Jury Nullification: The Power to Say No
As any experienced criminal trial practitioner will tell you, juries are crazy creatures. We don’t mean that the individuals who
When Can a Person Arrested for DUI Get an Independent Blood Test?
In Florida, there are two "Arrested for DUI" situations where a driver arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence
Can Someone Be Arrested for Just Being Close to Drugs?
Can Someone Be Arrested for Just Being Close to Drugs? The short answer is “no”. However, there is a case
The Odor of Cannabis Still Supports Probable Cause for a Search
While it’s still somewhat of an open question in Florida, at least some trial courts have found that an odor
Carrying a Concealed Firearm is Not a Legal Basis for a Seizure
On May 29, 2020, Florida’s First District Court of Appeal held that a person cannot be seized simply for possessing
The Importance of Attacking Credibility
In just about every criminal prosecution, the credibility of the alleged victim and other witnesses is of utmost importance to
Take Conditions of Probation Seriously
As we discuss in the probation violation section of www.TampaCrimeAttorneys.com, alleged probation violations are no laughing matter. Every probationer should
Hospital Slip-and-Fall Case Dismissed
By: Adam L. Bantner, II A recent case out of Broward County, FL beautifully illustrates some of the difficulties in
Is That 9-1-1 Call Going to Get Admitted into Evidence?
By: Adam L. Bantner, II Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney You would think that the answer to this question would
Don’t Post Evidence on Facebook!!!
By: Adam L. Bantner, II Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney It should go without saying, but you can do