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Category Archives: Domestic Violence

How is the State Attorney’s Office charging juveniles as adults?

Few cases are as challenging to Tampa criminal defense attorneys as minors being charged as adults in Florida courts.  Florida leads the nation in charging juveniles as adults in our criminal justice system.  These cases require a unique understanding of both Florida’s juvenile and adult criminal systems and an early, aggressive approach. Florida law, specifically […]

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Plant City Family Law Attorneys:How can we find the witnesses?

Plant City Family Law Attorneys and Plant City Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked by their clients about how to find witnesses to specific events.  For example, many times witnesses to a battery or fight between spouses over a child are usually nameless folks in restaurants, parks or shopping centers.  We have several options to find witnesses […]

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Can I hire a new Tampa criminal defense attorney in the middle of the case?

In short, yes, you can essentially always change Tampa criminal defense attorneys in the middle of your trial.  While there are obvious ethical and strategy implications on Tampa criminal defense attorneys, who jump into cases late in the game, a criminal defendant can always attempt to substitute in a new Tampa criminal defense attorney.   An […]

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Can this case be beat at trial?

This is likely the most common question posed to Tampa criminal defense attorneys by their clients.  Unfortunately, it is probably the most common question that cannot be answered by attorneys because it involves a thousand issues.  Many folks fail to consider all the necessary factors though as to whether a case can be beat at […]

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Domestic Battery – What if there isn’t a victim to testify?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are asked this question by their clients when they have some sort of a relationship with the victim such as wife/husband or girlfriend/boyfriend in a domestic battery case, how the State Attorney’s Office can go forward on the charge?  Ultimately, the simple fact is that many Assistant State Attorneys go […]

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Plant City Drug Attorneys: Will I get my 10% back on the bond?

Many Plant City Drug Attorneys are asked about the specifics of bonding people out and the money involved.  While we would obviously defer all major issues concerning bonds to your bondsman, it is worth discussing the 10% payment required by bondsman and whether you will receive it once your criminal case is concluded. As way […]

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What is the difference between stalking and aggravated stalking?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about the differences between stalking and aggravated stalking.   They are both obviously very serious charges, given their nature and the allegations often involved.  We have handled these types of charges often and have even tried the cases, when necessary.  Florida Statute Section 784.048 defines both stalking and aggravated […]

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Who goes first in a criminal trial?

During a Florida criminal trial, the State Attorney’s Office is able to present evidence first and last because they have the burden of proof in prosecuting the case.   Tampa criminal lawyers are “sandwiched” between the State Attorney’s Office presentation of evidence.   Following the state attorney’s presentation of evidence, the defense then gets to present its […]

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Can your Wesley Chapel criminal attorneys get into court quicker?

Many Wesley Chapel Criminal Attorneys are asked by their clients quickly after their arrest on how quickly they can get to court? I often advise my clients to expect to take approximately 3 to 4 weeks to get to their first court date.   Depending on the complexity of the case, the State Attorney’s Office may […]

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Brandon Violent Crimes Attorneys – admit affidavits or letters in my defense?

Many Brandon Violent Crimes Attorneys are repeatedly asked this by clients, who are seeking to introduce affidavits or letters from their witnesses supporting their case.  Unfortunately, these writings are generally excluded under the hearsay rules of the Florida Evidence Code.  As you can imagine, this hearsay rule works both ways, sometimes for the benefit of the […]

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