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As a Tampa criminal defense lawyer, I get a lot of questions from people concerning the criminal justice system here in the Tampa Bay area. One of the most common questions I get from people that are under investigation by law enforcement is whether or not they should speak to Tampa Police, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s […]
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With the nomination and Supreme Court confirmation hearings of Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, the Senate confirmation process of Supreme Court nominees has been much in the news. Article II of the United States Constitution states that the President shall have to power, with the advice and consent of the Senate, to nominate Judges to the […]
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What Are The United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines? In 1984 a law called the Sentencing Reform Act established the United States Federal Sentencing Guidelines. Before 1984, federal judges in the United States enjoyed a lot of discretion when sentencing defendants. However, this discretion sometimes resulted in disparate sentences around the country for the same criminal conduct. […]
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Why Do Federal Courts Exist? The federal courts exist in order to decide disputes concerning the United States Constitution, as well as to handle cases that involve laws passed by the United States Congress, which are called federal statutes. What is Federalism? Federalism is a system in which governmental power is shared by both the federal […]
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How are Federal Criminal Cases prosecuted Differently that Criminal Cases in the Florida State Courts? Federal criminal cases are very different from criminal cases in Florida state courts. Below are examples of some of the differences. The Manner of Investigation Federal criminal investigations are generally proactive, while state criminal investigations are generally reactive. Federal law […]
