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    Several Tampa Police Officers Dismissed for Misconduct

    Everyone respects an honorable police officer using his life to upold public order and safety.  Unfortunately the last few months have proven that some do not deserve this position due to misconduct.  If you are accused of a crime, you need a criminal attorney that will check the officer's background for anything that might compromise his integrity and how your case was handled.

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    Experienced Lawyers Know the Judges

    Every professional, even judges, have unique personal experiences and education that affect tendencies shown toward a variety of situations.  An experienced attorney, one who has worked on both sides of the bench with many of Tampa's judges, will present your case in the fairest, best possible way, tailored to the judge for your case.

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    False Allegations of Sex Crimes in Florida

    There are a variety of reasons why someone would falsely accuse another of sexual assault.  If you fine yourself in that position, consult an  experienced attorney right away.  There are several things he can do immediately to either stop the charges from getting filed or assure you of the best result possible.  Don't talk to authorities prior to consulting with a lawyer.

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    Defending Florida Drug DUI Cases

    Beside the influence of alcohol, drivers in Florida can also get arrest for driving after taking either legal or illegal drugs.  These type of cases take a specialized method of defense considering the possible inexperience of law enforcement, imprecise testing methods or challenging the timing of the drug's influence.

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    DUI For Sleeping Behind the Wheel in Florida?

    If you think twice about driving after a few too many and pull over to the side of the road to be safe and "sleep it off" for a while, you can still get arrested for DUI.  Make sure you read the advice we offer in this blog post.   We also have advice for those who fall asleep at a traffic light.

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    Defending Possession of Child Pornography Crimes

    A conviction on child pornography charges can seriously damage your reputation for the rest of your life.  There are several strategies to take to mitigate consequences, uses for which can be determined by the evidence in your case.  We can oftentimes prove it was an accidental download with computer forensics.  Regardless of the facts of your case, do not make another move without reading this blog post.

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    Importance of a Federal Criminal Defense Attorney

    Federal criminal court has many differences compared to the local or Florida state system.  Plea recommendations and pre-trial strategy could differ given the evidence that conviction rates are higher.  Hiring an experienced, board certified federal defense attorney as soon as possible could greatly increase your chances for a more favorable outcome.

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    You Shouldn’t do a Long Time for that Drug Crime

    Mandatory minumum prison sentences for drug crimes fill our prison systems with non-voiolent criminals, often times minor offenses.   Evidence also suggests the system is not deterring drug crimes.  Florida also has its own mandatory minumum sentence laws that should be ammended, allowing judges more discresion during sentencing to lighten the load on our prisons.

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    Maintaining Employment After an Arrest

    Besides the interaction with the justice system, there are a lot of things a criminal defense attorny can do to help an arrested person keep the situation from affecting other aspects of their life.  An experienced attorney can help mitigate the public exposure of your arrest to the internet as well how it might affect your job or military position.

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