A law enforcement officer generally cannot search or seize you without reasonable suspicion or probable cause that a crime has taken place, or is about to take place. What this means is that a cop ...
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Posted on May 15, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
If you have been charged with DUI, be sure to tell your criminal defense attorney if you currently suffer, or have suffered in the past, from any medical or mental health conditions. Certain ...
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Posted on May 10, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
The "discovery process" in a criminal case is the process whereby the defendant demands, and the state turns over, all evidence that the state has in its possession that it plans on using ...
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Posted on May 9, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
In order to convict you of driving under the influence (DUI), the state of Florida must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or ...
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Posted on May 8, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
There are a lot of misconceptions about how juvenile charges work and how they effect charges later on in life. Most people view juvenile charges and convictions as being not very serious. However, ...
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Posted on May 1, 2013 By Soler Slack Law
The Florida House has passed bill SB52 banning text messaging while driving, more specifically prohibiting operating a motor vehicle while using a "wireless communications device". A ...
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