Florida Sentencing Enhancements: Habitual Felony Offenders and Habitual Violent Felony Offenders

Like all states, Florida has some harsh recidivist sentencing statutes. The Habitual Felony Offender and Habitual Violent Felony Offender statutes increase increase the maximum penalties that are otherwise authorized by law.  The Habitual Violent Felony Offender statute imposes certain minimum mandatory sentences as well.  To invoke the provisions of either statute, where a person otherwise qualifies, the state is required to serve that person with written notice of its intent to seek a sentence under either statute.  Unlike other recidivist sentencing statutes, such as the PRR statute, the court has some discretion in deciding whether to sentence a person as an HFO or an HVFO.  For more information, see our recent publication on HG. Org: Florida Sentencing Enhancements Part 2: Habitual Felony Offenders and Habitual Violent Felony Offenders. 

The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. is a Tampa Bay area DUI and criminal defense firm representing clients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, and Bradenton. 

Battery and Aggravated Battery Offenses in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa: HG. Org

Haven you been arrested for a battery related offense in the Tampa Bay area?  For information on the various types of battery charges, including the elements of each offense, enhancements, and penalty provisions, check out our recent article on HG.Org: St. Petersburg Battery Offenses Defense Attorney.  As with all criminal matters in this area, an experienced St. Petersburg criminal defense attorney can help.  There is usually much that can be done to negate the impact of a battery charge, particularly where an attorney becomes involved early in the prosecution. Questions specific to your matter can be directed to Attorney Donald J. Kilfin seven days a week.  All phone calls are returned within 24 hours. 

The Kilfin Law Firm P.C. is a Tampa Bay area DUI and criminal defense firm representing clients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, and Bradenton. 

Pinellas County Implements New Court Records Management System

On Monday July 13th, 2014, the Pinellas county clerk of court officially switched its computerized records management system from "CJIS" to "Odyssey".  Both systems provide the viewer with access to court case docketing information, including the scheduling of future court dates, the filing of pleadings, and persons associated with that particular case.  The system purports to be more advanced and, more user friendly.   For more information, click here.

The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. is a Tampa Bay area DUI and criminal defense firm representing clients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, and Bradenton. 

Arson Crimes in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa: HG.Org

Arson is perhaps the most serious property crime on the books, with some extremely harsh potential penalties.  For information on the degrees of arson offenses, elements of each, and potential penalties, see our recent article on HG. Org: St. Petersburg Arson Crimes Defense Attorney.  Specific questions can be directed to Attorney Donald J. Kilfin by contacting our firm at (727) 290-2543.  All inquiries are promptly returned. 

The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. is a Tampa Bay area DUI and criminal defense firm representing clients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, and Bradenton. 

Assault & Aggravated Assault Charges in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, and Tampa: HG. Org

Have you been arrested for an Assault related charge in the Tampa Bay area?  A St. Petersburg criminal defense attorney can help. The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. represents clients charged with all levels and classifications of assault offenses. For more information on these types of charges, including enhancements, minimum mandatories and some of the options that may be available to you, check out our recent article published on HG.Org: by clicking on the following link: St. Petersburg Assault Offenses Defense Attorney.  For more specific information, you can reach attorney Donald J. Kilfin seven days a week.  All phone calls are returned the same day. 

The Kilfin Law Firm, P.C. is a Tampa Bay area DUI and criminal defense firm representing clients in St. Petersburg, Clearwater,Tampa, New Port Richey, Dade City, and Bradenton.