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Tampa Attorney for Prison Releasee Reoffender PRR
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

April 15, 2025

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What Is a Prison Releasee Reoffender? A Prison Releasee Reoffender is someone who commits or attempts to commit certain serious crimes within three years of being released from prison for a prior qualifying offense. PRR also applies if the new offense is committed while serving a prison sentence or while on escape status. What Crimes…

What You Need to Know About Vindictive Sentencing
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

January 29, 2025

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Vindictive sentencing occurs when a judge imposes a harsher sentence as a form of retaliation—often in response to a defendant’s decision to reject a plea offer or exercise their right to a trial. In Florida, this practice is not only unjust, but it is also illegal. Fortunately, Florida courts have established certain tests and safeguards…

Understanding Youthful Offender Sentencing in Florida
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

January 28, 2025

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Navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system can be daunting, especially for young offenders. If you are looking for a Tampa attorney to represent a loved one seeking sentencing as a juvenile or Youthful Offender, Rocky Brancato of the Brancato Law Firm, P.A. has decades of experience in this area. Florida’s Youthful Offender Act…

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