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Help! Homeland Security Seized My Cash at the Airport
If you bring a large sum of cash to the airport, it might be discovered as you enter the security checkpoint before boarding your flight. If a TSA screener secretly tips off state or federal law...
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Driver's License Reinstatement Day in Hillsborough County
On Friday morning, January 8, 2016, at the George Edgecomb Courthouse located at 800 E. Twiggs Street, in Tampa, FL, the court is holding a reinstatement day to reduce fees and help people get their...
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FAQ: Can the Court Deny My Petition to Seal or Expunge My Arrest Record?
The attorneys at the Sammis Law Firm help people seal or expunge a criminal record in Florida. Our offices are located in Tampa, FL, but we help clients seal or expunge a criminal record throughout the...
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The Accreditation for Florida's Arson Crime Lab Goes Up in Smoke
On March 7, 2016, the ASCLD/LAB suspended the suspended the accreditation of the Florida Fire Marshal Bureau of Forensic Fire and Explosives Analysis (BFFEA) in the fire debris category of testing...
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Florida Statute 943.0581 for an Administrative Expunction after an Unlawful...
If your arrest was unlawful or by mistaken then the best result in your case is getting the criminal charges dropped and then getting an administrative expunction under Florida Statute 943.0581.These...
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Tampa Code Section 14-62 - Civil Violation Citation for Marijuana and...
Map of Marijuana Citations IssuedDuring the First 30 Days On March 28, 2016, the Senior Assistant City Attorney of the Tampa Police Department issued Legal Bulletin #2016-08 dated March 28, 2016. The...
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Recent Statistics on Civil Violation Citations for Marijuana in Tampa
Earlier this year, the City Council in Tampa passed a city ordinance, Tampa Code Section 14-62.The ordinance attempted to decriminalize the possession of marijuana less than 20 grams and the possession...
View ArticleFlorida’s Stand Your Ground Statute - the Pretrial Immunity Hearing
This article is not intended to be legal advice. If you need legal advice about a criminal accusation involving something that happened in the past, seek out the services of a criminal defense...
View ArticleIf the Officer Can't Remember, Then Can The Officer Just Read His Police...
What happens if the police officer cannot remember anything about a portion of a criminal investigation? For example, in many driving under the influence (DUI) cases in Florida, the arresting officer...
View ArticleIs ATF Coming for your Guns because of a Prohibited Firearm Transactions?
If you acquired or attempted to acquire a firearm from a federally licensed firearm dealer (FFL) and failed the background check, then you might receive a call from an ATF agent after the non approval...
View ArticleAttorneys for Backpage Prostitution String Operations in Polk County, FL
If you were arrested for soliciting a prostitute for a lewd act in a Polk County sting operation, then contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Sammis Law Firm. We represent clients in...
View ArticleCan My Juvenile Record Make Me Ineligible to Seal or Expunge?
The attorneys at the Sammis Law Firm help people throughout Florida seal or expunge a criminal history record. We charge a flat fee of $950 which also includes everything need to seal or expunge the...
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How Long Does It Take to Seal or Expunge a Criminal Record in Florida?
Update: Effective October 1, 2019, the rules in Florida to seal or expunge a record just changed. Out of state convictions no longer matter. As a result, FDLE might start taking less time to process...
View ArticleRestoration of Civil Rights through the Judicial Process
A new bill pending in the Florida legislature would allow a person convicted of a felony to petition the court to restore their civil rights. Those civil rights that would be restored would include...
View ArticleProposed Changes to Florida’s Theft Laws - 2018 HB 713
Approximately 7,000 people in Florida prisons are incarcerated for theft crimes. Our of those inmates, 603 are incarcerated for petit theft enhanced due to two or more prior theft convictions; 53 are...
View ArticleCan the Court Award Attorney Fees in a Domestic Violence Injunction Case?
Florida law creates a cause of action for an injunction for protection against domestic violence. A family or household member, who is either the victim of domestic violence or has reasonable cause to...
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PreCrime without the Precogs - The Risk Protection Order in Florida
Remember the movie Minority Reports? Set in the year 2054, Tom Cruise played the Chief of PreCrime, a specialized police department that apprehended criminals based on foreknowledge of crimes that have...
View ArticleCan the Court in Florida Grant an "Extradition Bond"?
If you were arrested in Florida on a felony warrant issued in another state, then you can seek a bond in the jurisdiction where you are being held while awaiting extradition. This bond is often called...
View ArticleNew Law in Florida Increased the Theft Threshold Amount
Effective on October 1, 2019, a new law in Florida passed under 2019 CS/HB 7125 increases the threshold amounts for the following theft offenses:Offense Current Threshold New Threshold First-degree...
View ArticleFlorida's New Rules to Seal or Expunge a Criminal History Record
As of October 1, 2019, the rules for a court-ordered seal or expunction of a criminal history record in Florida have changed. The biggest changes include:out-of-state convictions no longer matter;...
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