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    “Are my Communications Wiretapped?”

    July 5, 2020 trait General, Legal, News No comments yet

    Are my Communications Monitored?

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    Hillsborough County Bar Association Event in Tampa

    September 12, 2019 trait Hillsborough, Legal, News, Social, Tampa, Tampa, Tampa No comments yet

    The Hillsborough County Bar Association (HCBA) held its Welcome Back Membership Reception last evening at The Vault in downtown Tampa. It was a wonderful evening and event and demonstrated the strong collegiality and professionalism amongst the members of the Hillsborough Bar.

    Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney Ron Frey, The Frey Law Firm, is an active member of the Hillsborough County Bar Association. The HCBA is a voluntary bar association in Tampa, Florida and has nearly 4,000 members consisting of judges, lawyers and other legal professionals. The HCBA’s stated mission is to promote respect for the law and the justice system through service to the legal profession and the community. The HCBA contributes greatly to both the Tampa legal community and the greater Tampa region.

    The HCBA event at The Vault in downtown Tampa, Florida

    HCBA at The Vault in Downtown Tampa – Membership Event

    If you are in search of a Tampa Attorney, please do not hesitate to contact Attorney Ron Frey and The Frey Law Firm for a free initial consultation. Attorney Frey is an experienced criminal defense attorney who serves clients in Tampa, Florida and beyond. We look forward to speaking with you.

    Tampa Criminal Attorney Ron Frey established The Frey Law Firm’s primary office in Tampa, Florida in order to better serve his clients charged with criminal offenses in Hillsborough County and beyond. If you are under investigation, or have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony offense, please do not hesitate to contact our office for a free initial consultation with an experience Criminal Defense Attorney in Tampa, Florida.

    If you have questions regarding a Tampa Computer Crime, or if you are under investigation and would like to speak with a Tampa Computer Lawyer or Tampa Internet Attorney, please contact our office or visit us on the web at our Internet Crime Attorney website, InternetCrime.com.

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    All Charges Dismissed Against Air Traffic Controller & Firefighter

    Sticky | August 22, 2019 trait General, Legal, News No comments yet
    Criminal Defense Lawyer Ron Frey

    Tampa Criminal Attorney Ron Frey Announces the Dismissal of All Charges Against his Client.

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    Tesla Autopilot: Autonomous Vehicles & the Law

    April 18, 2019 trait General, Legal, News, Social 1 comment

    Tesla, Autonomous Vehicles and the Law. Autonomous Vehicles will have a significant societal impact and will certainly impact the legal system in many ways.

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    Book Review: Lincoln’s Last Trial

    February 12, 2019 trait General, Legal, News, Reviews, Social No comments yet

    Lincoln’s Last Trial – The Murder Case That Propelled Him to the Presidency – By Dan Abrams & David Fisher

    Abraham Lincoln is remembered for many things, most notably his presidency, the civil war, and the abolition of slavery. What many may not realize is that Lincoln was an active and seasoned attorney who handled a wide range of cases involving everything from simple civil contract disputes, to complex corporate railroad litigation. It may come as a surprise to learn that Lincoln also served as an attorney for those accused of criminal conduct. Abraham Lincoln was a criminal defense lawyer. In Lincoln’s Last Trial, we find Lincoln fighting for a young man accused of murder.

    Abraham Lincoln – Criminal Defense Lawyer

    Throughout his career Lincoln represented clients charged with a wide range of criminal offenses, including forgeries, rape, attempted murder, murder, and everything in between. Lincoln’s Last Trial takes the reader back to Springfield, Illinois in 1859 and the murder case against Quinn “Peachy” Harrison.

    The Facts

    Lincoln was retained to represent Mr. Harrison, a young man charged with the murder of another young man, Greek Crafton. It was alleged that Harrison brutally slashed Crafton with a hunting knife during an altercation with Crafton and his brother, while within a small Springfield general store. Crafton had a deep cut in his stomach that went from one side of his body to the other. The wound was gruesome and Crafton’s bowels had to be pushed back into place by a doctor. He was on his death bed in agonizing pain for three days before passing. Harrison was arrested and charged with murder. The prosecution claimed that the act was premeditated and planned by Crafton in advance. If convicted, the sentence was the death penalty, by way of a public execution (hanging). Harrison’s family retained Lincoln to represent him.

    The Defense

    Harrison claimed he acted in self-defense. He alleged that Crafton and his brother had threatened him on a previous date and that they viciously attacked him within the store. Ultimately, the case would be decided by way of a jury trial with Abraham Lincoln for the defense.

    Criminal Procedure

    The book is a true story that is primarily told by way of a court reporter’s transcript that was produced during the trial. It is fascinating to observe the many similarities between a modern day criminal case and a criminal case from 1859.

    In many respects, the procedures in 1859 were quite similar to those employed today. There was a jury trial with a twelve person panel; over one hundred people were questioned during voir dire, or jury selection; there was a claim of self-defense; there was litigation and pre-trial hearings on issues involving hearsay; there were alleged statements made while on a deathbed; and many other evidentiary issues. However, there were many noteable differences as well. For instance, the law in Illinois at the time restricted those serving on a jury to naturalized white males who were property owning citizens.

    Over seventy-five witnesses were subpoenaed and most testified at some point during the pre-trial hearings and trial proceedings. The trial itself carried with it all of the suspense you would expect from a murder case that rocked a very small and tight-knit community, where everyone knew everyone else.

    The case involved eyewitness testimony, credibility contests, expert testimony from a doctor, dying declarations, tactical maneuvers by the prosecution and defense, questions from the jury and more.

    Lincoln Memorial
    The Lincoln Memorial

    Abraham Lincoln – Criminal Defense Lawyer

    Lincoln’s skill as a trial attorney is exhibited throughout the book. From his storytelling technique, to the manner with which he framed his arguments, it is apparent that he had an extremely persuasive and impactful approach. The book provides anecdotal looks into other cases Lincoln handled, including an interesting story about a women he represented who was charged with the murder of her husband. The book details her apparent escape as a fugitive from justice following her consultation with Lincoln, and some of the rumors that followed. These interludes, as well as anecdotes regarding Lincoln’s law partners and his law office (he didn’t lock the doors, panes of glass were missing, and the office was so cluttered that there was dirt and plants growing in the corner), make for an interesting read.

    The book provides profound insight into the legal system and the right to a trial by jury. This trial was late in Lincoln’s career as an attorney and shortly before his nomination as a presidential candidate by the Republican Party in 1860. Like President John Adams before him, one of our nation’s greatest leaders served as a criminal defense lawyer for those accused of the most heinous of crimes.

    This murder case was not a singular event for Lincoln. He appeared in approximately twenty-seven murder cases throughout his career as an attorney. In addition to representing the accused in cases, he also served as a prosecutor in others. The book discusses how he was once offered two-hundred dollars to represent a City and prosecute a case against alleged murder suspects. He turned down the offer and instead represented one of the accused for a quarter of that amount.

    The role of the criminal defense attorney is as vital to our functioning system of justice as any other role within the system. In order to get the most accurate results, it is imperative that the accused have not just adequate representation, but a skilled attorney who has the time, resource and experience to defend his or her client against the government’s allegations. When prosecutors, defense lawyers, judges, and juries all perform their roles to the best of their abilities and within the bounds of the law, tragic errors are generally minimized, the truth can be determined, and justice can be secured.

    Lincoln’s Last Trial is a great read for those interested in the roots of our criminal justice system, American history, Abraham Lincoln and the law.

    Reviewed by Attorney Ron Frey

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    Tampa Attorney Ron Frey – Super Lawyer 2019

    Sticky | January 29, 2019 trait Legal, News No comments yet

    The Frey Law Firm is pleased to announce that Attorney Ron Frey has been selected once again for inclusion as a Super Lawyer for 2019! This special honor is reserved for lawyers who exhibit excellence within their area of practice. Tampa Attorney Frey is a criminal defense lawyer who is widely known and recognized as a zealous advocate for his clients.

    DISTINCTIVE HONOR

    Less than 5% of attorneys are recognized as a SuperLawyer. Attorney Frey was first selected as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers in 2010 and has been recognized by Super Lawyers each year since.

    Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer Ron Frey – SuperLawyer Selection – 2019.

    Super Lawyers are selected following a rigorous peer-reviewed process based upon the attorney’s achievements and experience. Attorney Frey and The Frey Law Firm are committed to excellence in the representation of their clients. The Frey Law Firm has offices in Tampa, Florida, Charlotte, North Carolina and Cleveland, Ohio. 

    CONTACT THE TAMPA CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAW FIRM

    If you have a legal issue or question, please do not hesitate to contact Tampa Criminal Defense Attorney Frey and The Frey Law Firm for a free initial consultation and review. The firm has offices in Hillsborough County and serves clients throughout the State of Florida.

    If you, or someone you know, is in need of a Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer or is under investigation or has been charged with a criminal offense, please contact our law firm today.

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    Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer Close to Courthouse

    Sticky | October 16, 2018 trait Legal No comments yet

    Tampa Criminal Defense Lawyer Ron Frey and The Frey Law Firm, LLC are located in downtown Tampa close to the Old Hillsborough County Courthouse at 419 Pierce Street and the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Courthouse (Edgecomb Courthouse) located at 800 East Twiggs Street. This convenient office location enables the Tampa Defense Firm to serve its clients even more effectively. (more…)

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    The First DUI Arrest – Drunken Cab Driver, 1897

    September 10, 2018 trait General, Legal, News No comments yet

    According to reports, on September 10, 1897, a drunken motor cab driver in London, England was arrested for drunk driving (DUI) after crashing his vehicle. The driver entered a guilty plea and was fined. (more…)

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    Is it Pleaded Guilty, Plead Guilty, or Pled Guilty?

    August 22, 2018 trait Legal, News No comments yet

    President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, Michael Cohen, pleaded guilty in the Southern District of New York yesterday. As a result, journalists, commentators, and attorneys were again confronted with the question: Is it correct to say he pleaded guilty, plead guilty, or pled guilty?  (more…)

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    Surveillance of Crime and Digital Evidence

    August 15, 2018 trait General, Legal, News, Social No comments yet

    The general perception seems to be that homicides involving firearms are on the rise. However, the headlines from HumanProgress.org read otherwise: “Firearm Related Homicide has Fallen 28% in the U.S. since 1990.” Although it seems unbelievable, that is what the statistics from HumanProgress.org demonstrate. The statistics and methodologies are outlined within their article Homicide Rate from Firearms. This raises the question, why does it seem that violent crime is on the rise, even if that may not be statistically accurate? Is it reality, our perception, or the prevalence of Surveillance and digital evidence? Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Attorney Ron Frey will explore this question in greater detail below: (more…)

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