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Category Archives: Blog

Tampa Defense Lawyer: Is it true that an undercover officer must tell me they are, if I ask?

Tampa Defense Lawyers are often asked about whether a police officer, must advise they are a police officer, during some sort of undercover sting, whether it involves narcotics, prostitution, firearms, etc.  In short, they absolutely are not required to do so.  Like so much other information relating to the criminal justice system, this is an […]

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Tampa DUI: Can I get a DUI if the car keys were in the trunk or backseat?

Yes, you can be given a driving under the influence charge because as our Tampa DUI attorneys explain the law only requires actual physical control, not necessarily driving or the vehicle even being turned on.  Tampa DUI attorneys are often asked about the specifics for receiving a driving under the influence charge relating to whether […]

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What does the phrase Attorney-Client Privilege Mean?

Many Tampa attorneys in their initial consultation with their clients will use the phrase “attorney-client” privilege. This phrase is referring to the confidentiality between the attorney and their client regarding the matters discussed and exchanged during their meetings. Obviously, this is a far more complex subject than the simple one-sentence definition I provided above, so […]

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Why did the judge ask me about my immigration status during my plea colloquy?

In Florida, nearly all criminal judges are now asking criminal defendants about their immigration status during their plea colloquies and whether they have had adequate time to consult with an immigration attorney if they have immigration concerns. This entire issue derives from a United States Supreme Court case titled, Padilla vs. Kentucky. In this case, […]

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Are there any diversion programs available for a driving under the influence charge?

Anyone that has conducted any sort of internet research regarding their Tampa criminal defense matter or a driving under the influence charge has ultimately come across the term pretrial intervention or misdemeanor intervention program.  It is worth noting, though, that currently in the Tampa Bay area, these diversion programs are not offered in driving under […]

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Brandon DUI Attorneys: Why do individuals waive their speedy trial rights?

Brandon DUI Attorneys are often asked by their clients about why they should consider waiving their speedy trial rights. Anyone who has been in a Tampa Bay area criminal courtroom has seen the overwhelming majority of individuals waive their speedy trial rights quickly and without much consultation or deliberation. Frankly, we strongly recommend that majority […]

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Tampa Criminal Lawyers: What are speedy trial rights in Florida?

Tampa Criminal Lawyers are often asked about speedy trial rights as anyone that sat in a criminal court in the Tampa Bay area has heard judges constantly asking whether or not the defendant waives their right to speedy trial. In order to properly answer the above reference question, it is important to identify the two differences […]

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Tampa Criminal Attorney: Can this case be beat at trial?

Determining whether something can be beat at trial is a complex determination.  Of the questions posed to Tampa criminal attorneys, this is obviously the most common.  In short, it is necessary to consider a number of factors for making this determination.  In this blog article, we’ll highlight four of the most important factors to analyze […]

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Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys: What is Florida’s VINE Link Program?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about what this program specifically means relating to the Florida Department of Corrections. Anyone who has visited the Florida Department of Corrections website and/or had any contact with them has heard this phrase, but may not be aware of what the program specifically entails.  In short, this program […]

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Tampa Federal Criminal Defense Attorneys: What is a wiretap?

Wiretaps are essentially recording equipment which record all phone calls made to/from a certain phone number. As you can imagine, these matters are highly contested in Florida, both at a Federal Court and State Court level. Wiretaps are commonly used in major criminal enterprises, often associated with RICO investigations. These RICO investigations and prosecutions can […]

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