Blog Posts
- Driving on a DUI Suspended License
- 8 Crimes that Require Sex Offender Registration
- How Do You Prove Possession With Intent to Sell Drugs?
- Got A DUI in Tampa While on Vacation – Now What?
- What Happens if You Have Multiple DUIs?
- Can You Appeal a Probation Violation?
- Should You Contact the Victim of a Violent Crime?
- Why Is Violent Crime Spiking in Tampa?
- Expungements for Domestic Violence Charges
- Domestic Violence Injunctions in Tampa: What You Need To Know
- 5 Things You Need to Tell Your Criminal Defense Attorney
- Florida Diversion Programs: Do You Qualify?
- 5 Questions to Ask Your Wesley Chapel Criminal Defense Attorney
- 5 Defense Motions To Get Your Case Dismissed
- 5 Signs the Insurance Company Is Lowballing You
- The Bail Bond System
- 7 Ways a Breathalyzer Can Be Wrong
- How To Get DUI Evidence Thrown Out in Hillsborough County?
- Tougher Laws for Protesters Coming to Florida?
- When Can Tampa Police Search Your Car
- 9 Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Facing Charges
- FAQ: Tampa Probation Violations
- Old Science Sent Him to Prison But DNA Cleared Robert Duboise
- 2021 Florida Police Dept. Budgets: They’re Not Defunded
- Florida Defense of Property
- Obvious Racism in Florida’s Criminal Justice System
- Why Do Tampa Police Need Millions in Military Gear?
- What to do the Day After a DUI? 5 Steps to Take.
- Protests in Tampa: Your Rights & Tips If You’re Arrested
- COVID – 19 Family Law: Emergency Custody Orders in Tampa
- COVID-19 & Domestic Violence in Hillsborough County
- COVID-19: Local Courts & Legal Info in Tampa Bay. FL
- NEW FLORIDA LAWS (Oct 1, 2018): “Ponce’s Law” Allows More Austere Punishment For Animal Abusers, Closed Child Porn Sexual Predator Alert Loophole, + Benefits For First Responders With PTSD
- Florida Ranks 2nd, After Texas, In Hot Car Related Deaths For Children
- Busch Gardens Goer Struck By Bullet Likely From Celebratory 4th Of July Gun Fire In Tampa
- The Tampa Police Department Provides Vacation Watch Program Because Your “Vacay All Day” Instagram Posts May Tip Off Potential Burglar
- Video: Tampa Burglary Suspect Dances And Stares Down Surveillance Cameras
- Which County In Florida Has The Highest Violent Crime Rate?
- Is Hillsborough County Becoming Too Lenient On D.U.I.s with the RIDR “Reducing Impaired Driving Recidivism” initiative?
- HD Infographic: Approximate Arrests During The Gasparilla Day Parade From 2010-2018.
- Going To GMF This Weekend? If You Plan On Drinking, Please Use Lyft #DefendingTheBay
- My Take On Some Key Evidence Connecting Howell Donaldson To The Seminole Heights Murders.
- WARRANTS IN FLORIDA
- HOW FLORIDA SENTENCES CRIMES
- DON’T PULL A RYAN LOCHTE: FILING A FALSE REPORT IS BAD
- WHO CAN OWN A GUN IN FLORIDA?
- THE THREE STRIKES LAW IN FLORIDA
- THE STATE OF CRIME IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
- UNDERSTANDING PROBATION IN FLORIDA
- TAMPA COUNCIL FINALLY FIGHTS PREDATORY TOW COMPANIES
- ARE THERE SOME PEOPLE WHO DON’T BELONG ON THE SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY?
- INTERVIEW ON ABC ABOUT CRYOTHERAPY INJURY LAWSUIT
- PAY NO ATTENTION TO THE MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN
- CAN YOU GET A DUI IN A DRIVERLESS CAR?
- THE EMPEROR HAS NO CLOTHES – FLORIDA AND WHITE HAT HACKING
- THOUGHTS ON THE DOJ’S BICYCLE REPORT
- EVEN IF YOU’RE A NUN, YOU CAN GET A DUI
- INTERVIEW WITH FOX 13 ABOUT TAMPA MARIJUANA ORDINANCE
- TAMPA POLICE DEPARTMENT ISSUES LEGAL BULLETIN ABOUT THE MARIJUANA ORDINANCE
- WHAT THE TAMPA CITY ATTORNEY HAS TO SAY ABOUT THE NEW MARIJUANA ORDINANCE
- SHOULD HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HAVE A DUI DIVERSION PROGRAM?
- UPDATE: TAMPA CITY COUNCIL VOTES TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA POSSESSION
- TIME TO END POLICING FOR PROFIT
- TAMPA CITY COUNCIL SET TO DECRIMINALIZE MARIJUANA POSSESSION
- DO POLICE OFFICERS ALWAYS DO THE RIGHT THING?
- HOW TO FIND YOUR FLORIDA COURT DATE
- THE POWER OF DATA FOR PEOPLE FACING THE COURT SYSTEM
- MATERIALS FROM OUR FANTASY SPORTS AND GAMBLING PRESENTATION
- TASERS AND MIRANDA
- WHEN INSURANCE COMPANIES AND THEIR CRONIES HOLD ALL THE POWER
- FLORIDA SENATE’S PROPOSED CRIMINAL SENTENCING REDUCTIONS A GOOD FIRST STEP
- PROPOSED FLORIDA DUI LAW DOES AWAY WITH “INNOCENT UNTIL PROVEN GUILTY”
- US SUPREME COURT OVERTURNS FLORIDA’S METHOD FOR IMPOSING THE DEATH PENALTY
- SHOULD YOUR CAR TESTIFY AGAINST YOU?
- SHOULD CHECKING PERSONAL EMAIL AT WORK BE A CRIME?
- SHOULD POLICE WRITE TICKETS FOR TEXTING WHILE DRIVING?
- SHOULD LAWYERS ONLY REPRESENT INNOCENT PEOPLE?
- THOUGHTS ON FILLING FLORIDA’S ACCESS TO JUSTICE GAP
- WHAT TO MAKE OF TAMPA’S TOP LAWYER ADVERTISING SPOT
- FLORIDA “RELIGIOUS FREEDOM” BILL PUTS MEDICAL PATIENTS AT RISK
- WHEELCHAIR DUI’S AND LOOSE LAWS
- WHY JUDICIAL ELECTIONS MATTER, PART II
- MAGIC GUILT-O-METERS
- FLORIDA’S PROPOSED STAND YOUR GROUND LAW GOES TOO FAR
- ARE FANTASY FOOTBALL SITES LEGAL IN FLORIDA?
- FIRST AMENDMENT BEATS FLORIDA BAR ADVERTISING RULE
- TECH VERSUS THE LEGAL INDUSTRY
- YES, JURY DUTY IS AWFUL
- DINOSAUR WORLD
- UNINTENDED CONSEQUENCES AND THE FAILURE OF FAIL-SAFES
- ARE NURSING HOME RATINGS ACCURATE?
- DRIVER’S LICENSE SUSPENSIONS AND THE POVERTY SPIRAL
- TEENS ARRESTED FOR SENDING PICTURES TO EACH OTHER
- HOW FAR WILL COPS GO TO HIDE STINGRAY USE?
- ARE SELF-DRIVING CARS THE END OF PRETEXTUAL TRAFFIC STOPS?
- LAWYER RECIPROCITY IS GOOD FOR FLORIDA
- THE TIME I WAS ACCUSED OF A CRIME
- WHY FOR-PROFIT PRISONS ARE A BAD SYSTEM
- TEEN ARRESTED OVER CALLING COPS “PIGS”
- THE PROBLEM WITH HOW JURIES DECIDE GUILT AND PUNISHMENT
- BEYOND A REASONABLE DOG, PART II
- SHOULD A SHERIFF STOP PEOPLE FROM BEING BAD ON THE INTERNET?
- FLORIDA’S PASTOR PROTECTION ACT IS COMPLETELY UNNECESSARY
- HOW DO FLORIDA COURTS HANDLE SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE?
- JURORS AND THE INTERNET, AGAIN
- WHAT’S UP GLOCK?
- CHANGES COMING FOR NURSING HOME ARBITRATION?
- BUTT DIALS AND PRIVACY RIGHTS
- FACEBOOK’S CHALLENGE TO SEARCH WARRANTS REJECTED
- MORE CRIMINAL CASES INVOLVE EVIDENCE FROM FACEBOOK
- WHEN A DEPOSITION GOES WRONG
- IF YOU SEE AN ACCIDENT DO YOU HAVE TO STOP AND HELP?
- HOW DOES MARIJUANA TESTING FOR A DUI WORK?
- ESPN DIDN’T VIOLATE HIPAA: A QUICK LAWSPLAINER
- POLICE SURVEILLANCE: GOOD OR BAD?
- LET’S PLAY JUDGE
- MAKING POT POSSESSION A CIVIL INFRACTION IS A GOOD STEP
- IS IT ILLEGAL TO CALL A POLICE OFFICER NAMES?
- JUDGE GETS 4 MONTH SUSPENSION FOR FISTFIGHT WITH PUBLIC DEFENDER
- SAY NO TO FOR-PROFIT PROBATION IN HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY
- SHOULD WE PUT ALCOHOL SENSORS IN CARS?
- MORE TWISTS AND TURNS IN THE JAMEIS WINSTON LAWSUIT
- TODAY IN STUPID LAWS
- WHAT MAKES A CRIME GANG-RELATED?
- WHY HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHOULD STOP CHARGING KIDS FOR POT POSSESSION
- CAN THE POLICE GET DNA FROM A PIZZA CRUST?
- THE HICCUP GIRL, FELONY MURDER, AND JAILHOUSE PHONE CALLS
- NEW YORK POLICE COMMISH’S AMNESTY PROPOSAL MAKES SENSE FOR FLORIDA
- SERIAL: WHAT THE MARYLAND APPELLATE COURT DECISION ACTUALLY MEANS
- WHY FLORIDA SHOULD LET PEOPLE LEAVE PRISON EARLY
- THE JAMEIS WINSTON LAWSUIT GETS EVEN MORE COMPLICATED
- SOCIAL MEDIA AND PERSONAL INJURY LAWSUITS
- GOD’S AMBASSADOR SUES HOMOSEXUALS IN FEDERAL COURT
- HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY SHOULD EXPAND JUVENILE CIVIL CITATION PROGRAM
- UPDATE: FLORIDA PASSES REVENGE PORN LAW
- INTERNET REPAIRMAN SEARCH HELD UNCONSTITUTIONAL
- NEW RULING ON TRAFFIC STOPS FROM US SUPREME COURT
- FLORIDA MOVES TO MAKE REVENGE PORN A CRIME
- THE WORST OF US
- ICYMI: GREAT TALK ON FLORIDA PRISON REFORM
- WHAT’S UP WITH THE LAWRENCE TYNES LAWSUIT?
- WHY CAN’T JURORS USE GOOGLE?
- MR. DROWN WRONGFULLY CONVICTED OVER BONG WATER
- PROPOSED FLORIDA LAW WOULD CUT DOWN ON JUVENILE ARRESTS
- FANTASY CRIMES
- CRIMINAL RECORDS ARE HURTING OUR FUTURE
- FALSE CONFESSIONS, PART II
- JUDGE DISMISSES RAPPER’S CONSPIRACY CHARGES OVER LYRICS
- YOU WON’T BELIEVE HOW FLORIDA SPENDS 1/3 OF ITS MENTAL HEALTH BUDGET
- HOW (NOT) TO WIN FRIENDS AND INFLUENCE PEOPLE
- MORE SECRECY OVER THE POLICE TRACKING YOUR MOBILE PHONE
- THE PROBLEM WITH OVERCHARGING CRIMES
- WHY DO JUDICIAL ELECTIONS MATTER?
- THE MOST EXPENSIVE SPEEDING TICKET
- HOW EASY IS IT TO GET A FALSE CONFESSION?
- THE HOUSE ALWAYS WINS
- WHAT HAPPENS TO AN ARREST PHOTO?
- JUSTICE DEPARTMENT REINS IN CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE
- DOES A CONVICTION FOR BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE GO ON YOUR PERMANENT DRIVING HISTORY IN FLORIDA?
- CHANGING FLORIDA’S ASSET FORFEITURE LAWS
- FLORIDA GAY MARRIAGE AND EQUAL RIGHTS
- WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CRIMINAL SENTENCING?
- MAN GETS THROUGH DUI CHECKPOINT WITHOUT ROLLING DOWN HIS WINDOW
- CRIMINAL RECORD AND JOB APPLICATIONS
- UPDATE: FLORIDA LEGISLATURE PROPOSES CHANGE TO WIRETAPPING LAW
- WHAT HAPPENS IF THE POLICE MISINTERPRET THE LAW?
- CAN SECRET RECORDINGS BE USED AGAINST YOU?
- LAWSUIT OVER BLOWN CALL IN FOOTBALL GAME
- FLORIDA’S FELONY MURDER RULE
- GUNS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
- DARNELL DOCKETT FAKE-TWEETS JURY DUTY
- NEW IMMIGRATION POLICIES AND CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS
- BROAD CRIMINAL LAWS ARE EASILY MISAPPLIED
- WILL POLICE BODY CAMERAS PREVENT ANOTHER FERGUSON?
- FACEBOOK, THREATS, AND FREE SPEECH
- PERSONAL INJURY CASES AND FITNESS TRACKERS
- “YOU DON’T HAVE A NONDISCLOSURE AGREEMENT WITH THE COURT”
- SEVENTH CIRCUIT OVERTURNS CONVICTION IN FAKE STASH HOUSE CASE
- THE POLICE WILL TAKE YOUR HOUSE EVEN IF YOU DID NOTHING WRONG
- UPDATE – FEDS DEFEND WARRANTLESS UNDERCOVER REPAIRMAN SEARCH
- FBI POSE AS REPAIRMEN TO SEARCH HOTEL ROOM
- BAD AIRBAGS AND THE “CRASHWORTHINESS” DOCTRINE
- 1 IN 3 AMERICANS HAVE AN FBI FILE
- FLORIDA SUPREME COURT AFFIRMS 4TH AMENDMENT APPLIES TO CELL PHONES
- VOTE YES ON AMENDMENT 2
- THE COST OF BEING ARRESTED WITH CASH
- Do You Have To Obey Pretrial Release Conditions?
- EYEWITNESS TESTIMONY
- DEA CREATES FAKE FACEBOOK PROFILE
- ICYMI – JOHN OLIVER EXPLAINS CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE
- WHO REALLY OWNS THE NURSING HOME?
- How Will A Bail Bond Be Set In Hillsborough County?
- DRUG DOGS AND CAR SEARCHES
- BAD FLORIDA DOCTORS ARE KEEPING THEIR LICENSES
- FLORIDA’S CIVIL ASSET FORFEITURE LAWS
- MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND DUI’S IN FLORIDA
- FLORIDA’S CLAIMS BILL SYSTEM IS BROKEN
- DOES DRINKING DURING A DUI INVESTIGATION WORK?
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- FLORIDA’S 5TH DCA GETS UNINSURED MOTORIST LAW WRONG
- NURSING HOMES ARE GAMING THE MEDICARE RATING SYSTEM
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- FLORIDA GAY MARRIAGE BAN UNCONSTITUTIONAL
- MAN CLAIMS HE IS THE SOVEREIGN NATION OF DOUGIESTAN AFTER ARREST
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- FLORIDA JUDGE HOLDS WORKER’S COMPENSATION LAW UNCONSTITUTIAL
- US SUPREME COURT DECLINES TO HEAR BREATHALYZER CHALLENGE
- LEGAL STARTUPS AND THE UNLICENSED PRACTICE OF LAW
- CAN THE FAMILIES OF THE DOZIER VICTIMS SUE?
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- MIAMI APPEALS COURT RULES CELL PHONE SEARCH ILLEGAL
- CAN YOU REALLY GET SUED FOR BAD ONLINE REVIEWS?
- CAN RAP LYRICS BE USED AGAINST YOU?
- HOW TO FIND FLORIDA NURSING HOME RANKINGS
- HOLDING FLORIDA NURSING HOMES ACCOUNTABLE
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- CAN YOU RECORD THE POLICE?
- LAWNMOWER DUI’S
- WISCONSIN SUPREME COURT ISSUES RULING ON CELL PHONE TRACKING
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- ARE PRISON EMAILS PRIVATE?
- FLORIDA POLICE MOVE TOWARDS VIDEO RECORDING SUSPECT INTERVIEWS
- SENTENCING COMMISSION VOTES TO REDUCE FEDERAL DRUG SENTENCES
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- CALIFORNIA FEDERAL JUDGE RULES DEATH PENALTY UNCONSTITUTIONAL
- WHAT HAPPENS AT A FEDERAL BOND HEARING?
- CAN A FELON USE STAND YOUR GROUND?
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- IGNITION INTERLOCK – WILL IT APPLY TO FIRST-TIME DUI’S?
- BEYOND A REASONABLE DOG: REASONABLE DOUBT AND DRIVING DOGS
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- HOW FAR IS TOO FAR? FANTASY VS. CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY
- BUI: BOATING UNDER THE INFLUENCE
- DUI CHECKPOINTS: IS IT ILLEGAL TO WARN DRIVERS ABOUT THEM?
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- WHAT IS MEDIATION: A GUIDE TO THE MEDIATION PROCESS.
- CELL PHONE TRACKING – POLICE ARE USING FALSE INFORMATION TO GET CONFESSIONS
- WARRANTLESS CELL PHONE SEARCHES RULED ILLEGAL
- Hardship License: How Do I Get My License Back?
- FLORIDA SUPREME COURT REQUIRES WITNESS DISCLOSURE OF JAILBIRD SNITCHES
- STAND YOUR GROUND – NEWS UPDATE
- DOES MY BANKRUPTCY AFFECT MY PERSONAL INJURY CASE?
- FLORIDA BAR REQUIRES ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR FELONY CRIMINAL ATTORNEYS
- UBER, LYFT, AND A GAP IN INSURANCE COVERAGE – WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
- FLORIDA ATTORNEYS CAN ADVISE CLIENTS ON MEDICAL MARIJUANA
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- FLORIDA JUDGE HOLDS CELL PHONE SEARCHES NOT SUBJECT TO SUNSHINE LAW
- CAN A CHILD BE MADE TO TESTIFY AGAINST THE PARENT IN A FEDERAL GRAND JURY?
- REDUCED SENTENCES FOR FEDERAL DRUG OFFENDERS – WILL CURRENT FEDERAL PRISONERS BE ELIGIBLE?
- CAN A PROSECUTOR WITHDRAW A PLEA DEAL?
- MEDICAL LIENS: DO I HAVE TO PAY BACK MY MEDICAL INSURANCE COMPANY?
- FLORIDA UBER ACCIDENTS
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- DUI BLOOD TESTS CHALLENGED
- HOW DO I PAY MY PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY?
- MARIJUANA AND POLICE SEARCHES
- CONFIDENTIAL SETTLEMENTS – A BIG DEAL
- NEW CRIMINAL LAWS FOR 2014
- FLORIDA WEEKLY APPELLATE LAW REVIEW
- FLORIDA BOARD OF MEDICINE DELAYS ACTION ON MEDICAL RECORDS COST INCREASES
- NEW FLORIDA NURSING HOME LAWS
- FLORIDA, THE FOURTH AMENDMENT, AND CELL PHONES