January 22, 2018
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Month: January 2018

Can I Withdraw My Guilty Plea?
Often, a plea bargain is an ideal resolution for a criminal defendant. You might plead guilty to a reduced charge and avoid prison. However, defendants sometimes change their minds and want to withdraw their guilty plea. In Florida, you can sometimes withdraw an earlier plea agreement, but a lot depends on timing.
Withdrawing a Plea Before Senten [...]

Can I Exclude an Eyewitness...
Nothing can be worse for a criminal defendant than to have a witness sit on the stand and identify you as the person who victimized them. However, in some situations, you can get an eyewitness identification thrown out of court by arguing that the identification procedure was unduly suggestive. If you succeed, you’ll help your case enormously.
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January 11, 2018
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Six Tips for Being an Effec...
Testifying in court at a criminal trial can be a nerve-wracking experience. Not only are you speaking in front of people you don’t know, but you also might be aggressively cross-examined by an aggressive prosecutor. Fortunately, there are a few tips that can help you survive your time on the stand with flying colors.
Tip #1: Look Good
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January 4, 2018
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What Is Grand Theft in Flor...
In Florida, grand theft is the term used when someone takes property intentionally and without permission. If you stand accused of grand theft, then you need an aggressive St. Petersburg criminal defense attorney to defend you.
Grand Theft Defined
Section 812.014 of the Florida Statutes defines grand theft as consisting of the following elements:
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January 3, 2018
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Am I a Shoplifter?
Pretend you are in your favorite retail store, and you notice a great clearance deal. You find a blue shirt that you really like in your size, but only the purple shirts are marked with the clearance price. So, you take a clearance tag from one of the purple shirts and stick it on the blue shirt. Then, you pay for your newly discounted shirt and he [...]
June 2, 2017
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