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- David Edelstein:
If you are arrested in Florida, the decision as to whether you should answer any questions is entirely your own. You should give this matter your careful consideration because oral statements, as well as written statements, will be received as evidence in court against you.
If you are offered any inducement to sign a document or if you are threatened, coerced, or forced to sign anything, advise your attorney immediately and the senior police official in charge. If you do not have an attorney, you may ask to see one immediately.
If you are unable to afford a criminal defense attorney, you have a right to be put in touch with the Public Defender immediately. The Public Defender is a lawyer and is available to give you important legal advice following your arrest. If you are in doubt about whether you should talk with the arresting officer or other law enforcement officers, you should wait until you have spoken with an attorney before giving up your right to remain silent.
- Carlos Fleites: Laws governing the criminal conduct of "recidivists" generally refer to repeat or habitual offenders. Many states enhance the penalties or mandatory minimum prison terms for recidivists (e.g., repeat felons), pursuant to habitual offender laws. A typical habitual offender statute subjects a defendant convicted of a felony to an extended term of imprisonment if the defendant has two prior felony convictions. For example, Texas' habitual offender statute subjects a defendant convicted of a felony to a sentence of up to 20 years if: 1. The defendant has two prior felony convictions, and 2. The conviction for the first prior offense became final before the commission of the second offense. Some states, including Florida, require that the subsequent offense was committed within a specific time frame from the date of conviction of the defendant's last prior felony (e.g., five years).
- Russell Mace: Florida law requires that a person arrested for DUI stay in jail for 8 hours before the individual is eligible for bond. Accordingly, every DUI defendant is required to spend a minimum of 8 hours in jail. If the individual bonds out, then the defendant can avoid any further jail time by 'winning' their case.
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