Many things are lacking in Florida’s correctional system, but maybe none more glaring right now than there is no mechanism to release non-violent offenders who are at high risk of developing complications due to COVID-19. Currently, there is no way for an attorney to request judicial screening for a just and humane amendment to a sentence, and no way...
Continue ReadingWhile any criminal offense is serious and can have a lasting impact on your life, federal charges are particularly severe. State (and city and municipal courts in some instances) courts have jurisdiction over most crimes that occur within the state. Jurisdiction means the right of a court to exercise power and control over a person and criminal issue. On...
Continue ReadingWhen someone is arrested of a crime, they may be charged with a federal crime, as well as a state crime. If you have been charged with a federal crime it is important to contact an experienced federal criminal defense attorney to represent you against charges that may hold serious consequences if convicted. The experienced federal criminal defense attorneys...
Continue ReadingDiscover the top 10 crimes in Florida, from drug offenses to vandalism, and how the skilled attorneys at Moses & Rooth can provide the defense you need. Key Takeaways What are the top 10 most common crimes committed in Florida according to the FBI and FDLE? The FBI and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) identify drug abuse violations,...
Continue ReadingThere is no agreed upon definition of a white collar crime. According to Wex Law Dictionary, sociologist Edwin Sutherland coined the term in 1939 as “a crime committed by a person of respectability and high social status in the course of his occupation.” Wex also states that a white collar crime is generally a nonviolent crime committed in a...
Continue ReadingIf you are facing allegations of federal crimes, you probably have a lot of questions about the legal process upon which you are about to embark. Federal criminal cases are significantly different from federal civil cases, and it is important to understand the distinction between these two. Further, although processes for federal drug crimes and other violations may resemble...
Continue ReadingFederal and state courts have different jurisdictions. Jurisdiction can mean either a geographically defined area that a court resides over, or it can mean the laws or legal authority that a court holds for hearing certain types of cases. The geographical definition applies more to state courts. For instance, Florida laws on certain activities and charges, such as robbery,...
Continue ReadingWhite collar crimes come in all flavors. One of the more common ones in the last decade has been identity theft. This criminal offense, which has become more prevalent since technology has everyone doing business electronically, can branch off into numerous other crimes. Tax fraud is just one of them. A Florida man from Polk County, Florida, pleaded guilty...
Continue ReadingThe federal government is currently reviewing the way it applies life sentences to certain convicted drug offenders. For example, numerous individuals are serving a lifetime prison sentence after only being convicted of non-violent federal drug crimes. If reforms are made, some of these individuals could be set free before the completion of their prison terms. One Florida man is...
Continue ReadingIn recent years, the Obama administration has spent considerable time and effort in reforming the Justice Department’s approach to low-level drug offenders. In addition, state legislatures nationwide have begun to crack down on sex offenders even more harshly than they had before. These shifts in criminal prosecutions and defense have been fairly clear and straightforward. However, the federal government’s...
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