Are you a military veteran with court costs, fines or even warrants? Then this Saturday, April 14, 2018 may be for you! The annual VA stand down event is taking place at the C.W. Bill Young VA Medical Center, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd, Bay Pines Fl 33744. This event is from…
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Manatee County Murder Suspect Gets a New Trial Because Police Interviewed Him Without His Lawyer Present
There are certain rights guaranteed to every citizen. One of these is the right to legal counsel in your criminal matter. If you think that you or a loved one is suspected of a domestic violence crime, it just makes good sense to act without delay and retain the services…
Can You Be Convicted of Robbery With a Weapon in Florida When All You Had Was a Shotgun Barrel?
Everyone is entitled to receive justice, whether they are perfectly innocent or less so. The not guilty are entitled to acquittals, and the guilty are entitled to punishments that fit their crimes. To this end, it is important to ensure that criminal defendants are not charged with (and convicted of)…
Treasure Island man breaks into garage, brews himself some coffee
File this one under “why not”? Per the local paper, a local transient man found himself in hot water for brewing some hot water. Treasure Island Police arrested 51-year-old Raymond Eugene Furr for multiple charges when he broke into a garage and started making coffee. When the homeowner discovered his…
How the State’s Inadequate Proof of Intent Got One Man an Acquittal in His Florida Grand Theft Case
When it comes to criminal law, there are many things that the law says that the state must prove before an accused person can be convicted. Regarding many crimes, the law requires proof of two essential elements, described in the Latin terms actus rea and mens rea. The first of…
A Florida Man Escapes Dealing in Stolen Property Charge Because He Didn’t Commit All of the Elements of the Crime
If you or a loved one are facing criminal charges, there may be multiple different methods for defending against those accusations. One type of defense is to prove that you didn’t do it, or at least to cast doubt on the state’s case that you did do it. Another type…
Nebbia Holds: Part 4 of 4
What Are Some Common Reasons To Approve Or Deny A Nebbia Hold In Florida? Nebbia Hold would stay in place if there is no proof of any legitimate sources of income. If a family or friend or a client cannot come up with financial records to prove that they have…
How an Improper Miranda Warning May Lead to a Reversal of a Criminal Conviction in Tampa Bay
If you enjoy “Law and Order” or other police dramas on television, the chances are you’ve heard the words: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you…
Nebbia Holds: Part 3 of 4
How Long Does It Usually Take To Get A Decision? Generally it happens right away. Once the court reviews the documents, generally a decision is made on the spot as to whether the financial records are legitimate or not. Oftentimes, the court may require additional proof and then usually an…
When Details Matter: How A Misstatement of the Charged Crime in Jury Instructions Led to a Reversal of a Florida Conviction
One of the protagonists from a famous 2009 movie encouraged others to “enjoy the little things.” In the law, it is less about enjoying the little things than it is about paying keen attention to the little things because sometimes the little things can make a huge difference in your…