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Tampa police: a criminal investigation

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If you have been recently arrested, or you have been made aware by law enforcement that you are the subject of an investigation, you can take a few important steps that could save you time, money, and a criminal record.

How do I choose a criminal attorney in tampa?

Picking a criminal attorney is not easy. When you have been contacted by the police about an ongoing investigation in which you are a suspect, it becomes even more difficult. Here’s some qualities which your criminal attorney should have.

5 things to look for in a criminal attorney
  1. How many years has that attorney practiced?
  2. Is your attorney familiar with your jurisdiction?
  3. Review the case results of your potential attorney
  4. What are his or her most recent case results?
  5. How much experience does he or she have with charges related to yours?

You should also be aware that your arrest does not mean that formal charges will necessarily be filed against you. The same holds true if you are being investigated by law enforcement. Any time there is a question as to whether formal charges should be filed the State Attorney’s Office will review the evidence and ultimately make a filing decision. A suspect may have their charge(s) aggravated, reduced, or dropped by the State Attorney’s Office prior to a formal filing decision.

That means investigating your case and communicating with law enforcement and the State Attorney’s office can make a tremendous difference in how your case gets resolved prior to formal charges being filed.

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This is also important because the criminal suspect or defendant is not in a position to speak to law enforcement or the prosecutor’s office. Any suspect or defendant that agrees to speak to a law enforcement officer or the state attorney without counsel obviously runs a tremendous risk of damaging their case severely. That is why it is extremely important to call our office immediately if you have been arrested or you have become aware that you are the suspect of any criminal investigation.

2 things you should do if the tampa police contact you
  1. Research local criminal attorneys based on the above criteria
  2. Refer any police or state attorney contact to your attorney
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