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Search Results for: trial

What happens at a Tampa Divorce Pretrial Conference?

Very few questions or phrases strike fear in people like “trial”, while a pretrial is not necessarily a trial, it nonetheless includes the word and sounds enough like a trial to arouse anxiety.   This article will provide some insight as to what you can expect at your Tampa Divorce Pretrial Conference. First and foremost, […]

Tampa Trial Attorneys: What is impeachment?

Tampa Trial Attorneys are often asked about what “impeachment” means regards to witnesses testifying. In short, impeachment refers to essentially proving or identifying some sort of dishonesty or deception regarding a witness’s testimony. There are a number of ways to impeach a witness during their testimony. The most common ways of impeachment are identifying clear […]

Brandon DUI Attorneys: Why do individuals waive their speedy trial rights?

Brandon DUI Attorneys are often asked by their clients about why they should consider waiving their speedy trial rights. Anyone who has been in a Tampa Bay area criminal courtroom has seen the overwhelming majority of individuals waive their speedy trial rights quickly and without much consultation or deliberation. Frankly, we strongly recommend that majority […]

Tampa Criminal Lawyers: What are speedy trial rights in Florida?

Tampa Criminal Lawyers are often asked about speedy trial rights as anyone that sat in a criminal court in the Tampa Bay area has heard judges constantly asking whether or not the defendant waives their right to speedy trial. In order to properly answer the above reference question, it is important to identify the two differences […]

Tampa Criminal Attorney: Can this case be beat at trial?

Determining whether something can be beat at trial is a complex determination.  Of the questions posed to Tampa criminal attorneys, this is obviously the most common.  In short, it is necessary to consider a number of factors for making this determination.  In this blog article, we’ll highlight four of the most important factors to analyze […]

Can my codefendants testify against me at trial?

Codefendants testify against each other literally every day in criminal cases across the country.  Tampa criminal attorneys are often asked about codefendants and co-conspirators testifying against each other at their criminal trial.  Unfortunately, yes, they can testify against you at your criminal trial and are often encouraged to do so.  Tampa criminal attorneys often negotiate […]

How can the State Attorney’s Office use the DUI urine test during my DUI trial?

As a Tampa DUI attorney, I am often asked about the role of a DUI urine test during the investigation and prosecution of a DUI trial. As we’ve discussed elsewhere in our blog – implied consent and Florida law provide for three approved chemical tests to determine the presence of alcohol and/or any other substances, […]

Can this case be beat at trial?

This is likely the most common question posed to Tampa criminal defense attorneys by their clients.  Unfortunately, it is probably the most common question that cannot be answered by attorneys because it involves a thousand issues.  Many folks fail to consider all the necessary factors though as to whether a case can be beat at […]

Who goes first in a criminal trial?

During a Florida criminal trial, the State Attorney’s Office is able to present evidence first and last because they have the burden of proof in prosecuting the case.   Tampa criminal lawyers are “sandwiched” between the State Attorney’s Office presentation of evidence.   Following the state attorney’s presentation of evidence, the defense then gets to present its […]

Tampa Trial Attorneys: What are interrogatories?

Tampa trial attorneys are often asked, “what are interrogatories?” They are a form of written discovery that can be used in Florida civil and family law cases.  Ultimately, they are most commonly used in civil and family law cases just due to the nature of the cases.  Interrogatories are a cheaper, quicker discovery tool for […]