On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Nov 29, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Black men in Florida and across the United States have good reason for concern when facing sentencing in a criminal case. A study by the U.S. Sentencing Commission has shown that in many cases, Black men receive longer sentences than those of white men convicted of...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Nov 22, 2017 | Firm News
The courts consider driving under the influence to be a very serious crime. As such, individuals who face DUI charges stand to lose their driving rights.In order to protect their rights, it is essential that drivers handle the process properly. There are a few...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Nov 20, 2017 | Drug Charges, Firm News
Sarasota police announced that 20 individuals have been charged with dealing drugs as part of an undercover investigation known as Operation Corner Stone. Of those charged, 16 have been arrested so far, and police are still looking for the other four.Those arrested...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Nov 13, 2017 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
A 37-year-old Florida man has been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and child neglect after allegedly driving more than 100 mph while intoxicated, and with his three children in the car. After being taken into custody and booked, the man was taken...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Nov 6, 2017 | Drunk Driving, Firm News
On Oct. 24, it was reported that Tiger Woods was preparing to enter a diversion program in Florida designed for those accused of driving while intoxicated by intending to plead guilty in court on Oct. 27. According to authorities, the program that the 41-year-old pro...
On behalf of Hoskins & Penton, P.A. | Nov 3, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Firm News
Some nonwhite defendants in Florida may be under more pressure to accept a plea deal and might receive less favorable terms than white defendants. According to a study that looked at misdemeanor cases in Wisconsin, the likelihood that white people will have a...
