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Jail or Treatment

If an individual is charged with a second or subsequent DUI, they should know that the minimum jail sentence required can be satisfied by jail or treatment in a residential facility. For example, if you are charged with a third DUI within ten years t… Read More
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Criminal Punishment Code: How many points do I score?

Criminal Punishment Code The Florida Criminal Punishment Code gives each felony crime a certain number of “points”. All felony crimes are assigned a “level”. For example a 3rd degree felony grand theft is a level 4 felony R… Read More
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Restitution: Why do I owe so much money?

Restitution If you were convicted of a crime which involved injury to another person or damage to their property, the court will most likely order that restitution be paid as part of your sentence. This restitution order can be imposed whether the da… Read More
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