Crimes in Florida and around the country are prosecuted as either misdemeanors or felonies. Misdemeanors are relatively minor crimes that carry a maximum custodial sentence of 12 months. Felonies are more serious offenses and are punishable by more than a year behind...
Month: October 2021
When can children be tried as adults?
The line between being considered an adult or a juvenile can be very thin for teenagers in Florida, and especially when they are involved in a criminal issue of any type. Serious crimes that are committed by teenagers under the age of 18 can be filed as though the...
