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Category Archives: Driving Under the Influence/DUI

How can they force me to do a DUI blood test during my DUI?

Many Tampa DUI attorneys are asked about how the State of Florida can forcefully make someone take a DUI blood test when under suspicion of driving under the influence.  Few areas of driving under the influence cases are so heavily litigated as issues concerning the forceful blood draws.   These DUI blood tests are extremely intrusive and […]

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Felony DUI – How many DUIs does it take to become a felony in Florida?

Many Tampa DUI attorneys are asked about how many driving under the influence charges it takes before they are charged as a felony by the State Attorney’s Office. Simply put, if you have three DUIs in ten years, the State Attorney’s Office has the option to charge it as a felony. The State Attorney’s Office […]

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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 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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Am I definitely going to lose my license with my Tampa DUI?

Many folks charged with a Tampa DUI are first primarily concerned with keeping their driver’s license, this is certainly understandable as we live in an age, where not being able to drive is a severe restriction on your ability to live. The answer to this question like so many others is it simply depends on the […]

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Brandon VOP Attorneys: Will my Probation Get Reinstated?

Many Brandon VOP Attorneys are asked this question. This is a very commonly asked question by those facing a VOP.  Unfortunately like so many things with the law, there is no simple answer.  We can assure you that consulting with our Brandon VOP Attorneys prior to your hearings will put you in the best situation to be […]

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Upcoming DUI Checkpoints in Tampa, FL for April 2014

Tampa DUI Attorneys are often asked about the specifics of DUI checkpoints. These DUI checkpoints lead to many DUI arrests throughout the greater Tampa Bay Area. Many Tampa DUIs originate at DUI checkpoints as opposed to the driver being pulled over for poor driving or some other reason. We have posted elsewhere on our Tampa […]

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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 does implied consent mean?

Tampa driving under the influence attorneys often receive questions concerning “implied consent” and why they were compelled to take a breath test.  Theoretically, implied consent should be presented to the individual being investigated for driving under the influence in Florida in every case.  Obviously, if an individual isn’t read implied consent prior to being requested […]

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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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