When a person is convicted of a crime in Florida, the judgment often comes with more than jail time or probation. It can also include a list of fees and cost…
When Courts Must Prove the Cost of Prosecution Before Charging More Than $100 Read More »
People who represent themselves in court often file many documents over the life of a case. When a judge decides that filings have become repetitive or impro…
Appeal Deadlines and Court Orders Limiting Repeated Self-Represented Filings Read More »
When a Florida appeals court decides a case, the losing side does not always accept the result as final right away. Sometimes that party asks the state’s hig…
What Is a “Motion to Withhold the Mandate” After a Florida Appeals Court Rules? Read More »
When someone is convicted in a Florida criminal case, an appeal is often the next step. But an appeal is not a second trial. Appellate courts generally revie…
Why Preserving Objections at Trial Matters on Appeal in Florida Criminal Cases Read More »
When someone is on probation, the terms are strict, and a claimed violation can send that person to prison for years. But the law places limits on how a judg…
When a Court Revokes Probation Based on a Violation That Was Never Admitted or Proven Read More »
When someone hires a company to handle their property, money, or affairs, the relationship usually starts with a contract. But what happens when that company…
When someone is convicted and sentenced in a criminal case, they usually have a short, fixed window to file a notice of appeal. Missing that deadline can fee…
What a “Belated Appeal” Is — and When a Florida Court May Allow One Read More »
Court deadlines are strict, and in the criminal justice system missing one can mean losing the right to have a higher court review a decision. That can feel…
What a “Belated Appeal” Is and Why Florida Courts Sometimes Grant One Read More »
In the court system, timing can be everything. When someone loses a request for relief and wants a higher court to review that decision, there is usually a s…
What Is a Belated Appeal, and Why Deadlines Matter in Criminal Postconviction Cases Read More »
Florida’s courts are open to everyone, including people who represent themselves without a lawyer. But that openness is not unlimited. Courts have tools to m…
When Courts Warn Repeat Filers: Understanding a “Spencer” Sanctions Caution Read More »
