Understanding and Defending a Violation of Probation
Understanding and Defending a Violation of Probation in Tampa, Florida Article – by Daniel Fernandez, your Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer If you are on probation and stand accused of violating the terms and conditions of probation you can expect the following to happen: Your probation officer will submit a violation report to the court […]
Arrested for Selling Drugs / Marijuana in Tampa, Florida?
Arrested for Selling Drugs / Marijuana in Tampa, Florida? Delivery or sale of any amount of Cannabis (i.e., marijuana) is a felony of the 3rd degree punishable by up to 5 years in prison. The sale, manufacture, possession, delivery or introduction into Florida from another state in excess of 25lbs constitutes the crime of Trafficking […]
What to Expect After You Bond Out of Jail on a Criminal Charge
What to Expect After You Bond Out of Jail on a Criminal Charge Once you are arrested and transported to jail you likely be entitled to be released on bail. The arresting officer will prepare a report. He will submit the report to the state attorney who will review the report and decide 1) to […]
How can I get an Attorney for my Criminal Appeal?
How can I get an Attorney for my Criminal Appeal? The Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys at Fernandez represent individuals seeing a criminal appeal in Florida. Direct criminal appeals typically occur after a trial or a violation of probation hearing in both misdemeanor and felony cases. We have both the experience and the resources to take […]
What is the Role of a Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney?
What is the Role of a Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney? The Sixth Amendment to the Constitution guarantees the absolute right to competent counsel to anyone accused by the government of participating in criminal act. It is a Tampa criminal defense lawyers job to protect and preserve the Constitution. We do so by zealously defending against […]
Have You Been Arrested for a DUI in Tampa and Need a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer?
Have you been Arrested for a DUI in Tampa and need a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer? We can help. When you have been arrested and accused of DUI (Driving Under the Influence or DWI in some other states), you need to Get Lawyered Up Now and immediately hire a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer to help […]
Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent
Exercise Your Right to Remain Silent The 5th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that no person can be compelled to give testimony against themselves. The phrase: “taking the fifth” is the language we use to invoke that Constitutional right. The amendment was designed to protect citizens from overzealous police officers who forced innocent […]
Dog Drug Search in Tampa Got Me Arrested. I Need a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer!
Dog Drug Search in Tampa Got Me Arrested. I Need a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer! If a drug dog alerts on your car, this gives cops probable cause to search your car. Why? Because these dogs are highly trained and can detect an odor through car doors, bags, etc. The courts have found the dogs […]
6th Amendment Rights
The sixth amendment to the constitution guarantees the absolute right to competent counsel to anyone accused by the government of participating in criminal act . It is a criminal defense lawyers job to protect preserve the constitution .we do so by zealously defending against unlawful searches and seizures, illegal arrest and detentions. It is our […]
Possession of Marijuana in Florida
Need a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer for a Possession of Marijuana? Possession of Marijuana in Florida: Possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana remains a crime in Florida punishable by up to one year in jail. A conviction could also result in loss of your drivers license for 1 year. Possession of over 20 […]