Category: Criminal Defense
What Is Community Control?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 24, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Surely, you’re familiar with the term “probation.” Here in Florida, Community Control is similar to probation; Community Control is a sentencing alternative where an offender is “supervised” in the community instead of being incarcerated. Understandably, criminal defendants find Community Control an attractive option over imprisonment. When an offender is placed on Community Control, he or […]
Will My Miami Case Go to Trial?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 24, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Were you recently arrested for a criminal offense in Miami? If so, you’re going to have a lot of questions right about now. Will you go to jail or prison? What will happen to your future and your family if you’re found guilty? I’m not going to candy-coat it, Florida, along with Arizona and Texas has some […]
The Process of Getting Someone Out of Jail in Florida: How Long Will It Take?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The length of time it will take to be released from jail after an arrest will vary, based upon the type of criminal charge. Some crimes will require that bail is posted, which makes the process longer, particularly if a bail hearing is necessary. In other cases, a person may be released on his or […]
Steps to Clear Your Criminal Record in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Record Sealing or Expungement Criminal records can be cleared in several different ways in the State of Florida. Criminal cases that have been dismissed by a judge or dropped by the state can be eligible for expungement. An expungement will result in the destruction of the criminal history record at the Clerk’s offices and will […]
Understanding Warrant Requirements for Arrests in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The police do not necessarily need a warrant to place you under arrest. If a police officer believes (or claims to believe) that there is probable cause that a crime is being committed, or has been committed and that you are the suspect, you can be placed under arrest. The driving conduct could be: Speeding […]
