When it comes to criminal defense, it is critical to understand the nuances of the law. One such nuance is whether police can charge someone for a crime without a victim's consent. In many cases, victims are not comfortable pressing char...
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Perjury is a serious crime that judges and prosecutors think strikes at the very heart of the judicial system. Our entire criminal and civil justice process depends on the sworn testimony of witnesses who report what they know, what they’ve seen, a...
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The concept of “burden of proof” is an important legal term that many people are not familiar with. It is a vital concept in our legal system as it ensures that justice is served fairly and without bias. In criminal defense cases, it i...
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If you are arrested on drug charges in Florida, you are probably eager to know what will happen next. The criminal justice system operates on a very strict set of rules called the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure. The purpose of these...
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In Florida, misdemeanors are the most frequently prosecuted crimes. A misdemeanor is generally defined as any crime for which the maximum penalty is one year in jail. They are less serious than felonies in most cases. But don’t be fooled into think...
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In Florida, a person can be convicted as an “accessory” to a crime if they knowingly aid another person in committing a felony or if they help the person after the crime with the intent to shield the known felon from arrest, detention, trial, o...
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Exculpatory evidence is any evidence that tends to support a criminal defendant’s innocence, reduce their culpability, or result in a more lenient sentence. The defense develops exculpatory evidence on its own, but the law requires that prosecutors...
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Florida law requires the collection of DNA samples from every person charged with or convicted of a felony and from many defendants convicted of a special class of misdemeanors. DNA is now one of the most powerful forms of evidence used in American c...
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Many people think theft and robbery are the same. But there are significant distinctions in how the law treats the two crimes. One of the most important points to remember is that there are many types of theft. Robbery is only one of the ways someone...
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In Florida, criminal convictions carry a wide range of punishments in addition to the formal sentence imposed by the court. The court’s sentence can include incarceration, fines, and a period of conditional probation. But after the sentence is serv...
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Stechschulte Nell is led by firm founder and lead attorney Ben Stechschulte, a Board-Certified criminal defense attorney. 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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