by Sabrina Puglisi | Sep 8, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Per federal sentencing guidelines, there are mandatory minimum sentences connected with specific crimes. The basis for this is to ensure that if two people are charged with identical crimes that they will receive similar sentences—even if one was in Massachusetts and...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Aug 9, 2021 | Uncategorized |
People who have been accused of crimes want and deserve to know the punishments they may face. This is a common question that gets raised—understandably so—when they meet with their criminal defense attorney. The answer to this question depends on who prosecutes...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jul 1, 2021 | Uncategorized |
A DUI on a boat is a BUI, which is short for boating under the influence. But people do ask how DUI laws apply to people who are operating a boat. They are essentially the same with some nuances. Many people don’t know there are specific BUI laws, or that there are...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Jun 21, 2021 | Uncategorized |
In Florida, crimes are classified into two categories: misdemeanors and felonies. Understanding how certain crimes are classified and their potential penalties can make navigating the system easier in the unfortunate circumstance that you or a loved one are charged...
by Sabrina Puglisi | May 21, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Misinformation about the breathalyzer test falls into two categories: myths about the laws regarding the test, and the various arguments you can make to overcome it. Florida Breathalyzer Laws Florida has an implied consent law. Driving is not a...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Feb 20, 2021 | Uncategorized |
Believe it or not, criminals have different names depending on how they participated in a crime. The legal term for this is criminal actors, and different criminal actors may also experience different levels of culpability in a criminal case. There are many different...
