After a recent victory at trial for Attorney Adam Pollack on aggravated assault charges, it is important to understand how a jury trial works so that you can intelligently decide how to best pursue your case. Adam Pollack is a Board Certified Criminal Trial lawyer and advises clients every day on whether or not they […]
Archives for February 2018
Confusion Over Federal Marijuana Law – Yes, It is Still Illegal!
New bipartisan legislation has been introduced in Congress to allow states to decide their own laws on marijuana and its legality. However, do not be fooled. Despite medical cannabis laws in almost every state and increasing legalization across the country of recreational marijuana, it is still illegal under federal law. The government regulates drugs through […]
Should I Bail Myself Out or Hire a Private Attorney?
TO BAIL OR NOT TO BAIL, THAT IS THE QUESTION. The Florida Constitution (Article I, Section 14) gives a criminal defendant the right to be released from custody pending the outcome of his or her criminal case. At the bond hearing, the presiding judge must consider a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, […]