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When someone is arrested in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or anywhere in Pinellas County, the hours that follow can feel confusing and overwhelming, especially for family members trying to figure out what comes next. One of the first steps after an arrest is generally a hearing called first appearance, where a judge addresses release and the…

Getting a call that someone you love was arrested overnight in Tampa is frightening, and it usually comes with more questions than answers. Where are they being held? When will they see a judge? Can they come home today? This guide walks through what generally happens in the first hours after an arrest in Hillsborough…

Few things are as unsettling as officers arriving at your home with a search warrant. Whether it happened early in the morning or while you were away, it’s normal to have questions about what it means and what comes next. This post explains, in general terms, how these situations usually unfold in Tampa and Hillsborough…

When someone is arrested in Tampa or anywhere in Hillsborough County, families often learn about it from a short phone call, or from no call at all. The questions come quickly: where is my friend or family member, when will they see a judge, and what happens next? This post explains, in general terms, how…

Earlier today, Paul Manafort was ordered detained by a federal judge after his bond was revoked for violating the terms of his pretrial release. Pretrial detention can have a significant impact upon the strategy employed during a case, as well as the ultimate outcome. One big consideration in a criminal case is whether a defendant…