Category Archives: Criminal Appeals
25 Face Charges Over Fraudulent Nursing Diplomas
25 individuals are facing charges for attempting to create an illegal shortcut around nursing school and accreditation. According to the federal indictment, the defendants engaged in a scheme to fabricate nursing diplomas and transcripts from major universities. These individuals would then get jobs as RNs or LPNs/VNs. The transcripts allowed the individuals to take… Read More »
UNDERSTANDING THE FLORIDA APPELLATE PROCESS
Nicholas G. Matassini of The Matassini Law Firm in Tampa, Florida is board certified in criminal trial law and AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. He handles criminal trial and post-conviction litigation throughout Florida in both state and federal courts. Nicholas can be reached for a free confidential consultation at www.matassinilaw.com. Provided below is a brief… Read More »
CRIMINAL LAW APPEALS 101
When a jury decides to find a defendant guilty after a trial it is the trial court that decides what sentence should be imposed and not the jury (with the exception of death penalty cases). Immediately after sentencing the trial court is required to advise the now-sentenced-defendant that he or she has the right… Read More »
Five Grounds for a Successful Criminal Appeal in Florida
As DNA evidence becomes even more readily available and reliable, an increasing number of prison inmates are using this evidence to seek justice in court and obtain their freedom. Lawmakers may soon change the rules to streamline these proceedings. But such claims are usually only available in what seems to be extremely violent cases,… Read More »