Plea Bargains

Is a Withhold of Adjudication a Conviction in Florida?

Is a Withhold of Adjudication a Conviction in Florida? Short Answer: Under Florida state law, a withhold of adjudication is not a conviction. Long Answer: Whether a withhold counts as a “conviction” depends on who is asking. Under federal law, immigration law, certain professional licensing schemes, and many private background check systems, a withhold can be treated exactly like [...]

By |December 1st, 2025|Categories: Florida Law, Plea Bargains|Comments Off on Is a Withhold of Adjudication a Conviction in Florida?

Pleading Guilty or No Contest in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know

Pleading Guilty or No Contest in Florida? Here's What You Need to Know If you've been charged with a crime in Florida, you may be considering pleading guilty or no contest to resolve your case. As a criminal defense lawyer in Miami, I've helped many clients navigate this decision. Pleading guilty or no contest is a big choice with [...]

By |July 12th, 2023|Categories: Criminal Defense, Plea Bargains|Comments Off on Pleading Guilty or No Contest in Florida? Here’s What You Need to Know