Juvenile Crime in Florida Today marks the end of the 2015-2016 school year for Pasco County. Those with economic means, such as the ones in Wesley Chapel or Trinity will probably go on vacation and then on to various summer camps. But what about the…
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State of Emergency What happens if you commit a crime during a State of Emergency? In Florida, theft crimes are classified one degree higher. That means if you commit a Third Degree Felony grand theft because whatever you stole was valued over $300 &…
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Are you eligible to Seal criminal charges in Florida? Many people have been arrested yet never “charged” with a crime. (They never went to court, the charge was dropped or dismissed) They may be eligible to expunge. Or if their record has…
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There is a well known law in Florida that statements you make to a police officer investigating your traffic accident cannot be used against you at a criminal or civil trial. The law was made to encourage people to be truthful during accident investi…
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Miranda Warnings and Your Rights When do the police have to read your rights? Sometimes never. If you are new to the criminal justice system, and you or your loved one has recently been arrested, this is a common question. We hear a similar version o…
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What is an Obscured Tag? Simply put, it is a traffic violation for having a license plate on your car which has something covering the numbers, letters registration sticker, or any of the writing on the plate – like the word “Florida̶…
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Return of Firearms After Criminal Charges Dropped In the strangest twist of the remarkable life of George Zimmerman, the Orlando man charged and acquitted for killing an unarmed teenager in 2013, Zimmerman has decided to auction the gun used to kill…
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Daniel Pawuk specializes in DUI’s. He loves the technical legal issues involved in DUI’s. He knows more about Breathalyzers than scientists. He knows more about the administrative rules than most cops. And he loves to cross examine police…
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Can a passenger in a car that’s legally stopped for a traffic violation be detained by police? Yes. The Courts (both the US Supreme Court and Florida Courts) agree that passengers in a car are not free to leave, and can be lawfully detained for…
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What do you do if the police want to question you? What happens if you receive a call or are otherwise asked to appear at a police station for questioning in a crime? Should you go? Should you bring an attorney? Will they arrest you? This blog will a…
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Former State Prosecutor — Tampa & Clearwater, FL 20+ Years Experience Dan is a hands-on advocate who will keep you informed about your case and educated about your options. Despite the number of cases he has handled, no case is ever a number to Dan. Read More
Road rage incidents have become fairly regular fixtures on the news, especially in Florida where concealed weapons laws have recently changed. However, you don’t need to use a gun to end up in an extremely bad position legally when a car is involve… Read More
