In federal criminal courts, when a person is convicted of a drug offense with a minimum mandatory sentence provision, there are only two ways that allow a federal judge to go below that statutory minimum mandatory sentence: a 5K motion filed by the federal prosecutor if the client provides substantial…
Every person charged with a crime in the United States is entitled to a speedy trial. This is a federal constitutional right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution which states, [i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial…” …
The “Cite” of the Crime Podcast CASE SUMMARIES Florida Case Law Update (October 10, 2022 – October 15, 2022) Listen to this week’s The “Cite” of the Crime Podcast episode here. OVERVIEW – 10 Cases 1 – Florida Supreme Court Cases 4 – First DCA Cases 1 – Second DCA…