July 1 marks one year since Florida reformed its mandatory minimum sentencing law known as “10-20-Life” by removing aggravated assault with a weapon from the list of crimes subject to the statute. Although it’s still early and the statistical data hasn’t been compiled, the legislation’s first anniversary is a good time to look back at how… Read more »
Typically, whenever a person is arrested, they are booked and their charges are read to them. Usually, at some later date, the defendant will be led to a hearing where a judge sets a bail. Bail is the temporary release of an accused individual awaiting trial. According to federal law, defendants have a right to… Read more »
Got Bail? Does freedom come at a price? Well, in every corner of America, some may argue that it does. Let’s say two people have a run in with the law because of drug charges. They both show up to court, and they both get a trial date set a month away from their arrest… Read more »