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Editor: Tampa Criminal Attorneys
Profession: Tampa Defense Attorneys

Category: Recent Wins

The client operated a security company that was employed to secure an apartment complex at 302 Tinsley Circle in north Tampa. He retired from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's office and had an extensive background in law enforcement. Earlier this month, at around 8 pm, our client was confronted by an unknown Hispanic male in the parking lot of the apartment complex. The unknown male acknowledged he didn't live in one of the apartments and refused to give his name. When our client (defendant) asked the unknown male to leave the complex he moved towards him. The client pushed him away. Police arrived on scene and took statements.

Many times police are unsure about making an arrest. When they are unsure whether they have probable cause to arrest the police can collect witness statements and other evidence and supply it to the State Attorney's Office. Once they receive the evidence the prosecutor can evaluate the facts and decide on whether to file a criminal charge. In this case the state attorney filed a battery charge against our client. It is always beneficial to contact a criminal attorney as soon as possible. Many times it is easier to resolve a criminal charge before it is filed as opposed to after the State Attorney makes a formal filing decision. The prosecution had already filed a battery charge when the client retained our office.

In this case, we set the client's case for trial. The State Attorney was unable to move forward and the charge was dismissed. If you need more information about the criminal offense of battery or domestic battery you can reach us at 813-228-7095 or link to us at tampa criminal attorney.