Monthly Archives: March 2021
How Does Bail Work in a Florida Criminal Case?
When you are arrested on suspicion of committing a crime, your first appearance in court will be to establish your bail. The purpose of bail is not misunderstood. Bail is not supposed to be a punishment. The function of bail is to secure your appearance at any future court hearings related to your criminal… Read More »
What Is an “Inventory Search” and How Can It Affect a Sex Crimes Charge Against Me?
If the police lawfully impound your car, they have the right to conduct what is called an “inventory search” of its contents. Ostensibly, the purpose of an inventory search is to protect the police department against potential civil lawsuits if they lose any of the property contained within the car. However, if the police… Read More »
What Happens If the Police Illegally Arrest Me?
The police cannot lawfully arrest you unless they have “probable cause” to believe that you have committed some crime. Probable cause is lower than the standard for an actual conviction, which requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt, but it is more than “mere suspicion” you might have done something wrong. Note that probable cause… Read More »
