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Tag Archives: Sentencing

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 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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Tampa Sex Crimes Attorney-fine on prostitution crimes?

As a Tampa sex crimes attorney, one of the most frustrating issues regularly faced is the fine amount on prostitution charges. Recently, the Florida Legislature added subsection (6) to Florida Statute 796.07, which added a $5,000 civil penalty to any sanction for a violation of the above-referenced Statute. Interestingly enough, the first $500 of the […]

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Tampa Minor in Possession of Alcohol Attorney

Many Tampa Criminal Defense attorneys are asked about minor in possession charges, especially during Gaspirilla and Spring Break in the Tampa Bay area. The overall majority of folks charged with minor in possession of alcohol are high school students and college students. As you can imagine, this is very traumatic and stressful for them and […]

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How is the State Attorney’s Office charging juveniles as adults?

Few cases are as challenging to Tampa criminal defense attorneys as minors being charged as adults in Florida courts.  Florida leads the nation in charging juveniles as adults in our criminal justice system.  These cases require a unique understanding of both Florida’s juvenile and adult criminal systems and an early, aggressive approach. Florida law, specifically […]

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What does a D6 Suspension mean?

This is one of the most confusing issues both for Florida drivers and one of the most posed questions to Tampa traffic ticket attorneys.  Unfortunately, Florida drivers encounter these problems very often and receive little to no assistance as to how to resolve them.  Drivers are often left dazed and confused as to what to […]

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What is Felony Murder?

Tampa criminal lawyers are often asked about Florida’s felony murder statute.   Many Tampa criminal lawyers criticize Florida’s felony murder statute and jurisprudence as it has had significant unintended consequences.  Our Tampa criminal lawyers have personally seen situations, where individuals with absolutely no intent or interest to commit murder have been charged with it under the […]

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What is the difference between stalking and aggravated stalking?

Tampa criminal defense attorneys are often asked about the differences between stalking and aggravated stalking.   They are both obviously very serious charges, given their nature and the allegations often involved.  We have handled these types of charges often and have even tried the cases, when necessary.  Florida Statute Section 784.048 defines both stalking and aggravated […]

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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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What is burglary?

Tampa criminal attorneys are often specifically asked about what exactly constitutes burglary.  Frankly, it is one of the most improperly used words by television criminal justice shows.  Burglary is a relatively simple charge, it is covered by Florida Statute Section 810.02.  Burglary is essentially either the unlawful entry into a residence or lawfully entering and […]

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