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Category Archives: Domestic Violence

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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What is a Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern in Florida?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about questions concerning a Violent Felony Offender of Special Concern and what all this is designation entails.  Very few Florida Statutes are more difficult to comprehend that Florida’s “Anti-Murder Act”.    Ultimately, it is best known for creating the designation of “violent felony offender of special concern” or VFOSC. […]

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What is dependency court in Florida?

Dependency court is one of the oddest, hybrid courts in Florida.  It is an odd hybrid court because it is essentially a combination of civil, family and it is somewhat criminal in nature as well.   Dependency court involves the State of Florida making allegations against a parent that their children should be deemed “dependent” and […]

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What does someone’s criminal score mean in a criminal case?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are constantly asked by their clients about what someone’s criminal score is with regards to their Florida scoresheet. If you have checked out our Tampa criminal defense attorney blog, we discuss at length what all is involved in the calculation of a score. Our Tampa criminal defense attorney blog has ample […]

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Tampa Drug Crimes Attorneys – How often do “these” cases “get thrown out”?

Tampa Drug Crimes Attorneys are often asked about cases simply getting thrown out. Frankly, this is an urban myth which has done a significant disservice to those charged with crimes and Tampa criminal defense attorneys. The simple fact is that if an arrest is made the overwhelming majority of these cases are prosecuted through completion […]

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What is the rule of sequestration?

Tampa trial attorneys will routinely request the court “invoke the Rule” prior to a jury or non-jury trial beginning.  The rule of sequestration is more commonly known, ensures that witnesses do not discuss the facts of their cases and/or their testimony with other witnesses prior to their testimony at trial.  The rule of sequestration is applicable in all sorts […]

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Tampa Criminal Lawyers: What does “contamination” mean with DNA?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about DNA contamination in cases involving DNA evidence.  Anyone that has watched any criminal drama on television has noticed in the last 15 years, no show is complete without involving DNA evidence in some form or capacity.   It is worth mentioning that DNA collection has evolved beyond simply the […]

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What is one time reporting probation in Florida?

Many Tampa criminal attorneys are asked about one time reporting probation by their clients. More often than not they prefer it since it does not require the probationer to appear monthly and/or biweekly at their probation office. As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa criminal attorney blog, felony probation officers are employed and supervised […]

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How can I successfully complete probation?

Tampa violation of probation attorneys are often asked about how folks can successfully complete probation and even more importantly, avoid violations of probation.  We strongly recommend the following actions to avoid violations of probation. First and foremost, take notes.  While this sounds like a very simple thing, it is absolutely critical for someone on probation […]

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How can I be found guilty of violating an injunction?

Tampa domestic violence attorneys are often asked about violations of domestic violence injunctions.   More often than not, the question is posed by someone insuring they aren’t violating an injunction.  If you are searching for potential violations of injunction, I am sure you are aware of what a domestic violence injunction is.  By way of background, a domestic […]

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