Practice Areas

• Federal Charges

  The majority of our caseload comes from defending Federal cases. Don't trust your freedom and liberty to a lawyer who practices Federal work part-time, or who is new to the Federal system. We have the knowledge and experience to mount an effective defense for you or your loved one.

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• FL State Charges

  All Felonies and Misdemeanors charged in the State of Florida, typically investigated or arrested by the county Sheriff's Office, city or municipal Police Department, Florida Highway Patrol, or licensed security officers (including campus and mall security).

  Some of the more common charges include DUI, drugs, theft, burglary, robbery, assault, battery, sex crimes, domestic violence, fraud, white collar crimes, disorderly conduct, county ordinance violations (panhandling, littering), and VOPs (violation of probation).

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• Drug Charges

  Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia are three of the Top 10 charges leading to arrest in the Tampa / St. Petersburg metro area.

  Read about "constructive possession" and find out more about why it might be a good thing to be charged with possession.

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• DUI and Criminal Driving Offenses

  There are several avenues of defense in a DUI case. In your defense we will examine the validity of the traffic stop, the administration of the breath test, the DUI video, including field sobriety tests (if any) and your overall appearance and recorded behavior.

  IMPORTANT! TIME CRITICAL!  If you have been charged with DUI in Florida, you have TEN (10) calendar days from the date of your arrest to file for a Formal Review Hearing with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. 

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• Mortgage Fraud

  U.S. Attorney A. Brian Albritton called Florida 'ground zero' for mortgage fraud in the US. He released details of an investigative "surge" in May (of 2009), saying the goal was to restore confidence in the real estate market and send a message that "mortgage fraud won't be tolerated."

   

  In Tampa, the surge netted 30 defendants who authorities claim were responsible for $103 million in bad mortgages on 313 properties. Albritton further cautioned, "This is by no means the end of vigorous mortgage fraud prosecution in the Middle District of Florida."

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• Probation Violations (VOP)

  Probation and Community Control (House Arrest) place many demands on your freedom. Unfortunately, there can be many ways to violate probation. If you do violate, we strongly recommend that you seek the advice of a Board Certified criminal defense lawyer to help you through this difficult time. Ms. Palmieri has over 18 years experience with probation violation issues.

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• Expungement/Sealing of Records

  If you are looking to clear your record, don't risk a delay or rejection by trying to do it yourself. Our office is here to quickly navigate the sealing or expungement process for you, and free up your time for other things.

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