Does Florida Throw Away the Keys for Youthful Offenders?
- 26 February, 2018 |
- Criminal Defense Blog | Taracks & Associates
The Florida Legislature has developed a sentencing scheme in which certain felony offenders under the age of 21 at the time of sentencing, can secure a more lenient sentence than other older offenders. This “Youthful Offender” designation is a way that the sentencing judge can avoid some of the harsh penalties of felonies that […]