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Collateral Estoppel Defense Tampa: Stop Unjust Retrials
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

February 8, 2025

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The jury said “not guilty.” You walked out of the Hillsborough County Courthouse relieved, thinking it was over. Then, months later, the State Attorney’s Office filed new charges based on the same facts they already lost on. This happens more often than you might expect. However, Florida law provides a powerful shield against this prosecutorial…

The Intoxication Defense in Florida Criminal Cases
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

February 5, 2025

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Facing criminal charges in Florida can feel overwhelming. However, understanding available legal defenses can make a critical difference in the outcome of your case. At The Brancato Law Firm, P.A., led by experienced Tampa criminal defense attorney Rocky Brancato, we provide aggressive and strategic representation for clients throughout Tampa, Hillsborough County, and the greater Tampa…

Corpus Delicti Defense Tampa: Challenging Confessions
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

February 3, 2025

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The detective played the recording back to you. You heard your own voice admitting to something you didn’t do. The pressure of the interrogation room broke you down, and now those words are the centerpiece of the State’s case. You likely feel like the verdict is already written. However, the prosecutor knows something you don’t:…

Circumstantial Evidence in Florida
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

January 31, 2025

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What Tampa Defendants Need to Know After Bush v. State The Common Misconception Many defendants assume that without direct proof—such as a video or eyewitness—a case cannot move forward. This is not true. Under Florida law, circumstantial evidence is admissible and can support a conviction if the jury finds it persuasive. When you face criminal…

The Alibi Defense in Florida: How to Prove You Weren’t There
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

January 31, 2025

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By The Brancato Law Firm, P.A. | Updated 2025 If you have been charged with a crime in Tampa, Hillsborough County, or anywhere in the Tampa Bay area, the most powerful defense you may have is a simple one: I wasn’t there. This is known as an Alibi Defense. It sounds straightforward, but in a…

Entrapment Defense Tampa
Brancato Law Firm, P.A.

January 30, 2025

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The undercover officer contacted you first. She messaged you repeatedly, introduced the idea, and pushed past your hesitation. She provided everything needed to make it happen, and then she arrested you. This is entrapment. Entrapment is a complete defense to criminal charges in Florida. When law enforcement creates a crime that would not have occurred…

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