When Amendment 4 passed in Florida in 2018, ex-cons statewide who completed all terms of their sentences regained their right to vote. This law advanced the rights of former criminals in landmark ways, restoring rights to more than 430,000 citizens. This watershed...
Defendant rights
How does the criminal appeals process work?
Losing a criminal court case is a devastating moment. Many convicted criminals face jail time and penalties that can ruin one’s life. Those found guilty have other options available, including appealing their conviction or sentence. Lawmakers designed the appeals...
What you should and should not do if arrested
On the scale of enjoyable experiences, being arrested sits pretty low on the list. Your arrest could be as common as reckless driving or driving while intoxicated to something with more severe ramifications like selling controlled substances or theft. When stopped and...
