For those facing DUI charges in St. Petersburg, Clearwater or the surrounding areas, our experienced criminal defense team is available to evaluate your case and help minimize the list of fines and costs wherever possible.
Knowing the limits of proper police conduct can mean the difference between a conviction and an acquittal. Learn what constitutes illegal search and seizure in Florida, as well as unlawful police behavior.
If you have been arrested for a DUI and it is not your first time, you'll need the services of a criminal defense lawyer with a proven track record for handling multiple DUI offenses in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Depending on where you were caught and the actual speed you were traveling, you could face harsh penalties, including a felony for excessive speeding and prison time.
If you have been taken in custody by police without any charges, you are probably asking yourself "Can police detain me legally without a warrant?"
When an officer of the law conducts an arrest, they use probable cause to justify that arrest. Before a search warrant is issued, probable cause must be demonstrated to the courts as reason enough to issue the warrant.
Resisting arrest in Florida comes with serious consequences. Acquiring legal defense early in the process will help your criminal defense lawyer negotiate with the prosecution to have the sentence reduced or charges dropped altogether.
According to Florida State Law, fleeing and eluding occurs when an officer of the law requests an individual to pull over their vehicle and that individual refuses or fails to stop. This crime can also occur when an individual stops their vehicle and then runs on foot in order to evade a police officer. Learn what these charges mean and how you can defend against them.
The right to remain silent protects you when and if you undergo police questioning or trial. If you've been charged with a crime and spoken to the police, make sure you contact the criminal defense team at Attorney William B. Bennett P.A. as soon as possible to lessen any consequences.
The right against self-incrimination basically states that you don't have to talk about your case or testify on your behalf. When one "pleads the 5th", the burden is then put on the state to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. Your miranda rights are built on the 5th Amendment as a method to help protect those rights.
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