Florida’s Rape Shield Law
Florida’s Rape Shield law is contained in Fla. Stat. 794.022. Boiled down to its core provisions, in a sexual battery
Habitual Misdemeanor Offenders
As an attorney and all-around legal junkie, I was reading through the criminal statutes (generally, Chapters 775 – 896, Fla.
Summary of Recent Cases on DUI Stops
DUI defense is a staple of any criminal defense attorney’s practice. As such, it is vitally important to stay up
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