Blog

Oct. 26, 2021

Being charged with a crime is a very stressful situation because typically your whole life, including your freedom is on the line. If you have never been through the criminal justice system and are not familiar with how it works, it will only add to the stress and uncertainty.

Oct. 1, 2021

The basic concept of double jeopardy is that nobody can be tried twice for the same offense. The 5th Amendment of the US Constitution states “nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb.”

April 12, 2021

If you have never been arrested before, the process of a criminal case and what happens after the arrest can be very confusing.

March 30, 2021

Effective October 1st 2019, Florida has raised the threshold for felony theft from $300 to $750. This increase was made to adjust for inflation and is the first increase in Florida since 1986. 37 other states have already made this change since 2000.

July 20, 2016

The United States Supreme Court made a decision last month that could drastically affect the outcome of DUI cases in Tampa and other cities in Hillsborough County.

Feb. 26, 2016

Having DUI charges dropped is a common wish that people have after their DUI arrest. Many think that a judge should be able to dismiss their case because it is their first offense and they are a valuable member of society and because a DUI may destroy their life.

Feb. 17, 2016

A lot of people get nervous when they see the red and blue lights behind them. At that time a lot of things might be going through your mind, such as I really can’t use another ticket.

Jan. 8, 2016

Drug Trafficking charges in Florida are basically only trumped-up possession charges.

Jan. 7, 2016

On December 28, 2015, Republican Senator David Simmons filed a new senate bill, Bill 2016 1244, that defines a first refusal of a breath, blood or urine test as an “offense” and provides for certain penalties on top of what the Department of Motor Vehicles can currently impose.