If The Motel Room is Searched, Can the Parked Car Be Searched?
One of the tools readily available to law enforcement is a search warrant. A warrant typically follows days, weeks, or
Can I Get a Withhold of Adjudication?
If, for whatever reason, you are unsuccessful in getting your charges dismissed either before or after trial, the next best
That Admission Might Not Be Used Against You
The Corpus Delecti RuleFlorida is one of a few jurisdictions where the "corpus delecti" rule still applies to the benefit
Can a Urine Test be Compelled?
Those who regularly practice DUI defense are very familiar with the Implied Consent law and how it impacts our client's
Stay in Your Lane: The Role of the Judge
By: Adam L. Bantner, II, Board Certified Criminal Trial Law Attorney“The judge has five basic tasks. The first is simply
The Outer Limits of an Aggravated Assault Charge
By: Adam L. Bantner, II, Board Certified Criminal Trial Law AttorneyAn “assault” is defined as “an intentional, unlawful threat by word
Possession of Recently Stolen Property
By: Adam L. Bantner, IIThe Bantner FirmBoard Certified Criminal Trial Law AttorneyCandidate for Hillsborough County Court Judge, Group 2 Typically, the
Correction of Jail Credit After Sentencing
By: Adam L. Bantner, II, The Bantner Firm, Candidate for Hillsborough County Court Judge, Group 2Credit for time served prior
2017 Legislative Update – Criminal Justice Version
By: Adam L. Bantner, IIBoard Certified Criminal Trial Law AttorneyCandidate for Hillsborough County Court Judge, Group 2 This article highlights some
Use of Video and Surveillance Video in Trial
By: Adam L. Bantner, II, Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney In modern society, it is not uncommon for people’s actions