MIAMI Sentencing ATTORNEY

Under Florida law, the judge in a criminal case pronounces the defendant’s sentence. As Florida’s Department of Corrections explains, the state’s Criminal Punishment Code establishes the permissible range of sentences in each case. The prosecutor must prepare a score sheet for every defendant that considers a variety of factors.

Some of these factors include:

• Severity of the Offenses
• Defendant’s past history

The law allows a judge to pronounce a lesser sentence based on factors such the role of the defendant, mental health implications and whether the crime was an isolated incident and the if the offense was committed in an unsophisticated manner and was an isolated incident.

Legal Support during Sentencing

Sentencing can be one of the most important aspects of any case. Not only is it important to know the law, it may be equally important to know the intricacies of the Judge, as each Judge has their different nuances. While, in general, Judges may be limited by maximum penalties and the past history of the defendant, deviations are common and can be influenced based on the circumstances of each individual and each case. We work diligently for you to ensure the judge gives you the opportunity to receive a fair sentence from the court, which incorporates all possible mitigating factors.