Not all DUI defense attorneys carry malpractice insurance because it is not required. Malpractice insurance, also called professional liability insurance, is coverage purchased by professionals to protect them against negligence claims made by their clients. Some people think that if a company does not carry it, it means that they are so confident in their abilities that they don’t need …
Plea Options in a Florida Criminal Case, Cont.
Plea Option 2: Not Guilty If you choose to plead not guilty, then a trial date will be set. By choosing this option, you give your lawyer about 2-3 weeks to file several motions with the court that can work in your favor. For example, your Miami criminal defense attorney can file a motion to suppress evidence that may have …
Rothstein Co-Conspirator Changes Plea for Reduced Penalty
The Ponzi scheme trial of Fort Lauderdale lawyer Scott Rothstein demonstrates how negotiating a plea bargain can help to lessen one’s sentence. Bodyguard Enrique Ros negotiated a plea bargain for his charge as co-conspirator in money laundering along with Rothstein. Ros was indicted after an FBI sting investigation into Rothstein’s investment racketeering operation. Ros was instructed by Rothstein to destroy …
What is an arraignment?
An arraignment is a proceeding wherein the accused person is called into court to be informed of the charges leveled against them and to announce their plea. Presence at court is mandatory, except for some minor infractions. If you do not show up to your arraignment for any reason, a bench warrant, or capias, will be issued and an officer …
How do plea bargains work?
Prosecutors primarily use plea bargains to secure testimony against a co-conspirator who was responsible for a more serious crime than the plea bargainer. The prosecutor will set certain conditions that need to be met for the plea bargain to stay valid. A Miami criminal defense attorney may suggest a plea bargain depending on the specifics of your case and what …