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2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

Can a Probation Officer Monitor Social Media?

Florida probation officers do have the legal right to monitor social media. In fact, virtually anyone can legally monitor your social media accounts merely by pulling up your Facebook page, Twitter feed, or other public social media accounts.   ...

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2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

Speedy Trial Rules in Florida

The crushing impact a pending criminal charge can have on someone’s life should not be underestimated. Often, the mere fact that you have been accused of a crime causes others in the community to think less of you, to avoid you socially, or even fo...

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Ben and Amy in meeting with client at Stechschulte Nell Law
2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

Navigating a Criminal Case in Florida: What to Expect

Whether you're facing minor charges or a serious felony, understanding the criminal case process is crucial for achieving the best possible outcome in your case.    Navigating a criminal case in Florida can be an overwhelming and confusing proc...

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Ben and Amy in conference with client
2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

Motions Aimed to Get Your Case Dismissed in Florida

  The stress of facing felony or misdemeanor charges in criminal court can be overwhelming for the person charged and for their family members. For most of them, the criminal justice process involves detailed procedures they don’t fully underst...

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2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

How Should You Dress for DUI Court?

Having a DUI charge can be a stressful experience for anyone, but it is important to know what to expect when you go to court. To help ensure that you make the best impression in court, we offer some advice on how to dress for your court appearance.�...

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Ben Stechschulte and Amy Nell in meeting with client
2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

What are False and Coerced Confessions?

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution and Article 1, § 9 of Florida’s Constitution guarantee every person the right not to be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself.”   This has come to be known ...

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Bill of Rights and the Fourth Amendment
2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

Protecting Your Rights: The 4th Amendment Explained

The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution is a cornerstone of criminal defense law that protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.     It is so important that every individual needs to understand ...

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2 years ago
Defense Strategies, White Collar Crime

What is a Suspicious Activity Report (SAR)?

To help detect illegal financial transactions like money laundering and fraud, Congress enacted the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) in 1970. The law was amended to include provisions of the Patriot Act intended to discover and report financial conduct consist...

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2 years ago
Defense Strategies, Firearms

Is it Legal to Shoot a Trespasser on my Property in Florida?

The right to defend yourself, your home, and your property from intruders and trespassers goes back centuries. It came to be known as “the Castle Doctrine.” But much has changed in the law of self-defense over the last hundred years, and it is im...

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2 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

Criminal Statute of Limitations: State Charge Time Limits

When the police and prosecutors bring criminal charges against an individual in Florida, the balance of power between the two sides of the case is extremely tilted in favor of the state. The government has almost unlimited financial and manpower reso...

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Stechschulte Nell is led by firm founder and lead attorney Ben Stechschulte, a Board-Certified criminal defense attorney. As a former Hillsborough County, Ben understands well how the other side operates and exactly how to counter it. He and his team of skilled Florida criminal defense attorneys represent clients who have been arrested or charged with a crime. We’re one of the best DUI defense law firms in the greater Tampa area. We also are prepared to defend you against any crime, from a petty misdemeanor to a capital felony. Your freedom and future are our main motivation, and we protect you from the start. Call us today for a free consultation.

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