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Category Archives: Domestic Violence

Tampa Injunction Attorneys: Can I Get an Injunction?

Many Tampa Injunction Attorneys are asked about the specifics of obtaining injunctions in Florida.  It is worth providing a brief bit of background on injunctions prior to discussing how to obtain an injunction.  While they are more commonly known as restraining orders outside of Florida, they are formally referred to as injunctions in Florida.  There […]

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Tampa Juvenile Criminal Attorneys-differences between juvenile and adult court?

Tampa Juvenile Criminal Attorneys are constantly asked by juveniles and their parents what court is going to be like, as opposed to adult court.  Many of the State Attorney’s Offices throughout the Tampa Bay Area are incredibly aggressive in prosecuting juvenile cases, while also pursuing and seeking strenuous programs.  There are three (3) primary differences between […]

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Do I have to actually touch someone to be charged with simple battery?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about simple battery because it is a very common charge and often involves normal folks making a simple, onetime mistake.   Florida Statute Section 784.03 defines simple battery and provides the potential maximum sentence for the charge.  The above-referenced situation most commonly occurs when someone swings a closed fist […]

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What Can I Expect at My Injunction Evidentiary Hearing?

Tampa injunction attorneys are often asked what will occur at an injunction evidentiary hearing.  As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa injunction attorney blog, an evidentiary hearing occurs prior to the granting of a permanent injunction in Florida. Both the Petitioner (person that filed the injunction) and the Respondent (person the injunction is filed […]

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Charges Dropped Against Polk County Cyberbullies

Polk County made national news, when the Sheriff’s Office arrested two Polk County Cyberbullies after the suicide of a teenage girl because of posts on social media.  Tampa criminal attorneys have been closely monitoring the situation in Polk County involving the death of a young girl and the arrest of two (2) minor children, who […]

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Am I entitled to a bond on a Violation of Probation or VOP?

Folks charged with violations of probation are constantly wondering if they will be able to get a bond on a violation of probation or VOP.  Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about in bond issues generally, but more often than not these issues focus on whether someone being charged with a VOP can get […]

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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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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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Ybor City Criminal Defense Attorneys – What is a cash bond?

As we’ve discussed extensively throughout our Ybor City criminal defense attorneys blog, a bond is ultimately a tool for a criminal court system to ensure someone’s appearance and in the criminal justice process. Rarely, a court will require what is called a “cash bond.” A cash bond ultimately prevents an accused from going to a […]

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