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Criminal Defense Lawyers Should Be Aware of Mitigating Circumstances Obtaining the best possible sentence for your client is one of the most important functions of a good trial lawyer. After your client pleads to a charge or is found guilty post trial good advocacy can result in a non jail disposition or a greatly reduced sentence depending upon the circumstances. Sentences in the Florida State courts are regulated by the criminal punishment code since Oct. 1, 1998. Under the code sentences are computed on a criminal punishment code score sheet. An offender's penalty may range from any non-state sanction in prison up to the statutory maximum sentence under the code allowed by law. Sentencing departures should be obtained if possible in every case to avoid a harsh guideline sentence. Thus competent criminal defense lawyers should be aware of the mitigating circumstances under which a departure from the lowest permissible sentence that can be justified ; these factors include the following: The departure results from a legitimate plea bargain that has not been coerced. The defendant was an accomplice to the offense and was a relatively minor participant in the criminal conduct.

As a former Florida prosecutor and U.S. attorney, experienced criminal defense lawyer Michael Cohen has been immersed in both Florida and federal criminal law for over 30 years. Zealous defense of your constitutional rights When you need an experienced and committed criminal defense lawyer you can trust in southern Florida, contact Michael B. Cohen, P.A. online or call 954.928.0059, 561.283.2204 or 212.448.6259. Michael B. Cohen is now "of counsel" for the New York City based law firm of McLaughin & Stern LLP . Please see the link to our website.

Attending a pre-trial hearing without a knowledgeable attorney to provide proper representation can leave an individual at the sole mercy of the prosecutor and the presiding judge. A defendant that has reached the pre-trial hearing stage of a case against them must be properly represented. The arguments and motions delivered by a well-versed criminal trial attorney can decide the outcome of an approaching trial, or have possible charges reduced, and in a best case scenario have all charges fully dropped. Michael B. Cohen, Esq. is a board certified criminal trial attorney who has had major successes in the pre-trial hearing phase of cases he's defended throughout his more than 35 year career. He is also "of counsel" for the New York City based law firm of McLaughlin & Stern, LLP . His credentials include an AV rating by Martindale Hubbel , (pre-eminent). Mr. Cohen's practice focuses on federal criminal defense and is also experienced in handling all classifications of cases that fall under the legal statutes of the State of Florida He is a member in good standing of both the Florida Bar and New York Bar, and is admitted to practice law in the U.S.

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