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When someone has committed violence against you, threatened you, or engaged in stalking or other dangerous behavior, a Florida restraining order may provide important legal protection. In Florida, a restraining order is formally known as an “injunction for...
Being arrested in Tampa can be frightening and confusing, especially when you do not know how long you may remain in jail. One of the first questions defendants and their families often ask is whether the accused person can be released before the criminal case is...
A DUI arrest in Tampa can create immediate concerns about jail, fines, a driver’s license suspension, and a permanent criminal record. One of the first questions many people ask is whether driving under the influence is a misdemeanor or a felony in Florida. Most...
A DUI arrest in Tampa can be frightening, stressful, and confusing. In the hours and days after an arrest, many people are overwhelmed by fear about their driver’s license, job, family, finances, and future. That pressure can lead to quick decisions that may make the...
If you have been charged with a crime in Florida, there is a strong possibility that the prosecutor may offer a plea deal at some point in your case. A plea deal, sometimes called a plea agreement or plea offer, is a proposed resolution that allows a criminal case to...
If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, one of your biggest concerns is likely who will find out about your case. Many people hesitate to be completely honest with their attorney because they fear that embarrassing or damaging information could be shared...
Facing a criminal charge in Florida can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming. Whether you have been accused of a misdemeanor or a felony, the outcome of your case may affect your freedom, your record, your job, your driver’s license, your reputation, and your...
When someone is facing criminal charges in Florida, the outcome of the case may depend on much more than the charge itself. The facts surrounding the alleged offense, the person’s background, their role in the incident, and their actions before and after the case...
When facing criminal charges in Tampa, one of the most important protections available under the law is the right against double jeopardy. Many people have heard the phrase “double jeopardy,” but its actual meaning can be more complicated than it first appears. In...
A DUI charge in Florida can create serious concern for anyone accused of driving under the influence. Even a first offense may expose a person to jail time, driver’s license suspension, court costs, fines, community service, court-ordered classes, vehicle-related...
