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Tag Archives: Sentencing

What are the chances of my probation being reinstated?

Tampa attorneys are very often asked about whether someone charged with a violation of probation what the chances of their probation being reinstated.  Having represented literally thousands of folks charged with different violations of probation, a whole host of factors are taken into account in determining what the likely outcome of a violation of probation.  For more information […]

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Tampa Juvenile Criminal Attorneys-differences between juvenile and adult court?

Tampa Juvenile Criminal Attorneys are constantly asked by juveniles and their parents what court is going to be like, as opposed to adult court.  Many of the State Attorney’s Offices throughout the Tampa Bay Area are incredibly aggressive in prosecuting juvenile cases, while also pursuing and seeking strenuous programs.  There are three (3) primary differences between […]

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I got a civil demand from the business, where I allegedly stole…

Tampa criminal attorneys are constantly asked about this issue, as many times, the civil demand concerns individuals more than the criminal prosecution.  Elsewhere on our Tampa criminal attorney blog, we discuss briefly the civil implications of petit theft, the most likely civil implication, you will encounter is the civil demand from the business for civil […]

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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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Charges Dropped Against Polk County Cyberbullies

Polk County made national news, when the Sheriff’s Office arrested two Polk County Cyberbullies after the suicide of a teenage girl because of posts on social media.  Tampa criminal attorneys have been closely monitoring the situation in Polk County involving the death of a young girl and the arrest of two (2) minor children, who […]

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Valrico Drug Lawyer: They just need help…

This is one of the most common statements and explanations from parents, friends and relatives of someone convicted with a drug offense to their Valrico Drug Lawyer.  Generally, they repeatedly express their concerns that a long jail or prison sentence will not cure them of their addiction or give them the coping mechanisms to avoid […]

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What is Florida sex offender probation?

Tampa sex crimes lawyers are often asked about the specifics of Florida sex offender probation since it is so specific and intense.   As I have told countless defendants, it is generally easier to defend someone accused of murder or another violent crime than a sex offense.   Obviously sex offender probation is only utilized in cases […]

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The Resentencing of Nicholas Lindsey

As many of you will recall, Nicholas Lindsey’s resentencing hearing on September 24, 2013 for the murder of a St. Petersburg police officer.  By way of background, Nicholas Lindsey was charged and convicted with the shooting of a St. Petersburg police officer on a Sunday evening near Tropicana Fields as the police officer was investigating […]

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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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Plant City Criminal Defense Attorneys:What is the likely sentence?

This is one of the most common questions posed to Plant City Criminal Defense Attorneys. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to predict the likely sentence on a criminal charge without significant background information. For example, Florida utilizes a criminal score system, which is discussed throughout this website and other Plant City Criminal Defense Attorneys’ websites […]

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