Tampa, Florida Criminal Defense & Family Law Blog

If you are facing criminal charges of any kind, understanding what sentence you could face is crucial. You cannot afford to rely on what the prosecution tells you. They may try to convince you to take a plea deal by telling you that, if you don’t accept, they will...

Technology is capable of changing far more quickly than the law. However, eventually, laws do catch up. Cyberharassment laws are now common across the country. Harassment, including threats, via email, social media and elsewhere on the internet has become all too...

Despite the rights granted by the Second Amendment allowing Florida citizens to lawfully own firearms, there are many circumstances in which people may lose their firearm ownership rights. For example, those dishonorably discharged from the military or those convicted...

You certainly never wanted to be accused of any sort of sex crime. You also understood that there can be complications if you’re with someone that you haven’t been with before, so you made sure to ask for their consent first. You know how important it is to check and...

A significant majority of criminal cases do not go to trial. They are resolved through plea deals between the prosecution and the defense. A plea deal generally involves the defendant pleading guilty, or entering a plea of nolo contendere (no contest to the charges)...

If you are charged with shoplifting, it can be a stressful situation. It’s only made worse during the holidays when everyone is gearing up for family time and fun.  In Florida, shoplifting is taken seriously, and if convicted, you can face significant fines and even...

A domestic violence conviction can have serious legal consequences. There is also a certain stigma attached to this type of crime. Domestic violence typically involves attacks directed toward your spouse or children, which is frowned upon by wider society.  Facing...

Fraud is largely a white-collar crime committed by those who have already achieved some degree of professional success. It is common for people to judge those accused of fraud offenses and think of them as being selfish or greedy. However, many professionals embroiled...

The term “identity theft” is relatively common but its meaning is rarely elaborated on. Essentially, the crime occurs when someone fraudulently uses the personal information of another individual for their own personal gain. In practical terms, there are several ways...

Being pulled over by the police is an overwhelming experience for most. If you are arrested for DUI, you may think, “it’s no big deal.” After all, many first-time offenders pay some fines, complete community service and attend an alcohol education program.  However,...