Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

My son ave been arrested on federal charges for intent to sell to a inmate and smuggle into a state facility. is bond was set at $150,000. The Judge stated if convicted he will face 10 years. He has no prior arrest and is a college graduate. If I bond him out what is the likehood of him doing time and what are some things to help he can do to decrease his time if possible?


Asked on 2/22/10, 1:30 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Joseph Vredevelt Best Vredevelt & Associates

If you can you should retain counsel. This is a serious charge and without properly looking at all of the facts he very well could do the time thaty the judge said. The federal system uses guidelines to determine sentencing. These would need to be researched thoroughly. If you need any help please call my office any time 305.670.3119

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Joseph Vredevelt

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Answered on 2/27/10, 2:06 pm
Craig Epifanio Craig Epifanio, P.A.

Without knowing all the facts, it is hard to say whether or not he will do time. I can tell you that bonding him out has no effect on what his sentence will be unless he "skips out" on his bond, which, of course, would increase his sentence. He needs an attorney to help him fight this. I handle federal criminal law so feel free to give me a call at 813-277-0800 and we can discuss his case in more detail.

Craig Epifanio

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Answered on 2/27/10, 8:00 pm


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