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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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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The term discovery is a very important legal term you should familiarize yourself with if you have just been arrested for a DUI. This legal term can make or break your defense against the DUI charges. Therefore, it is imperative to make sure yo...
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It is always a bad decision to be uncooperative when dealing with law enforcement, especially during a DUI stop. DUI stops are stressful enough, and no one wants to get in more trouble with the police when they already suspect you of breaking the law...
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Florida law prohibits someone from writing or passing a check when they know that the account on which the check is drawn has insufficient funds to cover the amount of the check. That seems simple enough. But the law is actually more complicated than...
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Getting arrested without warning is always a frightening and stressful experience. But thinking you are about to be arrested or worrying about suddenly being arrested can be equally upsetting and can paralyze you with fear. Here at Stechschulte Nell,...
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If you are arrested for DUI in Florida, you should know what important decisions you need to make immediately to protect your rights and improve your chances of retaining your driver’s license, and weaken the prosecution’s case against you....
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The idea of immunity from prosecution is often discussed but is more complex than many people think. Being immunized from prosecution sounds like a good thing, and in many cases it is. But immunity can also be forced upon an unwilling witness who is ...
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Being arrested for DUI is always a tremendously upsetting experience. At the top of the list of the arrestee’s concerns is how and when they will be released from police custody. Unless the person has been arrested previously, the process that foll...
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Parents of minor children and teens can find it difficult to keep up with activities trending among their kids’ generation. But one activity parents need to know about in Florida is “sexting.” The fact that virtually every youngster has access ...
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