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In Florida, when a person is accused of a criminal offense the accused is entitled to an arraignment hearing in order to be notified of the charge and in order to enter a plea. There are many advantages to retaining counsel when a person is under investigation for a criminal offense or if a person…

“This call originates from an inmate correctional facility and is subject to monitoring and recording.” The Florida Department of Corrections currently has approximately 80,000 inmates incarcerated. The Florida Administrative Code mandates that all inmate calls, except those placed to attorneys under proper procedures, and to foreign consulates, shall be subject to monitoring and recording. Notice to…

On August 17, 2020, the Hillsborough County Sheriff unveiled new body-worn cameras that will be worn and utilized by uniformed patrol Deputies as well as other units within the Department. Body worn cameras offer the potential to provide transparency in policing and are often utilized as evidence within criminal investigations against suspects, as well as…

Searching for a Tampa Criminal Attorney? Tampa Criminal Lawyer Ron Frey established The Frey Law Firm, LLC in Tampa, Florida in order to serve his clients who are facing criminal charges in Hillsborough County, Tampa, and beyond. Whether you are facing a felony or misdemeanor crime in Hillsborough County, the Middle District of Florida, or…

As a Criminal Defense Lawyer, I am often asked “Are my communications wiretapped?” and how prevalent the use of wiretaps or electronic monitoring of communications is by the government. There is a general concern in our society that many communications may be monitored by the government. This concern is not limited to those engaging in…

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…

The Frey Law Firm and Attorney Ron Frey successfully defended an air traffic controller and firefighter who was indicted for alleged crimes involving a purported weapon of mass destruction. Following nearly two years of exhaustive review and litigation, all charges were completely dismissed. In a televised interview with WSOCTV, Channel 9 News, Attorney Frey maintained…

Autonomous Vehicles have the potential to dramatically alter the legal landscape. Although traffic stops are not systematically tracked around the country, it is reported by OpenPolicing.Stanford.edu that “Police pull over more than 50,000 drivers on a typical day, more than 20 million motorists every year.” Further, in 2017 alone, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…

Following his sentencing hearing in his second federal case, Paul Manafort was indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on state charges. What about Double Jeopardy? At the start of any criminal investigation, attorneys attempt to determine whether the case will be prosecuted by state or federal authorities (or both). This is not always clear at…

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…