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Category Archives: Blog

I Have Heard pretrial intervention is a Lot of Work, Is It?

As way of background, pretrial intervention (“PTI”) or misdemeanor intervention program (“MIP”) are pretrial intervention programs for first time offenders.  Ultimately, the programs are run by the State Attorney’s Office, but administrated by a third-party.  For example, the Salvation Army administers the program in Polk and Hillsborough counties.  It is worth noting these programs were […]

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Considering a divorce, what is equitable distribution?

Equitable distribution is generally one of the most hotly contested issues in a divorce.  Arguably the most difficult area of a divorce is the division of assets and debts between the two spouses, aside from issues concerning child custody.   Many folks going through a divorce just want to know essentially what am I going to […]

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What are concurrent and consecutive sentences?

Many times folks in criminal court hear concurrent and consecutive sentences being given out by the judge and offered by Tampa criminal attorneys.  Since these are phrases clearly not used in everyday living, it is necessary to explain the usage of same with regards to criminal sentencing. A concurrent sentence occurs when two (2) different […]

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Can I talk to the Judge? Ask our Clearwater Criminal Defense Attorneys

Clearwater criminal defense attorneys are often asked about the ability of their clients to speak with the judge one-on-one or in the form of a letter.  Ultimately, this is one of the more common questions asked to Clearwater criminal defense attorneys. Many individuals believe, given the opportunity, that if they are able to explain their […]

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Valrico Criminal Defense Attorneys – Right to Remain Silent

This is one of the most common questions posed to Valrico criminal defense attorneys. It seems as though it’s a natural inclination for people to want to tell their side of the story and hopefully see some sort of positive benefit from being honest about the situation. Out of the thousands and thousands of criminal […]

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What is arraignment?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about arraignment because it is one of the first things in the criminal prosecution of someone in Florida.  Arraignment is essentially the beginning of the criminal process.  I have often explained to individuals it is essentially the “play button” of a criminal prosecution, it is the formal, actual […]

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Brandon Drug Crimes Attorneys – Can I Write a Letter to the Judge?

Similar to questions from criminal defendants about speaking personally to the judge, writing a letter to the judge raises other potential ethical dilemmas which will get a criminal defendant into major issues with the Judge and Assistant State Attorney. While there are obvious concerns with those statements being used against a criminal defendant during a […]

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Criminal Discovery: Can I see my discovery?

Criminal Discovery is essentially those documents that make up the State’s case against you. Yes, one of the basic responsibilities and duties of your Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer is to keep you informed of the status and strength/weakness of your case. If you have not seen your criminal discovery, you should certainly ask or demand your criminal […]

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Valrico Divorce Attorneys – Can you get my ex to leave me alone?

Valrico Divorce Attorneys often advise their clients in cases where domestic violence, stalking or threats are taking place to seek an injunction preventing their ex from having any further contact with them.  An injunction is a court order that requires a party to do something or refrain from doing something.  Here, obviously the injunction is to […]

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Tampa Gun Lawyers: How can I contact them in Jail?

Unfortunately, many individuals represented byTampa Gun Lawyers are forced to spend time waiting for their case to resolve in a county jail. For individuals, that have never been in County jail they encounter many common problems that ultimately lead to major impacts on the defense of their criminal charges. This blog is intended to provide […]

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