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Handling Domestic Violence Charges in Tampa, Florida
This is the first post in a series that will discuss the handling of domestic violence cases in Tampa and other parts of Florida. I am writing on this topic due to the fact that many defendants are not aware of the impact that a domestic violence charge can have on one’s future. It… Read More »
Four Arrested for Half-Million Dollar Tequila Heist
A county-wide dragnet brought down four men involved in a half-million dollar tequila heist outside of Thonotosassa, Florida according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The men involved were found unloading the truck after a county-wide search that involved ground searches, police dogs, and even helicopters. The heist took place at the Tampa Truck… Read More »
Former Lawmaker Arrested for Aggravated Battery
A former member of the Florida House of Representatives has been arrested under suspicion of aggravated battery. According to the alleged victim, the incident stemmed from a disagreement over her desire to purchase a house in her own name. Former representative Baxter Troutman served in the Florida House of Representatives from 2002 through 2010…. Read More »
Federally Controlled Substances and Penalties for Misuse
Infamously, the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 created one of the most widespread and historic drug sentencing disparities in American history. Crime, particularly violent crime, had been rising for decades, starting in the 1960s but continuing, on and off, through the 1990s in part due to the crack cocaine epidemic…. Read More »
Expungement and Record Sealing Florida
Criminal history records can include arrests, charges, and case dispositions. With a criminal background, it is more difficult to find gainful employment or long-term housing. If eligible, expunging or sealing your criminal history record could improve our quality of life. Currently, laws in Florida provide several mechanisms to seal or to expunge certain data… Read More »
Driving with a Suspended Florida License
Florida is one of the largest states in the country. With sprawling areas of rural farmland next to bustling urban city centers, all connected by thriving suburban neighborhoods, Floridians are continually on the move. Many Floridians choose to live in one place but work in another. But, if your driver’s license is suspended, it… Read More »
Defending Sexual Battery in Tampa
In June 2019, officers in Pinellas County arrested a Tampa man for sexual battery on a child under the age of 12. Just reading that first sentence in incendiary. It is a parent’s worst nightmare and one we all hope will not touch our families. We understand that it can be difficult to look… Read More »
Defending Against False Allegations of Domestic Violence in Tampa, Florida
This is the second post in my series on the handling of domestic violence charges in Tampa, Florida. My last article provided an overview of topics which this series will be addressing. I also stressed the importance of contacting a criminal defense lawyer if you have been arrested. It is important to understand that… Read More »
Dealing with Drug Charges Which Involve Tampa, Florida Juveniles
This is the next post in my series on the handling of juvenile offenses in Tampa, Florida. My last article discussed what parents may expect from the Juvenile Court process. It is important to understand that this process resembles the adult system in many ways. A youth will be given the opportunity to defend… Read More »
DEA Agent Tied to Major Florida Drug Ring Case
In September, federal prosecutors filed charges against a dual Venezuelan-American citizen named Gustavo Yabrudi in a Tampa federal court over a drug-ring funded conspiracy to commit money laundering. The federal indictment also listed three unnamed, unindicted co-conspirators. The Associated Press has now learned that one of the co-conspirators is a former Miami-based United States… Read More »
