http://notguiltyfl.com/blog Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:29:26 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My client was charged with possession of cocaine and carrying a concealed firearm, both third degree felonies. He was facing up to 10 years in the Florida state prison for these charges. After I reviewed the police report, I discovered that the State would be unable to prove the charges ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/can-i-beat-a-drug-charge-even-if-it-was-mine Tampa police officers write hundreds of citations a month and make a lot of mistakes writing those citations. These mistakes can lead to your case getting dismissed. On March 24th, 2009, my client was driving his vehicle while his license was suspended. The officer charged him with driving while license ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/wrong-statute-number-case-dismissed You've been arrested for DUI, should you hire a Tampa DUI attorney? What difference will it make if you know you were guilty anyways, failed the field sobriety exercises, and blew over the legal limit? Here is why you should always hire an experienced DUI attorney.... On December 14th, 2008, my ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/tampa-dui-attorney-gets-case-dismissed On March 25th, 2009 my client was arrested for driving under the influence in Tampa, FL. The officer alleged that my client ran a red light, almost strike the curb of the median, drifting in and out of the lane, and slow to respond to the officer's lights to pull ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/tampa-driving-under-the-influence-case-dismissed Pleading guilty to a street racing charge can have serious consequences on your life. A street racing charge is a first degree misdemeanor (up to one year in jail), that will result in a minimum fine of $500 (maximum of $1000) and a mandatory suspension of your drivers license for ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/tampa-street-racing-case-dismissed It was alleged that my client's probation was violated for picking up a new charge of criminal mischief and not paying his fines. Even though these seem like small issues, they had serious consequences. My client was facing 58.13 months to 25 years in prison for this violation! As I ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/pinellas-county-violation-of-probation-dismissed Violations of probation (VOP) hearings are serious matters that require a well thought out explanation to the Judge. The reason these hearings are so important is that the consequences are serious. Usually, you are looking serious jail or prison time if you have violated your probation. The 2 Types of Violations Technical ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/what-can-happen-if-i-violate-my-probation On October 16, 2008, my client was arrested for Driving Under the Influence.  The Deputy observed his vehicle failing to yield at an intersection almost striking another vehicle. Upon contact with my client, the Deputy smelled the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his breath, observed blood shot eyes and slurred ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/tampa-driver-under-the-influence-case-dismissed If an officer pulls you over for an alleged traffic violation, he has the right to ask the driver and any passengers to exit the vehicle. If an officer asks you to exit the vehicle, you should exit the vehicle. The reason the courts have allowed police to ask you ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/can-the-police-ask-you-to-exit-your-vehicle-without-probable-cause On January 11th, 2009, my client was arrested for battery domestic violence in Tampa, FL.  The penalty for this offense is up to one year in the Hillsborough County jail.  The State alleged that my client and spouse were involved in a verbal altercation which them turned physical.  The spouse alleged ... http://notguiltyfl.com/blog/tampa-domestic-violence-case-dismissed