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Tag Archives: Evidence

What are motions in limine?

Tampa trial attorneys are often asked specifically about is meant by a motion in limine. Motions in limine are often discussed prior to trial regarding ensuring either the inclusion or exclusion of evidentiary matters. For example, in a Tampa DUI case, a Tampa trial attorney will likely move to exclude testimony and arguments concerning horizontal […]

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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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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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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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Tampa Ticket Attorneys: I heard traffic court isn’t even real court, can I just represent myself?

Many Tampa ticket attorneys are asked about the lack of formality in traffic court.  Ultimately, you have a constitutional right to represent yourself in any court in any jurisdiction in this country. Like a very popular judge in Pinellas County often says to people representing themselves or going pro se, would you perform heart or […]

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Tampa Trial Attorneys: What are interrogatories?

Tampa trial attorneys are often asked, “what are interrogatories?” They are a form of written discovery that can be used in Florida civil and family law cases.  Ultimately, they are most commonly used in civil and family law cases just due to the nature of the cases.  Interrogatories are a cheaper, quicker discovery tool for […]

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What is Cyber Stalking?

Florida Statute Section 748.048 regulates “cyber stalking” in Florida.  Tampa Criminal Defense Attorneys are often asked about the above referenced charges because many times they’re used out of context both in the media and in our day-to-day conversations. For example, how many times have you ever heard someone say that they’re stalking someone in jest? […]

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What is a motion to suppress?

Many Tampa criminal defense attorneys are asked by their clients what exactly a motion to suppress entails.   A Motion to Suppress is a very important tool for Tampa criminal defense attorney, when working your case.  Further, a motion to suppress is filed under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure Rule 3.190, for your convenience, we have […]

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Can I see the Field Sobriety Exercises, I completed?

Tampa driving under the influence attorneys are often asked about the specifics of the field sobriety exercises completed during a DUI arrest.   In short, generally yes, the field sobriety exercises, more commonly referred to as FSEs, are videoed by the overwhelming majority of law enforcement agencies in the greater Tampa area. The exercise will be […]

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Tampa Injunction Attorneys: How to Get an Injunction?

Tampa injunction attorneys are often asked how exactly to get an injunction for their projection.  It is also important to explain how our office can assist you in obtaining an injunction.  As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa injunction attorney blog, there are many different forms of injunctions in Florida. The most common injunction […]

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