Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

my ex-nephew has been convicted of second degree murder in fla. His hearing is in Oct. to see how much time he is facing. It was all hear say, no evidence of a body or anything. We were not notified of his court date by anyone, so we were unable to be there on his behalf. But, we can be there for his hearing. What are his chances of getting out, and what do I need to bring to Fla. ( currently we are in N.C.) to help him , and will the judge listen to us now? I guess what I'm trying to ask is to tell me what I need to do. Thank-you, Karen Wilson.

p.s. I did not know this costed, it is urgent I don't have the money to pay. Please respond as soon as you can, thank you.


Asked on 9/08/10, 9:43 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Amir Ladan The Ladan Law Firm, P.A.

From your description and the tone of your question, it would appear that your nephew has been found guilty of the offense following a trial. If this is the case, then he has the right to present witnesses for the purposes of sentencing mitigation. You should contact his attorney to coordinate your appearances in court and the testimony that you would offer up at his sentencing.

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Answered on 9/13/10, 10:16 am


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