In a highly publicized multi-agency crackdown on street racing, several police agencies in the Hillsborough County and Pinellas County area recently conducted a coordinated raid on people either engaged in or viewing. Dubbed "Operation Keep Our Stree...
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Every Florida resident should understand the circumstances under which police can search their home. The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects citizens against unreasonable searches and seizures. However, there are specific situations wh...
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The False Claims Act (FCA) 31 U.S.C. §§ 3729 - 3733, was enacted during the Civil War in 1863 and amended several times over the years. It is a critical tool in the United States' efforts to detect and punish fraud committed against federal program...
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A criminal accusation against a college or university student in Florida threatens to have far-reaching implications, affecting not only their current studies but also their parents and shaping the prospects for a successful future. Even if exonerate...
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Self-defense is a fundamental principle of law recognizing that individuals have the inherent right to protect themselves from harm. But, while self-defense can provide a legitimate legal justification for actions that would otherwise be considered c...
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What was meant to be a fun-filled Halloween weekend in Ybor City turned deadly with two losses of life and a 22-year-old, Tyrell Phillips, now facing charges of 2nd-degree murder with a firearm.   Timeline of Events   The shooting t...
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Florida’s criminal justice system has three interests when considering the nature and length of sentence to impose on a convicted defendant: retribution, deterrence, and rehabilitation. At different periods in Florida’s history, one interest may ...
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The difference between federal and state crimes can be confusing, especially when the charged offenses seem similar. How does someone know if a crime will be prosecuted by the state or by the federal government? This blog post explains...
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When your future lays in the hands of a defense attorney you will want to make sure you find the right one. When it comes to hiring a qualified legal team to represent you and your case you want to make sure you are comfortable with hir...
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) releases rankings of rates of fraud by state, and Florida continues to top the list, with Georgia in second place. Wire fraud is a serious crime at both the state and Federal level, and with rates so high in Florid...
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Stechschulte Nell is led by firm founder and lead attorney Ben Stechschulte, a Board-Certified criminal defense attorney. As a former Hillsborough County, 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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