I am a criminal defense attorney in Tampa. For 28 years I have handled felony and misdemeanor cases in Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties. Pick your charge below to see how the case works and what to do first.
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DUI and traffic
Arrested for DUI, or driving on a suspended license? The license and the criminal case run on separate clocks.
- DUI
- First offense DUI
- Second, third and felony DUI
- Refusing a breath or blood test
- Driving on a suspended license
- Criminal traffic charges
Drug charges
The amount, the search and the lab test usually decide a drug case.
Theft and property crimes
Value and intent set the charge, and a prior theft conviction raises it.
Violent crimes
The first hours after an arrest, including no-contact orders, can shape the whole case.
Probation
A violation hearing is not a trial, and the stakes include the original sentence.
Sex offenses
These cases start with an accusation or an investigation and carry registration and long sentences.
- Sex offenses
- Sexual battery
- Lewd or lascivious offenses
- Child pornography and child sexual abuse material
Weapons charges
Florida changed its concealed carry law in 2023, and a firearm can bring mandatory prison terms.
Clearing your record
Was your case dismissed, or did it end in a withhold? You may be able to have the arrest sealed or expunged.
If your charge is not listed, call anyway. I handle other criminal cases in these counties, and I will tell you plainly whether I can help.
Call me at (813) 228-6001 before you talk to anyone about the case. The consultation is free.
This page is general information, not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different. Past outcomes do not guarantee a similar result.