Understand the different types of arrest warrants from the experienced attorneys at McLean Mitchell Defense. Read more on the blog. When you are facing criminal prosecution, one of the first things you should know about are the types of arrest warrants. The court system authorizes a law enforcement officer to have a warrant to arrest…
Not appearing in court at your scheduled date can have repercussions. Learn more from the experienced lawyers at McLean Mitchell on the blog. A summons to appear in court is a serious matter and should not be taken lightly, no matter the charge or circumstances. Not showing up in court on a specific date and…
Are you facing a charge for drug trafficking? Find out how much jail time you should expect from the experienced drug trafficking defense lawyers at McLean Mitchell. Daily news headlines show the stark consequences of drug trafficking between thousands of dollars in fines and years of jail time. Depending on the type and amount of…
Have you been convicted of drug trafficking in the state of Florida? Find out all you need to know from the experienced attorneys at McLean Mitchell. Drug trafficking is a serious offense and it’s not always career criminals or ruthless individuals like you see in the movies or on TV that can get caught. Sometimes…
Drug trafficking is a serious offense. Drug trafficking, also called drug distribution, is the criminal offense of selling, transporting, or illegally importing unlawful controlled substances. This includes drugs such as Fentanyl, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, or other illegal drugs (Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances). In addition, drug trafficking includes the illegal selling or transportation…
White-collar crime is a nonviolent crime that’s committed for financial gain. The FBI says that “these crimes are characterized by deceit, concealment, or violation of trust.” Those who perpetrate such crimes are motivated “to obtain or avoid losing money, property, or services or to secure a personal or business advantage.” While these crimes are non-violent,…
Can you believe there were nearly 1,700 (1,681) arrests for motor vehicle theft or “grand theft auto” in Hillsborough County in 2019? And the total for Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties combined was 4,423 in 2018. Motor vehicle theft in Florida is a serious crime that’s taken seriously by all the law enforcement agencies…
You hear this term all the time—from old western movies to current criminal court cases in Florida. “I shot him in self-defense.” But what does this mean? Self-defense is a principle that means an individual is permitted to protect herself from harm in certain circumstances—despite the fact that this would normally be a crime. Self-defense…
Simply put, if you’re charged with any serious misdemeanor or a felony, you must have an experienced criminal defense attorney. The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution provides that a criminal defendant has a right to an attorney in all criminal prosecutions. As a result, a defendant has a constitutional right to be represented by…
The short answer is yes. Florida law says that you can be arrested if the law enforcement officer sees or witnesses you committing the crime. In other words, a police officer can’t make a legal arrest for a misdemeanor offense without a warrant unless the crime was committed in his or her presence. That’s why…
