Navigating the Criminal Justice System in Gainesville, Florida: Your Guide to What Happens After an Arrest
Getting arrested is not an experience anyone wants to have. It can be dehumanizing, frustrating, and downright scary. However, having the right criminal justice attorney on your side will help you navigate the entire process, from understanding your rights to making...
Everything You Need to Know About Prosecutors
We know that most of what most people know about the courtroom is learned from TV. And just like some of the other considerations we’ve written about, Prosecutors have also been fictionalized on the screen. So what do you need to know about prosecutors, their...
A Few Thoughts About Closing Arguments
We all think we know what it’s like in a courtroom based on what we’ve learned from the movies. At the end of a trial, the lawyers can address the jury directly and present a dramatic final statement to sway the decision. But, as we’ve discussed, the...
Sealed or Expunged Records: What Will My Background Check Show?
Sometimes, once someone is through the criminal justice process, their record can be sealed or expunged. Sealing and expunction are separate processes that happen after the criminal case has concluded. In order to be eligible for a seal or an expunction it is...
Permanent Record
The goals of a person accused of a crime are fairly predictable. Stay out of jail, get help for whatever condition may have led to the situation, and minimize the long-term consequences.