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The Impact of COVID-19 on Domestic Violence

Coronavirus disease 2019, otherwise known as COVID-19, has resulted in a number of adverse conditions across the United States, including a sizable increase in domestic violence cases. In this brief article, a domestic violence defense lawyer in Tampa with The Rickman Law Firm will discuss the psychology behind why COVID-19 has resulted in increased allegations […]...

What to Expect if You Violate Your Probation

Complying with the terms of your probation is incredibly important if you wish to avoid serious penalties, such as an extension or termination of your probation. In this article, we discuss what is considered a violation of probation and the possible consequences you could face. If your probation officer has accused you of violating your […]...

What You Need to Know About the Rise of Coronavirus-Based Cybercrime

As of March 30, 2020, the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) had received, reviewed, and reported on more than 1,200 complaints related to COVID-19 cybersecurity attacks. These numbers have since continued to increase as companies and remote workers alike have attempted to move online without securing externally-accessed systems […]...

5 Signs of Investment Fraud

Investment fraud comes in many forms, from Ponzi schemes to high-yield investment programs. It’s important to understand how these “investment opportunities” operate so that you can avoid becoming a victim of investment fraud. In this brief article, a fraud defense attorney in Tampa with The Rickman Law Firm covers some of the top warning signs […]...

4 Common Defense Strategies Used in Domestic Violence Cases

When it comes to establishing a domestic violence defense, it’s critical to have a clear narrative for the events that occured. Juries are not sympathetic to most violent offenders, especially when crimes are committed against spouses or romantic partners. In this article, a domestic violence defense lawyer in Tampa discusses some of the most commonly […]...

4 Ways People Accidentally Violate Probation

Violating the terms of your probation can have serious consequences, including being sent back to prison. If you closely follow the rules set by the court or your probation officer, you should have no problem finishing your probation without disruption. In this brief article, a probation violation attorney in Tampa outlines some of the ways […]...

Facts to Know About Federal Assault Crimes

Federal assault crimes are serious offenses that may require help from the best federal criminal defense lawyer in St. Petersburg. Creating an effective defense requires knowledge about federal criminal laws and experience working on similar cases. With the hefty prison sentences that accompany many federal crimes, it is critical to find the right defense. In […]...

Types of Fraud Cases

If you are looking for criminal defense law attorneys in Tampa, it’s a good idea to find legal support from a lawyer who has experience defending clients who face charges for similar crimes. When it comes to defending fraud cases, there are many types of fraud. Just because an attorney has experience winning embezzlement cases […]...

False Domestic Violence Accusations: What to Do When You’re the Real Victim

Actor Johnny Depp has endured a legal hailstorm the past couple of years following his $7 million divorce from Amber Heard. As the Washington Post reported, “Court documents detailed, among others, an instance of domestic violence that Heard said took place two days before she filed for divorce.” Since the divorce, Depp has had to […]...

Does Aggravated Assault Carry a Mandatory Prison Sentence?

10-20-Life. Named after the three minimum sentences it sets out, this law is designed to elicit fear in anyone considering committing a felony with the use of a firearm. And while this law has certainly curbed crime in the past, there will always be situations that don’t call for minimum sentencing. One such offense is […]...

Case Results

Two Felony Charges & Four Misdemeanors Dropped

The Client was originally charged with three Felony counts of Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer, Battery on a Leo, and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Along side the three felony counts, he was...
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Three Felony Charges Dismissed

The Client was originally charged with three Felony counts of escaping from law enforcement custody, resisting officer, and battery on a law enforcement. Defense was able to get the State to agree on a diversion program...
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Mandatory Prison charges reduced to minimum Probation time – Adjudication Withheld on all Six Felonies & Three Misdemeanors

After the Client was originally arrested for Robbery charges, while out on bond he got rearrested with new charges. The Client was charged with a total of six Felony counts of Uttering a Forged Instrument (two counts), Grand...
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