State & Federal Criminal Defense
State & Federal Criminal Defense
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People hear the term "bond hearing" and they usually don't quite understand the process. A bond hearing is set within a certain amount of time after a defendant's arrest. In the state of Florida, a defendant is entitled to a bond hearing within the first 24 hours...
We're always checking our rearview mirror to see if a police car is anywhere close behind us, as we speed along on the highway. Just because you don't see a cop car in the mirror, doesn't mean they aren't on your tail.Some people freak out if they are being pulled...
When you are in legal hot water you want the best defense possible. That sometimes means having to pay a hefty price for your freedom. A top notch defense lawyer isn't cheap, but it's for a good reason. When you can't afford to hire a lawyer, the court can...
Having sexual relations with someone who is underaged can jeopardize your career and social life. It doesn't matter who you are, or what you do.A former deputy in Brevard County, FL was arrested this past Thursday because he was accused of having a sexual relationship...
How do we define "improper behavior" and how can it be settled legally? A local 25 year-old man is about to find out.The man is a high school teaching assistant who was arrested on two counts of sexual assault with a victim 16 or 17 years old. Deputies said...
Being charged for driving under the influence of alcohol can completely disrupt a person's life. At a moment's notice, a person may suddenly have to worry about the possibility of jail time, thousands of dollars worth of fines, losing the ability to drive and facing...
Just when you thought "dog fighting" was over with, a case like this pops up to remind you how serious a legal issue it can be. And you don't even need to say Michael Vick's name fast three times for it to happen.26 people are facing felony charges following a large...
Jared Remy, who is the son of Boston Red Sox announcer Jerry Remy, pleaded guilty today to first-degree murder for fatally stabbing his girlfriend. This horrible event happened last year while the couple's four-year-old daughter screamed for help and three neighbors...
Being accused of "indecent exposure" and the term "social stigma" go hand in hand. A sex crime, like being charged for indecent exposure, seems to be tried in the court of public opinion before the accused ever has their day in court. When news breaks of an arrest of...
Just because it's a holiday weekend doesn't mean that lawyers shouldn't be aware of what is going on. At any time, that surprise phone call could be for you. A potential new client, new case, new challenge. Some lawyers in the Clearwater area should understand.On...