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Florida Traffic Stops
Traffic Stops Law enforcement is a tough job and the criminal defense attorneys at Brandon Legal Group respect them for their dedication, courage, and hard work. However, the government and its law enforcement agencies have their actions limited by the U.S....
I Got Arrested, How Do I Know The Arrest Is Legal
Florida arrest laws In a previous blog, we discussed when law enforcement may legally conduct traffic stops and we learned that police can conduct a traffic stop when they have probable cause to believe that a traffic violation has been committed. However, there is...
When am I entitled to exercise “Stand Your Ground”?
Florida Stand Your Ground Laws Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law s are codified in Florida Statutes § 776.012 through § 776.032. This law has come under national scrutiny due to all the attention given the Treyvon Martin case. However, Stand Your Ground isn’t much more...
Brandon Law Firm partners with Local Fitness Studio to encourage staff health, teamwork
Employees are at the heart of our business. We do our best to encourage a work-life balance for our attorneys and support staff alike. Healthy employees are happier and more productive. When people are happy and satisfied with their jobs, the amount of turnover...
Tampa Criminal Law: When Does a Theft Occur?
The question posed, “When Does a Theft Occur?” may seem to have an obvious answer; and in most situations, the answer is obvious. For example, if a person has been charged with stealing from a convenience store, the theft has occurred when that person took possession...
My Child Has Been Arrested in Tampa ; What’s Going To Happen?
Juvenile Delinquency, and the Tampa Courts When a person under the age of 18 years has been arrested for a criminal offense, the case will most likely end up in juvenile delinquency court; although, adult charges are possible for more serious offenses. The juvenile...
Tampa Criminal Law: My Right to Remain Silent
The United States Constitution, the Florida Constitution, and case law give an accused the absolute right to remain silent when faced with questioning from law enforcement regarding crimes that person is suspected of committing. In order to safeguard this right, the...
Arrested for Driving Under the Influence: A Primer
A Driving Under the Influence (“DUI”) charge can be a stressful and frightening event. For the most part, people charged with this crime are normal everyday people with families, friends, and jobs. We recognize the importance of one’s ability to drive in maintaining...
We’re Going To Trial: How Do We Pick Our Jury?
Tampa Jury Selection Whatever your reason may be (i.e. you are not guilty, plea negotiations have broken down, or you’re preserving an appellate issue), your case is going to trial. The first decision that needs to be made is whether to have a jury trial. I would...
Tampa Criminal Defense: Do I Have to Answer That Question?
Tampa Criminal Defense It’s a reality in modern life that police conduct traffic stops all the time. It’s also a reality that these stops are sometimes conducted for a purpose other than enforcement of traffic laws. A common tactic used by drug enforcement units to...