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Category Archives: Criminal Defense

Can we get the surveillance footage?

Many cases depend on whether attorneys are able to get the surveillance footage of the alleged events.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often requested by their clients to immediately obtain the surveillance footage of their alleged crimes.  Everyone is well aware of the widespread use of surveillance cameras throughout our communities, including personal residences, shopping […]

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The Trial of Dontae Morris

Another criminal trial, the trial of Dontae Morris, has grasped the Tampa Bay area; this case unfortunately involves the killing of two Tampa Police Department Officers.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are attentively watching this trial as it involves several interesting legal issues.  As you will recall, this occurred several summers ago in 2010 and involved two […]

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I was served with a domestic violence injunction, do I need to show up?

This question is often posed to Tampa domestic violence injunction attorneys by clients, who do not want to go to court, unless they absolutely have to.  Yes, if you fail to show to the domestic violence injunction hearing, more specifically the injunction return hearing, the domestic violence injunction will most certainly be granted unless the […]

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What is a Tampa Violation of Probation (VOP) Charge?

Tampa violation of probation attorneys are often asked about what a VOP or Violation of Probation means.  Unfortunately, violation of Probation charges occur as often as folks being placed on probation. A violation of probation occurs when someone on probation either receives a technical or substantive violation. A technical violation occurs when someone violates one of the […]

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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys – Another Online Sex Sting in Tampa…

Tampa sex crimes attorneys are often asked why so many online sex stings happen in the Tampa area, the simple answer is that the keep netting so many arrests.  Frankly, the simple fact is that each online sex sting nets so many arrests depending on whether it occurs in Plant City, Tampa, Clearwater or Polk […]

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Valrico Drug Lawyer: They just need help…

This is one of the most common statements and explanations from parents, friends and relatives of someone convicted with a drug offense to their Valrico Drug Lawyer.  Generally, they repeatedly express their concerns that a long jail or prison sentence will not cure them of their addiction or give them the coping mechanisms to avoid […]

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What is drug paraphernalia?

Drug paraphernalia is one of the most common charges in the Tampa Bay Area.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often questioned by their clients about what “paraphernalia” actually means.  More often than not, this offense is also often charged with another criminal charge. Under Florida Statute 893.147, it does not necessarily define “paraphernalia” rather it […]

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What is Florida sex offender probation?

Tampa sex crimes lawyers are often asked about the specifics of Florida sex offender probation since it is so specific and intense.   As I have told countless defendants, it is generally easier to defend someone accused of murder or another violent crime than a sex offense.   Obviously sex offender probation is only utilized in cases […]

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The Criminal Trial of Charles Waits

During the night of June 5, 2011, shots rang out and shook up South Tampa, where crime is limited and gunshots are rare.   Quickly, the community became even more frustrated when they learned that two teenagers were dead.   Literally overnight, Charles Waits was arrested for the murders.  He quickly devised a story about someone named […]

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What is a deposition?

A deposition is one of many discovery tools available to attorneys in the court system.  They involve a deponent being asked questions concerning the case under oath by an attorney.  Exhibits can be used during the deposition and questions asked specifically concerning same.    The deponent’s attorney is permitted to make objections in very limited circumstances. […]

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