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Category Archives: Driving Under the Influence/DUI

Can a Tampa criminal defense attorney speed up the criminal process so I can get my case over quicker?

This question is often posed to Tampa criminal defense attorneys by folks who are first time offenders and are nervous about concluding their Tampa criminal defense matter. In short, it is possible to speed up the matter in some capacity, but a better question is whether that is, in fact, in your best interest. It […]

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Can I expunge a DUI arrest/conviction?

Many folks wonder whether they can expunge a DUI, this is one of the more common questions posed to Tampa DUI attorneys. In short, if you are convicted of a DUI in Florida, you are unable to expunge or seal such an arrest. As we further discuss in our Tampa criminal defense blog, the requirements […]

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Tampa Criminal Attorneys – What is a motion to withdraw plea?

Tampa criminal attorneys are often asked by folks about withdrawing their previously entered guilty plea after their case is resolved, often once they have either been sentenced to their prison/jail sentence or have begun probation.  While discussing withdrawing a plea is easy, it is incredibly difficult to actually do so and the risks are significant, […]

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Plant City Drug Attorneys: Will I lose my job because of this arrest?

This is one of the more often posed questions to Plant City Drug Attorneys because folks with jobs are immediately concerned about their ability to provide a livelihood for their families and themselves immediately after their arrest.  In short, like so many other things in the criminal defense realm – it simply depends.  It depends […]

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Tampa Criminal Lawyer: Was I being recorded in the back seat of the cop car?

Many folks ask their Tampa criminal lawyer whether they are being recorded in the back seat of the cop car after their arrest. Yes, you were being recorded nearly the entire time from the period you were arrested to when you were booked in the jail.  Unfortunately, many folks first learn this when they are viewing the […]

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What is competency as it relates to a Florida criminal case?

Tampa criminal attorneys are often asked about competency to stand trial because unfortunately so many criminal cases can trace their roots back to mental health issues.  Further, the media in recent years has made a significant deal about competency to stand trial because of several high profile cases involving mental health issues, such as countless […]

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What are victim injury points relating to a Florida scoresheet?

The specific Florida law providing for victim injury points can be found under Florida Statute Section 921.0021.  Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about victim injury points when discussing scoresheets under Florida’s current sentencing structure.  In short, these are points that can be added which inflate and increase the potential minimum score for a criminal […]

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Should I give a telephone interview to the cops?

Many times, the police offer telephone interviews to folks, who may feel less comfortable with a face-to-face interviews.  As we’ve discussed elsewhere in our Tampa criminal lawyer blog, an individual is awarded the right to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution.  We obviously recommend individuals use that protection, especially when […]

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How can the State Attorney’s Office prove prior convictions?

In order to prove prior convictions, the State Attorney’s Office will generally rely on fingerprints of folks from prior convictions.  As we’ve discussed elsewhere on our Tampa criminal attorney blog, many charges and sentencing issues require the State Attorney’s Office to prove prior convictions of a criminal defendant.  For example, in order to convict someone […]

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Will my Tampa DUI charge affect my insurance rates?

When faced with a Tampa DUI charge, many attorneys are often asked about the financial impacts of a driving under the influence charge by their clients.  Anyone that has watched any amount of TV in the last five years has seen those unforgettable ads by the National Transportation Safety Board or “NTSB” as it is more […]

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