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General Criminal Defense

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3 years ago
General Criminal Defense

What Does Board-Certified Mean for an Attorney?

  If your criminal defense lawyer is not “board certified,” you may want to see if another attorney can provide you with better communication, better advocacy, and better results.     In Florida, fewer than 2% of lawyers are Board Ce...

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3 years ago
General Criminal Defense

The Impact of Social Media on DUI Cases

Engaging on social media has become a daily ritual for people, many of whom feel closely connected to their Facebook friends, Twitter followers, and TikTokers. But posting information on any of these social media platforms can become powerful evidenc...

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3 years ago
General Criminal Defense

Will I Go to Jail for Assault in Florida?

Assault in Florida is generally a misdemeanor, but it can easily become a felony carrying severe penalties under circumstances involving weapons, injuries, or a special class of victims. For the most accurate and reliable answers that apply to your c...

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

What are the Types of Pleas in a Criminal Case?

if you’ve been charged in a criminal case, you have four ways to respond when formally arraigned in Florida. Your options are:    Pleading guilty  Pleading not guilty  Pleading no contest, which is also known as “nolo contendere...

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Polygraph Examinations Valuable Criminal Defense Tool Tampa Law Firm
3 years ago
General Criminal Defense

Are Polygraphs Admissible in Court?

Polygraph machines are sometimes referred to as “lie detectors” although research has failed to provide evidence that they are reliable enough in identifying deception for polygraph test “results” to be admissible in a court of law. But ther...

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3 years ago
Fraud Defense, General Criminal Defense

Potential Consequences of Identity Theft

Identity theft is committed when someone fraudulently uses, attempts to use, or conspires to use the identification information of another person without their authority, usually for financial gain.     Identity theft was committed long befo...

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3 years ago
Defense Strategies, General Criminal Defense

The Crucial Role of a Criminal Defense Lawyer

  Skilled criminal defense attorneys play an essential role in the American criminal justice system. They stand alone safeguarding the liberty and legal rights of the individual against the government’s unlimited financial resources and manpowe...

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3 years ago
DUI Defense, General Criminal Defense

Florida Public Intoxication Laws

Florida law does not prohibit drinking alcohol in public, but it does penalize “Disorderly Intoxication.” The difference between public intoxication and disorderly intoxication is significant and it is important to understand if you are ever arre...

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3 years ago
General Criminal Defense

Sentencing Alternatives to Jail Time in Florida

In the many years of our extensive experience as Tampa criminal defense lawyers, we’ve learned that the first question and the primary concern of people facing criminal charges is what is going to happen to them at the end of the case. Will they go...

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3 years ago
General Criminal Defense

What Does the Right to a Speedy Trial Mean?

Both the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of Florida guarantee the right to a speedy trial. But what does “speedy” mean in real-time? Neither constitution specified how speedily a trial must be held in a criminal case, but it has always bee...

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