How to use your right to remain silent in Florida "Miranda rights" are often depicted in movies and shows, but the actors don't always provide an accurate look at the law. Your Miranda rights protect your freedom during an arrest. Supported by Constitutional Amendments, they give you the right to remain silent and the right...
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What To Do If Your Child Is Arrested in Polk County or the Tampa Area
Polk County Isn't Afraid to Charge Teens With Felonies There's a myth that the juvenile justice system is "easier" than the adult court system. This is flat-out wrong. Juvenile arrests are very serious. More than half of the juveniles arrested in Florida last year were charged with felonies. If your son or daughter was arrested, you...
Read MoreSolicitation Charges & Sting Operations in Florida
Make sure you know your rights and don't let your reputation suffer. Recently, Tampa Bay area residents got news of yet another sting operation: over the course of four months, undercover Hillsborough County detectives arrested 176 men who were trying to buy sex, most of whom are currently facing charges related to solicitation of prostitution,...
Read MoreWhat Is Considered A High BAC For A DUI In Florida?
You may face harsh penalties if convicted of DUI with a high BAC. Drivers charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida often face severe consequences if convicted of DUI. This is especially true if drunk drivers have a high BAC based on their DUI breath, blood, or urine test. What is considered a...
Read MoreWhat Happens to Your CDL When You Get a DUI?
Get a defense attorney who can protect your career Florida DUI charges are always high-stakes, but the stakes are even higher when you're a commercial driver. All it takes is one conviction to completely derail your career. That's why you need a strong, spirited defense right off the bat, from an experienced Florida DUI attorney...
Read MoreYour Legal Rights at a DUI Checkpoint in Florida
Protect your interests when you're pulled over You're driving on US 27, US 192, State Road 17, or another road or highway in Polk County when you see a sign warning you of a DUI checkpoint ahead. Do you know what your rights are? The first thing you need to know is that police DUI...
Read MoreWhy You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Goes to Trial
Make sure you're prepared to fight for your future You may have heard that most criminal defendants never have their day in court. Even the most conservative estimates say that over 90% of criminal cases don't make it to trial. So, if you're charged with a crime, it's statistically likely that your case will be...
Read MoreCan You Appeal a Florida DUI Conviction?
Even if you've been convicted, you may have options If you were convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Florida, it may seem like your fate is sealed. However, you may still have a chance to beat the charge. That's because some DUI convictions can be appealed. In order to be successful,...
Read MoreIs Domestic Violence a Felony in Florida?
Breaking down the legal consequences for a serious crime It's no surprise that domestic violence is often in the news. Last month, for example, NFL running back Adrian Peterson made headlines when he was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles while in town for the Super Bowl. However, the district attorney ultimately decided...
Read MoreWoman Charged for Letting Friend Drive Drunk in Polk County
A Polk County criminal defense lawyer discusses the unusual case A DUI criminal case in Polk County, Florida in which a woman was charged for letting her friend drive drunk raises a wide range of legal questions, according to an experienced Polk County DUI defense lawyer. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently charged a woman...
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