Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI or DWI in Florida even if the vehicle was not moving? Believe it or not yes you can. This is what’s called an “actual physical control” situation. In Florida, in order to...
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About: Ray C. Lopez, P.A.
Ray Lopez has practiced since 1990, with prior experience as a Hillsborough County assistant State attorney and lawyer for the Tampa Police Department. He handles all criminal charges, from traffic violations and misdemeanors to serious felonies and federal drug charges. He practices in all state and federal courts of the Tampa Bay area and throughout Florida, as well as criminal appeals, juvenile court, administrative hearings, and civil forfeiture proceedings.
Recent Posts by Ray C. Lopez, P.A.
What is the difference between detention and arrest?
Posted in: General Info | , by Ray C. Lopez, P.A.
Find out the difference between detention and arrest and if you have illegally detained....
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What are federal sentencing guidelines?
The Federal Sentencing Guidelines are numerical guidelines (months in prison) formulated in order to assist the Court in determining your sentence if you’ve pled guilty or been found guilty at trial of a Federal crime. ...
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What Should I do If I’m Charged with Possession of Child Pornography?
Posted in: Sex Crimes | , by Ray C. Lopez, P.A.
What Should I do If I’m Charged with Possession of Child Pornography? Child Pornography laws carry some of the harshest penalties in our system of criminal justice. Not only are persons arrested for this facing possible lengthy prison sentences but...
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What is Doctor Shopping?
What is Doctor Shopping? Doctor shopping laws are relatively new laws in Florida which make it illegal to obtain prescription drugs from a doctor by fraud, deceit or by attempting to obtain the same prescription from a different doctor within...
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