On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Jun 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for multiple rights and protections for people accused of crimes. One of the most crucial aspects of the Sixth Amendment guarantees you the right to a speedy trial by an impartial jury. However, a speedy...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | May 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
With any criminal conviction, there is the chance of probation as part of sentencing. Probation often serves as an alternative to jail time and may be applied to minor crimes or felonies. However, there are serious consequences when anyone violates their probation,...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Apr 9, 2020 | Criminal Defense
First and foremost, it’s important to understand that anything you say to a law enforcement officer may be used against you or others. You have the constitutional right to remain silent. You should not lie to government authorities, but you can remain silent...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Mar 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
When a judge grants a search warrant, it allows police to search for evidence of a crime. The warrant must state the specific place to be searched, as well as the items to be seized. In other words, a search warrant does not give police unlimited permission to search....
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Mar 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
In many criminal investigations, undercover police officers and informants are used to gather evidence to build a case. However, when an informant or undercover cop entices a person to commit a crime, the actions of law enforcement may amount to entrapment. What does...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Feb 18, 2020 | Criminal Defense
It’s important for drivers to know that, since the legalization of hemp, Florida has taken steps to stop the practice of so-called “sniff and search.” What has changed? Previously, police officers relied on marijuana odor as reasonable suspicion for...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Dec 17, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Both the Fifth Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution state that if you stand accused of a crime, you have the right to due process before the government can deprive you of your life, your liberty or your property. This is the only provision that...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Dec 9, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you find yourself under investigation in Florida, suspected of a crime, it is very likely that police and prosecutors will take the process very seriously. Although there are different grades of criminal offenses, such as misdemeanors and felonies, those who work...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Nov 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
When people are charged with a violent crime, they may be sentenced to spend years in prison or face a number of other penalties. Those who are guilty of committing a crime deserve the punishment given to them by the court. Unfortunately, not everyone convicted of a...
On behalf of Law Office of Scott N. Richardson, P.A. | Oct 24, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Although the law requires you to pull over when an officer stops you in traffic, you still have legal rights as a private citizen. You should understand your constitutional rights so you know when law enforcement has acted illegally. Start with the answers to these...
