Many criminal defendants in Florida are presented with a set of facts and some basic evidence that the prosecution will use to attempt to prove the case and may think that they have no chance at presenting a sound criminal defense. But, in many cases, that simply...
When Your Life Is On The Line
Year: 2018
Hillsborough County in the NFL spotlight after recent arrest
Anyone who follows professional football may think that there are players getting arrested all the time. And, while it may seem like there are regular reports about NFL players who get arrested or who otherwise have run-ins with the law, it is important for all of our...
Watch out for these police DUI questioning tactics
Getting stopped by a Florida police officer while driving is often nerve wracking. Many people immediately feel their palms begin to sweat and their heart rates increase as they stop their vehicles and officers approach. In this situation, you may run through the...
Know your constitutional rights when facing drug charges
Florida residents are likely to be familiar with many of their constitutional rights in the event that they are arrested and face criminal charges. For example, we all know the "You have the right to remain silent" line, and most people also know that law enforcement...
What are the requirements for search warrant?
Many drug arrests occur without any type of warrant being involved in the case. That's because there are many exceptions to the constitutional requirement that a warrant is needed to effect an arrest or search. However, there are still some cases that are based on...
Defense options when you have already been “labeled” by the media
For those Florida residents who remember the times of getting the majority of their news from the Sunday paper, it can be a shock to see the amount of "news" reports that are available these days. We are living in a time of instant reaction, and oftentimes the news...
DUI enhancements make a bad situation worse
Florida is among the states with the most severe drunk driving laws in the country. This may be because Florida has many tourist destinations, and without these firm laws, matters could deteriorate quickly, placing residents and visitors in danger.Whether you are a...
Overview of field sobriety tests and DUI charges
There are hundreds of Florida residents who face drunk driving charges each year. DUI is one of the most common criminal charges that a person can face, so it is important for our readers to know what will occur during the investigation of a potential DUI arrest. One...
Criminal defense strategies in a variety of cases
There is a wide variety of behavior or conduct that can lead to Florida residents facing criminal charges. From drug charges and allegations of violent crimes to drunk driving charges and weapons possession cases, each year thousands of Florida residents will find...
What can you expect if you are facing drug trafficking charges?
As a previous post here mentioned, Florida is not currently taking the somewhat lenient approach to illegal drugs, particularly marijuana, that some other states are trying. In Florida, drug charges from possession to manufacturing to distribution can all lead to...