Tampa Bay & Polk County Criminal Defense Attorneys

Criminal transmission of child pornography images or content over the Internet may be considered wire fraud, which is a federal crime. As former prosecutors, we know what is necessary to convict someone of Internet sex crimes involving minors. The prosecution must be able to prove intent. We also investigate police procedure. Entrapment is fairly common in Internet sex cases. We will protect your constitutional rights if you were subject to improper law enforcement conduct.

Internet sex crimes can involve issues such as:

• Possession of child pornography

• Texting or sexting

• Videos or images on a smartphone

• Enticing/importuning/contacting a minor online

• Online chat rooms

We have worked homicide and manslaughter cases as prosecutors and defense lawyers. Additionally, the attorneys at Gomez & Touger, P.A., are graduates of Florida’s Life Over Death certification program, thereby qualifying them in all phases of death penalty case representation. We work with in-house investigators and experts in areas such as forensics, DNA, accident reconstruction, medical examination and ballistics. We can defend you against charges such as:

• Murder

• Manslaughter

• DUI/vehicular manslaughter or homicide

• Negligent homicide

Florida has some of the harshest drug crime penalties in the country. You need an attorney who will fight to protect your constitutional rights from illegal search and seizure and additional violations. We represent individuals, including doctors and pharmacists, who are charged with drug trafficking in Florida. We can defend you against all state and federal drug charges, including possession. Thoroughly examining the police procedure is a crucial step in drug crimes defense. As former state prosecutors, our attorneys understand exactly what law enforcement is and is not allowed to do during a drug arrest and search. We will exploit any violations of police procedure to your advantage; we will argue to have the evidence suppressed and/or the charges dismissed.

One DUI/DWI conviction will affect your life for years. If you are convicted again, you will face longer jail sentences, higher fines and the possibility of losing your driver’s license permanently. It is critical to contact a DUI defense lawyer immediately to protect your rights and your driving privileges. As former prosecutors, we know both sides of Florida DUI law. We know how police officers should conduct field sobriety tests and Breathalyzer tests. We know when you should be advised of your rights. You can rely on us to thoroughly investigate the police procedure and test results as part of our defense strategy.

Without a lawyer’s help, you may have difficulty getting your driving privileges restored. We understand that losing your license may cause you to lose your job and be unable to care for your family. We will represent you at the license suspension hearing and argue for your driving privileges. We will represent you at the administrative license suspension hearing with the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). You have only 10 days from the DUI arrest to request this hearing to protect your driving privileges. If you miss this deadline, you may lose your opportunity to get your license back.

Probation has numerous requirements you must meet. It is not difficult to violate probation unintentionally. If you do, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. A violation of your probation or house arrest/Community Control can lead to an arrest. You may be held in jail without bond until you get a hearing. At the hearing, the judge can sentence you to jail or prison for the length of your probation.

Some of the most common reasons for probation violations include:

• Alcohol or drug test failure

• Failure to report to your probation officer

• Failure to complete court-ordered community service

• Failure to complete court-ordered rehabilitation or education

• Failure to pay fines or court costs

You will also be in violation of your probation if you commit a new crime.

Your criminal record can include all arrests and criminal charges, regardless of whether you were convicted or plead guilty. Having a criminal record can affect your ability to get housing, jobs, government benefits, loans and permits for firearms. In some cases, you can have your criminal record sealed or expunged. Sealing a record makes it unavailable to the general public. Expunging a record makes it unavailable to other entities. Expungements can be complex, so you may want to work with a lawyer. To learn whether your record is eligible for sealing or expungement, speak with one of our lawyers.