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If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence in Tampa, Florida, you may be wondering how much it will cost to hire the best Tampa DUI lawyer for your case. The answer to that question will vary, because it depends on the facts and circumstances of your case. Below are some of the issues […]
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Although many people use the terms DUI and DWI interchangeably, each term represents something slightly different. Florida law uses the term DUI, while other states, like Rhode Island and New York, use the term DWI. DUI vs. DWI In Florida, the term DUI refers to ‘driving under the influence.’ Florida law establishes this as the […]
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A DUI is a serious offense that can stick with you for the rest of your life. The state of Florida has strict laws surrounding DUI charges. A person that is convicted of DUI cannot seal or expunge their DUI conviction. That’s why it’s so important to hire a skilled and experienced DUI attorney, who […]
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It is not uncommon for a law enforcement officer in Florida to request that a driver take field sobriety tests. If you are in an accident or stopped for some reason, the officer may ask you if you have been drinking and request that you perform a few roadside tests, such as walking heel to […]
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How Tampa DUI attorneys and their clients have adapted to the pandemic Since COVID precautions began in Florida, the way Tampa DUI cases progress in and out of court has changed quite a bit. Below are a few examples of how Tampa DUI attorneys and their clients have adapted to the pandemic. Before the pandemic, […]
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The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution The Fourth Amendment to the United States Constitution was written by James Madison and became part of the United States Constitution 1791. The first part of the amendment states: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches […]
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The Credibility of a Witness can Determine the Outcome of a Criminal Trial There are some facts that members of a jury can determine without having to weigh the credibility (or believability) of a witness. For example, if a trial includes a video or audio recording, the jury can trust their own eyes and ears. […]
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Have You Been Charged with a Third Degree in Florida? If you have been accused of a third-degree felony in Florida, there’s a lot at stake. That’s because the penalties for third degree felonies in Florida can be severe. Third degree felony charges can have a lasting impact on a person’s life, so you need […]
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What is Federal Supervised Release? When a Tampa federal judge sentences a defendant to a term of imprisonment in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, the judge will often also sentence the defendant to a term of what is called federal supervised release. Federal supervised release is a period of supervision (similar to probation) that takes places after the person has […]
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With the legalization of marijuana for medical use in Florida, DUI arrests related to marijuana are on the rise. If you have been accused of driving under the influence of marijuana, here are some things that you need to know. Can Marijuana use lead to a DUI in Tampa, Florida? Yes. When most people think of DUI, […]
