Category Archives: Felonies
The National Trial Lawyers Announces I. Scott Skier as One of Its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Florida
For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that I. Scott Skier of The Skier Law Firm, P.A. in West Palm Beach has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers in Florida, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their superior skills… Read More »
Skier Law Firm Client Testimonial – Steven A.
The last thing you ever want, is to receive a frantic call from your 18 year old son, 1500 miles away stating that he was being accused of a serious crime by another student from the university he had attended for 3 months. Immediately after that call I made inquiries of attorneys that could… Read More »
Just Because You Didn’t Kill Someone Doesn’t Mean You’re Not a Murderer
If you read that headline and scratched your head, then you’re like many onlookers of the U.S. criminal justice system to whom concepts like “felony murder” seem unnecessarily aggressive. Roughly speaking, felony murder can occur when the intent of an individual is not to commit murder, but a person dies as the result of… Read More »
Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Florida
Statutes of limitations are an important part of our criminal justice system. There are statutes of limitations for both civil and criminal court, though this article solely focuses on criminal statutes of limitations. Criminal statutes of limitations refer to the time that the prosecutor has to file charges after the commission of the crime…. Read More »
What Happens If You Are Convicted of a Felony in Florida
Having a criminal conviction of any kind will likely prove detrimental to your record. However, a felony conviction has its own set of problems that can impact your entire life. Not only can your reputation be tarnished, but many of your rights will be stripped away. One moment, and one poor choice could mean… Read More »
