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Tag Archives: Minimum Mandatories

Are there any minimum mandatories on Tampa sex crimes?

Tampa sex crimes attorneys are asked about whether there are minimum mandatory sentences associated with sex crimes and charges. While the level of the offense may score mandatory prison time, few Florida sex crimes feature statutorily provided minimum mandatories. Perhaps, the most common minimum mandatory sentence invoked within the realm of sex crimes relates to […]

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Is there a minimum mandatory on robbery with a firearm?

Yes, the above-referenced charge under Florida’s “10-20-Life” Statute carries a ten (10) year minimum mandatory on a robbery with a firearm charge. This is incredibly frustrating for Tampa criminal attorneys obviously because all charges are different and minimum mandatories, like the ones provided for in “10-20-Life” treat all cases identically. These cases involve significant experience […]

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What is 10-20-Life?

Many Tampa criminal lawyers are asked about the specifics of 10-20-Life and its impact on an individual’s criminal case.   10-20-Life involves cases, where firearms are used in connection during certain enumerated offenses. In January 1999, the Florida Legislature passed the 10-20-Life law.  As part of the Law, the Florida Legislature enacted a significant amount of […]

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Felon in Possession of a Firearm -Is there a minimum mandatory?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about felon in possession charges and their minimum mandatory sentences.   In shorty, there is a minimum mandatory sentence on a felon in possession of a firearm charge in actual possession cases. First, it is prudent to discuss specifically what a felon in possession of a firearm entails. It involves […]

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What are the penalties for DUI in Florida?

Florida Statute Section 316.193 offers the penalties for DUI.  Tampa DUI attorneys are often asked about what sort of penalties folks can expect in their Tampa DUI case.  We have broken down what you can expect on your DUI based on the number of the DUI. First DUI Fine – Minimum of $500 – Maximum […]

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My Tampa DUI Attorneys told me I need to go to DUI School, what is it?

As we have discussed elsewhere on our Tampa DUI Attorney blog, many Tampa DUI attorneys advise their clients complete DUI school quickly.  Many individuals frankly wonder what they can expect during DUI school and what all it will entail.  As a Tampa DUI Attorney, my Clients have attended many of the local Tampa DUI Schools, […]

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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys: What does Lewd or Lascivious Mean?

Of all the Florida criminal charges, Tampa Sex Crimes Attorneys will advise folks that few Florida statutes are so vague and do such a poor job of describing the prohibited act as lewd or lascivious.  Unfortunately, many times individuals charged with lewd or lascivious are left with more questions than answers about the specific charges […]

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Are minimum mandatory sentences still occuring in Federal Courts?

Many folks monitoring the situation regarding minimum mandatory sentences were excited about Attorney General Holder’s recent speeches concerning the sentences.  Ultimately, Attorney General Holder’s announcement will only affect those criminal drug cases in the federal criminal justice system. For example, those charged in state court will certainly not see the benefit of Attorney General Holder’s […]

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Good Time Legal Definition

I heard someone mention “good time,” what does that mean? Good time is essentially time removed off the back in of prison and jail sentences as a reward for good behavior while someone is in custody. Ultimately, the decision as to whether to reward “good time” to an inmate is left to the Sheriff of […]

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