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The Pendas Law Firm

3.7
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Brian Palacios Law

5.0
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5.0
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Musca Law

4.3
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Vanguard Attorneys

5.0
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Michelle Deeb Robinson
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Hapner Law

5.0
1 Review
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Michael D. Fluke, P.A.

4.9
147 Reviews
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Rafool, PLLC

4.6
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4.7
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Kohn Law

4.5
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Commonly Asked Criminal Law Questions From Users Near You

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What can I be facing at trial with score points of 16

Answered by attorney Diane Buerger
Criminal Law lawyer at The Buerger Law Firm, P.A.
Under Florida law, the judge may sentence a defendant to the maximum penalty regardless of the points on the Criminal Punishment Code Scoresheet.  "If total sentence points are less than or equal to 44, the lowest permissible sentence is any non-state prison sanction."  (Note:  that's the lowest, not highest, sentence that the court can impose.)   If the crime for which the Defendant is being sentenced is classified as a "non-forcible"  third degree felony that occurred on or afater July 1, 2009 (and not of a sexual nature) and total sentence points are 22 points or less, the court may be required to give the Defendant a non-state prison sentence -- unless the judge states in writing the reasons why a nonstate prison sanction would present a danger to the public.  (See section 775.082(10) of the Florida Statutes. It seems you may have some mitigation factors that could be useful -- but the fraudulent reporting of work hours may negate most of the good.  That will depend upon the judge (and may also be impacted by your probation officer and the prosecutor).  
Under Florida law, the judge may sentence a defendant to the maximum penalty regardless of the points on the Criminal Punishment Code Scoresheet.  "If total sentence points are less than or equal to 44, the lowest permissible sentence is any non-state prison sanction."  (Note:  that's the lowest, not highest, sentence that the court can impose.)   If the crime for which the Defendant is being sentenced is classified as a "non-forcible"  third degree felony that occurred on or afater July 1, 2009 (and not of a sexual nature) and total sentence points are 22 points or less, the court may be required to give the Defendant a non-state prison sentence -- unless the judge states in writing the reasons why a nonstate prison sanction would present a danger to the public.  (See section 775.082(10) of the Florida Statutes. It seems you may have some mitigation factors that could be useful -- but the fraudulent reporting of work hours may negate most of the good.  That will depend upon the judge (and may also be impacted by your probation officer and the prosecutor).  
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If I am being arrested for a criminal charge as a felony do they have to read you your rights?

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Answered by attorney Francis John Cowhig (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Francis John Cowhig
Although an officer should read you your Miranda rights when you are arrested, it is not absolutely necessary as long as you are not questioned about the crime for which you were arrested or were detained during the questioning. Miranda only acts to suppress any statements you gave the police after you are arrested or detained. It does not invalidate an arrest.
Although an officer should read you your Miranda rights when you are arrested, it is not absolutely necessary as long as you are not questioned about the crime for which you were arrested or were detained during the questioning. Miranda only acts to suppress any statements you gave the police after you are arrested or detained. It does not invalidate an arrest.
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Could we be awarded a monetary settlement for forgery, defamation of character and wrongful accusations when the person is convicted?

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Answered by attorney Mark Corwin Bruce (Unclaimed Profile)
Criminal Law lawyer at Law Office M. C. Bruce
Slander or libel usually will not lie if the statements are made as part of a court process. If he is saying these things publicly outside of court, they are actionable. The next question is: Does he have money to pay any damages claims?
Slander or libel usually will not lie if the statements are made as part of a court process. If he is saying these things publicly outside of court, they are actionable. The next question is: Does he have money to pay any damages claims?
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