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Bail bonds are used within the criminal justice system to allow people who have been arrested for criminal activity to be released from jail while awaiting their trial. Most bonds require the use of money or property as collateral to incentivize the defendant to appear in court on the set date. The federal courts and […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, 30% of individuals who were convicted of violent felonies were under the age of 21.[1] This stat is important for two reasons. First, the number of individuals convicted of violent felonies is steadily rising. Secondly and more concerning, a significant number of those folks with violent felony […]
Tampa marijuana attorneys have kept a close eye on this new Medical Marijuana Statute in light of the upcoming referendum on the full legalization of marijuana in the State of Florida, which was on the ballot in November 2014. Many of us have kept a close eye on this act because we have concerns our […]
Our Tampa Drug Possession Attorneys provide aggressive representation in getting charges reduced and/or dropped through either the Tampa Bay Area’s various Drug Court Programs or Drug Pretrial Intervention. Generally, they are dropped, but this is an important part of any negotiations with the State Attorney’s Office, it primarily depends on the severity of the charges. […]
Tampa Drug Attorneys are often asked about what a controlled call specifically entails. In short, a controlled call occurs when law enforcement utilize someone the target of an investigation trusts and regular speaks with. The trusted individual calls the target on a recorded line and the telephone conversation is recorded to be later used as […]
In Florida, nearly all criminal judges are now asking criminal defendants about their immigration status during their plea colloquies and whether they have had adequate time to consult with an immigration attorney if they have immigration concerns. This entire issue derives from a United States Supreme Court case titled, Padilla vs. Kentucky. In this case, […]
Anyone who’s done any sort of research regarding the selection of a Tampa DUI attorney is well aware that there are literally hundreds of choices, but the real question is which one is the right one for you in your particular case. As we discussed throughout our Tampa DUI blog, every DUI case is different, […]
Petty theft is one of the most common charges filed in the Tampa Bay area against individuals. Unfortunately, with the economic downturn, more individuals have seemingly found themselves being accused of petty theft. Further, more often than not, petty theft involves individuals who have never been accused of any other prior crimes and simply made […]
Unfortunately, domestic battery is certainly on the rise in the Tampa Bay area. If you ask local assistant state attorneys and/or victim advocates, a number of factors are contributing to this, but that’s a discussion for a different day in a different location. Domestic violence charges are noteworthy for several reasons and they provide specific […]
Tampa Marijuana Attorneys are often asked about the differences between misdemeanor and felony possession of marijuana. While marijuana is a seemingly innocuous and innocent drug according to the media and popular culture, it can carry lengthy prison sentences in Florida depending on the weight of the evidence. Unfortunately, many folks see the public battle over the […]