Category Archives: Criminal Defense
How Do Tampa Attorneys Resolve Criminal Cases?
Once upon a time, when the Republic was founded, criminal defendants looked forward to their day in court. But these days usually do not happen anymore. Only about 2 percent of today’s criminal cases go all the way to trial. For the most part, these plea bargains are good things. They usually involve reduced… Read More »
Three Common Search Warrant Exceptions
During the Colonial period, British officials used blank warrants to search private property at will. So, the Framers added the Fourth Amendment to the Constitution. Almost immediately, the courts carved out some exceptions to the warrant requirement. Over the years, these exceptions have broadened to the point that officers rarely bother to obtain search… Read More »
Special Consent Rules in Florida Sex Crimes Cases
Many states very narrowly define consent in sexual battery matters. But Florida’s definition is rather broad. The law defines “consent” as “intelligent, knowing, and voluntary consent.” Perhaps most significantly, there is no reference to prior encounters between the two parties. So, in the Sunshine State prior consent could be evidence of current consent. Nevertheless,… Read More »
