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Category Archives: Criminal Defense

Is there a minimum mandatory on robbery with a firearm?

Yes, the above-referenced charge under Florida’s “10-20-Life” Statute carries a ten (10) year minimum mandatory on a robbery with a firearm charge. This is incredibly frustrating for Tampa criminal attorneys obviously because all charges are different and minimum mandatories, like the ones provided for in “10-20-Life” treat all cases identically. These cases involve significant experience […]

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What is a no contact order in a domestic violence case?

Tampa domestic violence attorneys are often asked about the no contact order put in place by the presiding judge at first appearance in their domestic violence. In Tampa, Judge Heinrich, who handles the overwhelming majority of first appearances hearings, will specifically state that you are legally prohibited from having any contact with the victim and […]

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What does conspiracy mean?

Many Tampa criminal attorneys are asked by their clients about what all “conspiracy” entails with regards to their Florida or Federal criminal charge. Frankly, “conspiracy” includes a whole host of different acts. Florida Statute 777.04 provides the relevant offense classification for conspiracy, attempt and solicitation crimes in Florida. It is worth highlighting the differences between […]

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Should I tell my Tampa drug attorneys everything?

Many clients are concerned about telling their Tampa drug attorneys the entire story, including the bad facts. Everyone wants to disclose all the good facts, but leave out the bad, potentially incriminating facts. Frankly, if you are not willing to tell your attorney everything, you are truly wasting your money retaining any attorney. Attorneys are […]

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Can I have my own doctor perform a blood test during my Tampa DUI investigation?

Many Tampa DUI cases involve admission of blood test results against individuals.  In short, yes.  Florida Statute Section 316.1932(3) provides the basis for someone to have their own doctor conduct, RN or “other personnel authorized by a hospital to draw blood or duly licensed clinical laboratory director…” take their own independent test.  There are several […]

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Tampa Marijuana Attorneys: How much marijuana does it take to become a felony?

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 […]

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How can they force me to do a DUI blood test during my DUI?

Many Tampa DUI attorneys are asked about how the State of Florida can forcefully make someone take a DUI blood test when under suspicion of driving under the influence.  Few areas of driving under the influence cases are so heavily litigated as issues concerning the forceful blood draws.   These DUI blood tests are extremely intrusive and […]

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Florida Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law

Florida Habitual Traffic Offenders often deal with being arrested for countless charges, most often driving while license suspended or revoked.  Florida Statute Section 322.264 is Florida’s Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Law. Under this law, drivers who, within a five year period, accumulate either fifteen convictions for traffic moving offenses or three other qualifying offenses including manslaughter, DUI, failing […]

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Felony DUI – How many DUIs does it take to become a felony in Florida?

Many Tampa DUI attorneys are asked about how many driving under the influence charges it takes before they are charged as a felony by the State Attorney’s Office. Simply put, if you have three DUIs in ten years, the State Attorney’s Office has the option to charge it as a felony. The State Attorney’s Office […]

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What is a criminal disposition hearing?

Many Tampa criminal attorneys are asked by their clients about the regular criminal disposition hearings routinely set by the court and what is going to occur during the hearings. In short, they are simply placeholder hearings to ensure the case is proceeding forward. The court is primarily concerned with individuals sitting in jail during the pendency of […]

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