by Put Clients First Law Firm | Jan 29, 2024 | Criminal Justice
Gainesville, Florida, is known for its cultural richness and educational institutions. But it’s not immune to the challenges associated with gun crimes. Over the Christmas holiday break, there were numerous news stories of gun crimes in our community. In this...
by Put Clients First Law Firm | Nov 27, 2023 | Criminal Justice
An appeal in the context of criminal law is a legal process through which a defendant can challenge a court’s decision after a trial. Unlike the trial court, which focuses on determining guilt or innocence, an appeal court assesses whether legal errors occurred...
by Put Clients First Law Firm | Oct 2, 2023 | Criminal Justice
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...
by Put Clients First Law Firm | Jul 31, 2023 | Criminal Justice
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...
by Put Clients First Law Firm | Jun 19, 2023 | Criminal Justice
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...
by Put Clients First Law Firm | Apr 24, 2023 | Criminal Justice
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...