Occasionally, someone does not get credit for the time they spent in the county jail, which can be a real problem that requires some help. Jail credit can be substantial and in some cases could amount to months or even years of unnecessary incarceration. How Can I Get My Jail
If you or a loved one have been arrested in Hillsborough County and have mental health issues, you may be eligible to have the case transferred to Mental Health Court rather than staying in standard court. Pursuant to Hillsborough County Administrative Order S-2017-036, a mental health court has been established
If you or a loved one have been arrested and evidence was seized without a warrant as a result of the arrest you are entitled to a suppression hearing to determine whether the evidence was properly seized. In many cases, a law enforcement officer will improperly seize evidence after a
Once you find out that you have an arrest warrant, one of the best ways to have that warrant lifted, removed or recalled is to hire a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer. We do not recommend waiting to be arrested on an outstanding arrest warrant or direct capias because many times
Javarick Henderson Jr. is accused of fatally stabbing his grandmother in St. Petersburg, Florida. Henderson, who is 13 years old, has been indicted for first-degree murder by a grand jury and if convicted, he will face life in prison. “Should a 13-year-old accused of murder be in the adult system?”
As any criminal defense attorney worth his salt knows, getting charged with a crime for the first time is much more than just a sobering experience. It can follow someone for the rest of his or her life. It’s important that you have the right guidance when charged with a
Can I Get My Federal Probation Modified or Terminated Early? If you have been placed on federal probation, a judge may modify or terminate a term of probation and discharge a defendant at any time after the expiration of one year of probation. What Is Modification of Probation? When a
From violations of shelter-in-place that result in misdemeanors to delayed jury trials due to shuttered courtrooms, Covid-19 has had some drastic effects on the criminal law process. One of the most crucial rights you have as a criminal defendant is a right to a speedy trial. So how does that
The right to peacefully assemble and protest is critical to a functioning democracy. This is one of the rights that makes the United States different and superior to all other countries. Is Peaceful Protest a Constitutional Right? The First Amendment grants the right to freedom of assembly, freedom of association,
If you have been arrested you are entitled to evidence favorable to your defense! You are entitled to any evidence that is favorable and material either to your guilt or punishment. A Brady violation occurs when the government fails to disclose evidence materially favorable to the accused. Such evidence is
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