An injunction for protection is used to keep a person safe from violence or harassment. They are most often used in domestic violence situations but can also be filed anyone experiencing harassment, including a neighbor. Unfortunately, a person can b...
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When you move into a neighborhood, condominium or other community, you have an expectation and right to live there peaceably. Neighbors may disagree on occasion but if a person’s behavior is repeatedly outrageous and directed at you for no valid re...
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When a person receives a serious medical diagnosis from a doctor, it is common to seek a second opinion from another physician to verify the diagnosis and to review additional treatment options. This same process should be followed by someone facing ...
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Stechschulte Nell is pleased to announce that Attorney Ben Stechschulte has recently received his recertification in Board Certified in Criminal Trial Law in both state and federal court. Of the over 88,000 attorneys eligible to practice in Florida, ...
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Search warrants are used by local, state and federal law enforcement entities to gather evidence and information about the target of an investigation or a witness related to one. The only notice you will receive that a search warrant is to be execute...
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Requirement to Take a Polygraph Examination A prosecutor or law enforcement agent cannot require a person to submit to a polygraph examination in a criminal case. A defendant may choose to do so voluntarily, but this should only occur on the advice o...
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Florida’s Stand Your Ground law is based in a common law belief that homeowners inherently have the right to protect their home, self and family members from those who unlawfully enter the residence. It is called the “castle doctrine” from the ...
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Avoiding repeated arrests and slowing the revolving door commonly seen in jails of the criminal justice system is possible. However, to accomplish this, counties throughout Tampa Bay should begin addressing the issues of drug addiction and depression...
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In the state of Florida, if you are arrested on a felony charge, you may face serious ramifications, which is why you need an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you. Florida’s Circuit Criminal Court Uses the Criminal Punishment Sco...
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If you are arrested for suspected criminal activity, you may go to jail until your trial unless you post a bail bond. The purpose of these bonds is to assure that you will be present for any court date related to your case. Many bond amounts are ...
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