Criminal Defense Blog
Posted on Feb 12, 2018
Fighting your criminal case from your home state We often get calls from people who no longer live in Sarasota or Bradenton, Florida yet have an active warrant form their time here. Sometimes the ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2018
Each attorney and law firm are different as are each Defendant's criminal case and history. I would like to give you an idea about how this law firm deals with pricing and give you a general ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2018
Generally speaking, tampering with evidence involves altering, destroying, or concealing something in order to prevent it from being used by the police. There are several issues that may arise in the ...
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Posted on Feb 12, 2018
VOP's are dangerous because they are usually easier for a prosecutor to prove Unlike a new criminal charge, a violation of probation is usually easier for the prosecutor to prove in court. There ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2018
What is a VOP Early Case Resolution (ECR) In Sarasota, Florida? A violation of probation (VOP) Early Case Resolution (ECR) court date is exactly as it sounds; it is an attempt or opportunity for a ...
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Posted on Dec 10, 2015
If you overdosed and were later charged a violation of Florida Statute 893 (the most common being possession of a controlled substance, possession of opiate pills, possession of heroin, possession of ...
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Posted on Jun 5, 2015
We can help you. Many people do not realize that when one pays a civil traffic citation for driving on a suspended driver's license, they are found "guilty" of the charge of DWLS. Three ...
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Posted on Jan 15, 2015
If one is arrested for domestic battery in Sarasota County, that person's bond will automatically be set at $0. This means that the person will not be able to bond out of jail, but will first have ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2015
When someone is arrested for domestic battery in Sarasota, FL they are brought to the Sarasota County Jail to be processed and booked. Typically, an individual arrested for domestic battery will have ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2015
If there are terms and conditions that the judge ordered as part of your supervised release (SPR) and you cannot complete them, do not panic. We may be able to help. At first appearance, the judge has ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2015
If a defendant is arrested and brought before a judge for first appearance in Sarasota County, the judge may order that the defendant be placed on supervised release (SPR). The defendant will then be ...
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Posted on Jul 24, 2013
Ambien has become a popular prescription drug to help peolpe with anxiety and sleep. But like any other drug, it can have troubling effects on those who take it. One of the regular questions we get is ...
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Posted on Jun 14, 2013
If a defendant does not show up for court for a mandatory court appearance in their case (such as an arraignment, pre-trial conference, case management, docket sounding, or trial date) the judge will ...
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Posted on Jun 13, 2013
A police officer must observe a person for at least 20 minutes prior to administering a DUI breath test in order to ensure that the person has not taken anything by mouth or regurgitated. This is ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2013
It is very difficult to tell from the beginning whether a DUI charge can or will be reduced to a criminal reckless driving charge. Generally, if the defense develops a strong enough case, and the ...
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Posted on Jun 3, 2013
We quite frequently get calls and emails from people out of the area who have an old criminal case in Florida that, for a variety of reasons, they have decided to resolve. Our law firm utilizes the ...
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Posted on May 31, 2013
An arraignment is a court date where the state (prosecutor) informs you of what they are charging you with. In some cases (particularly in misdemeanor cases) the state will make a plea offer. If you ...
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Posted on May 30, 2013
The state (prosecutor) has an obligation to file formal charges within 30 days if a defendant is in jail. If your friend or loved one is incarcerated and charges have not been filed, contact our law ...
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Posted on May 29, 2013
**Please DO NOT rely on this blog post to make a decision in your criminal case. Every situation is entirely unique. Please contact our attorneys to schedule a free consultation** Ultimately, the ...
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Posted on May 28, 2013
A deposition is the taking of out-of-court testimony from a witness or witnesses. This is where your attorney will question witnesses involved in your criminal case under oath. In a criminal case, the ...
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Posted on May 24, 2013
Often times, yes there is. At arraignment (which is very early in a criminal case) the state usually has done very little investigation. In other words, they might not have any idea what really ...
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Posted on May 23, 2013
A law enforcement officer generally cannot search or seize you without reasonable suspicion or probable cause that a crime has taken place, or is about to take place. What this means is that a cop ...
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Posted on May 15, 2013
If you have been charged with DUI, be sure to tell your criminal defense attorney if you currently suffer, or have suffered in the past, from any medical or mental health conditions. Certain ...
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Posted on May 10, 2013
The "discovery process" in a criminal case is the process whereby the defendant demands, and the state turns over, all evidence that the state has in its possession that it plans on using ...
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Posted on May 9, 2013
In order to convict you of driving under the influence (DUI), the state of Florida must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you were operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or ...
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