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Category Archives: Criminal Defense

Tampa Criminal Attorneys: What is a Search Incident to Lawful Arrest?

One of the most common questions posed to Tampa Criminal Attorneys are whether the search of an individual was legal and lawful, and if it was not, what’s the proper remedy to suppress the evidence in the case. One of the more common and controversial searches available to law enforcement and the State Attorney’s Office […]

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Tampa Drug Attorneys: What is a controlled call?

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 […]

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What is an open plea?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about what an open plea actually entails.  An open plea is a plea, where there is no agreement for a specific sentence with the prosecutor, be it the State Attorney’s Office or the United States Attorney’s Office.   While the overwhelming majority of pleas involve an agreed upon sentence and […]

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Tampa Criminal Lawyer: What are death injury points as associated with my Florida scoresheet?

Tampa Criminal Lawyers are often asked about how one’s score sheet is calculated and how the injury points are assessed to that score sheet. We discuss many of the specifics on our blog in a variety of different articles under our “sentencing” subsection.  Further, the Department of Corrections provides the most thorough review and analysis […]

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Brandon Criminal Defense Lawyers: What is leaving the scene of an accident with property damage?

Our Brandon Criminal Defense Lawyers discuss the charge referenced above and the potential penalties associated with the same.  In short, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage could actually result in three charges. First, one could be charged under Florida Statute 316.036 for damaging an unattended vehicle or other property.  This occurs when […]

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How quick can we get before a judge on my Tampa violation of probation?

Tampa violation of probation attorneys are constantly asked about violations of probation, and even more importantly, how quickly folks can get out of jail due to the no-bond status associated with a felony violation of probation. As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our Tampa violation of probation attorney blog, technical violations of probation in Tampa are […]

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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 […]

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Are there special programs for first time offenders in Hillsborough County?

Our Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked this questions by normal folks, who unfortunately have their first brush with the law.  Of course, they charges can range from driving under the influence, misdemeanor possession of marijuana, battery or other possession of controlled substance charges. Fortunately for most folks, there are ample opportunities for first […]

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Tampa DUI Manslaughter Attorney: What is the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act?

Our Tampa DUI Manslaughter attorneys discuss the impact of the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act on DUI cases involving death.  On July 1, 2014, several Florida statutes became effective that had a significant impact on criminal justice issues. Chief among them, was Senate Bill 102 better known as the Aaron Cohen Life Protection Act. This […]

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