Do You Need a Five Star Criminal Defense Attorney in the Tampa Bay Area?
If you have been charged with a crime, you may be facing a long prison sentence. Not every attorney has the qualifications and experience to handle a criminal case. You need a qualified and experienced five-star criminal defense lawyer to fight for your release from jail while awaiting trial and defend you after your release. […]
Changes in Enforcement Priority Can Have an Effect on Criminal Cases
When counties hire new prosecutors, is it still business as usual, right? Not necessarily. While many prosecutors consider themselves to be non-partisan, it’s difficult to be in that position and not be swayed by the current political climate that put them into that office. Prosecutors, like judges, often have varying priorities that affect the cases […]
Have You Been Stalked or Accused of Stalking?
What you need to know if you have been the victim of stalking or if you have been charged with stalking. “Harass” means to engage in a course of conduct directed at a specific person which causes substantial emotional distress to that person and serves no legitimate purpose. “Course of conduct” means a pattern of […]
Frequently Asked Questions About DUI’s
Have You or a Loved One Been Arrested for DUI? Under Florida law, driving under the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances, is one offense, proved by impairment of normal faculties or an unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol level of .08 or above. What Are the Penalties for DUI in Florida? […]
Have You or a Loved One Been Arrested by the Feds?
If you have been arrested for a federal offense you are entitled to a detention hearing! You may be eligible for release while the case is being resolved. What Is a Federal Detention Hearing (Bail-Bond) At a detention hearing, the Government must establish that no condition or combination of conditions of release will reasonably assure […]
How Do I Get an Arrest Warrant Removed?
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 law enforcement will come with […]
If You Have Been Arrested Are You Competent to Stand Trial?
If you or a loved one have been arrested for a State of Florida offense you may be entitled to a competency hearing if there are reasonable grounds to believe that you are not competent. What Test Is Applied to Determine Competency to Stand Trial? The proper standard in determining whether a competency hearing is […]
What Are Your Rights During a Traffic Stop in Florida?
Routine traffic stops are often just that, routine. However, there are also times when what could have been a simple traffic stop escalates into something more. Since most people will likely be involved in a traffic stop at least once in their lives, it’s important to know your rights and have an understanding of what […]
Should Juvenile Offenders Be Treated As Adults?
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?” See Tampa Bay Times article […]
How to Get A Federal Criminal Charge Dismissed
If you have been charged with a federal offense you have a right to a fair trial. Every criminal defendant is entitled to challenge the charges against him or her. A defendant may request that the judge dismiss or reduce the charges. A criminal defense attorney should determine whether there are any grounds on which […]