Clearwater Criminal Defense Law Blog

Criminal cases can involve complicated evidence that is difficult for judges, jurors, and defendants to understand without specialized knowledge. DNA testing, medical evidence, chemical testing, financial records, fingerprints, ballistics, and mental health evaluations are just a few examples of evidence that may require expert analysis. In these situations, an expert witness can play an important role in a criminal case. While not every criminal defense case requires an expert, the right expert may help a defense attorney analyze technical evidence, challenge the prosecution’s conclusions,...

When you are facing criminal charges or believe you may be under investigation, deciding what to say—and who to say it to—can have a major impact on your situation. Most people understand that conversations with a criminal defense attorney are generally confidential. What is less commonly understood is how that confidentiality works, what can cause it to be lost, and why protecting private communications is so important. If you are facing criminal charges in Tampa, understanding attorney-client confidentiality can help you avoid unnecessary mistakes while your criminal defense attorney works...

If you are facing criminal charges in Tampa, Florida, you may have heard the term “double jeopardy.” Most people understand the basic idea: the government generally cannot keep prosecuting someone for the same crime after the case has already been resolved. However, Florida double jeopardy law can be more complicated than that simple definition suggests. The protection against double jeopardy can prevent a person from being prosecuted again after an acquittal or conviction, and it can also prevent multiple punishments for the same offense. At the same time, there are important circumstances...