Monthly Archives: May 2026
Procedural Defenses in Criminal Cases
The Constitution is the foundation of our government, and also the foundation of procedural defenses in federal criminal cases. These defenses are often very effective. Procedural defenses are effective because prosecutors don’t have time machines. If they need additional evidence as a DUI, aggravated assault, or other federal case unfolds, they can usually obtain… Read More »
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Bust
Two men are in custody after officers discovered several illegal items in their car during a March 2026 traffic stop in Monroe County. At about 3:30 a.m., officers pulled over a speeding BMW on U.S. 1/Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway in the Florida Keys, the sheriff’s office said. A deputy said the vehicle smelled like… Read More »
Jail Release Guide in Tampa, FL: What to Expect and How to Get Out Faster
Immediate jail release has immense personal and legal benefits. Extended pretrial detention causes long-term health problems. Confinement forces the brain to produce “flight or fight” stress hormones. Since neither flight nor flight is an option in jail, these stress hormones accumulate and cause brain injuries. Legally, many incarcerated defendants are understandably so anxious to… Read More »
The Pretrial Process in a Federal Drug Possession Case
Usually, the pretrial process in a drug possession case leads to an out-of-court settlement. Plea bargains resolve about 95 percent of the criminal cases in Hillsborough County federal court. As outlined below, a favorable out-of-court settlement is a process, not a result. The length of this process varies. Some drug possession cases settle in… Read More »
