One of the primary concerns for some defendants is what type of sentence they will face if they get convicted. While it’s impossible to predict the exact sentence that will be handed down, there are some factors that might clue you in to what may happen. Judges don’t...
Month: April 2021
Why do so many people with a criminal record re-offend?
Recidivism or committing a crime after a previous arrest is a concern for the modern criminal justice system. It is so common for people to re-offend after a first criminal offense that some people refer to prisons as having revolving doors. Once a person spends time...
What is ‘constructive’ drug possession?
Residents of Jacksonville already know that Florida has some of the harshest drug laws in the nation. Unfortunately, not enough people know that drug charges may arise even if police officers fail to find illegal substances in your immediate possession. Under the...