On behalf of Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Nov 4, 2019 | criminal defense
It is well known that between felonies and misdemeanors, felonies are the far more serious crimes. However, if you have gotten charged with a misdemeanor offense in the State of Florida, you are aware of how serious the process can be. A misdemeanor is still a crime,...
On behalf of Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Oct 28, 2019 | criminal defense
Some kids take to hacking as a challenge to beat the system, or they do it on a dare or just because they think it is fun. Few stop to think about the consequences of changing scholastic scores to get them into a better college or invading the Department of Defense to...
On behalf of Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Sep 16, 2019 | criminal defense
A criminal conviction in Florida comes with many penalties. Not only do you face fines, fees and jail time but also you have to worry about the other consequences that come along with being a felon. You may lose some rights. Loss of rights may occur only for a short...
On behalf of Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Apr 2, 2019 | criminal defense
The ACLU’s Smart Justice initiative has been working on reining in mass-incarceration. The large majority of people in jails and prisons in the United States are held by state and local governments, so reducing over-incarceration at the state level is crucial....
by Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Feb 15, 2019 | criminal defense
There are certain crimes that society tends to view as being fairly minor. Many misdemeanors may fall under this category. It is important to remember, however, that being accused of such crimes can still have significant impacts on your life. For example, misdemeanor...
by Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Jan 17, 2019 | criminal defense
One key element in Florida drunk driving law is the legal limit. This sets what BAC level it is automatically a drunk driving offense for a person to drive at or above in the state. So, this limit has big impacts on what kinds of situations are likely to lead to a...
by Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Nov 21, 2018 | criminal defense
If a person is convicted of DUI, the conviction can have many impacts on his or her driver’s license and his or her vehicles. Typically, DUI convictions come with license suspensions. Here in Florida, they also often come with vehicle impoundment. Under state...
by Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Sep 26, 2018 | criminal defense
Being convicted of a felony can deeply change a person’s life. This is especially the case here in Florida. In the state, certain civil rights are lost if a person receives such a conviction. For example, a felony conviction triggers an automatic and permanent loss of...
by Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Aug 2, 2018 | criminal defense
Here in Florida, going into in a vehicle, building or home without authorization with the intent to commit a crime is burglary. The state’s definition of burglary also covers certain instances of remaining on such premises with the intent to commit a crime....
by Hathaway Sprague Law, P.A. | Jun 21, 2018 | criminal defense
Federal fraud charges could result in major consequences. This is certainly the case for wire fraud charges. For one, a conviction of this federal offense can lead to a major prison sentence. The general maximum prison sentence for wire fraud is 20 years. However, it...
