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Mon - Fri:	9:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Gibsonton (13 miles)
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The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger is a Tampa criminal defense law firm with years of experience in fighting for the rights of the criminally accused. If you have been arrested for an offense in Tampa, Florida, then it is essential for you to seek the assistance of our skilled representatives immediately!

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Northeast Tampa, Historic Ybor

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Florida Association of Criminal Defense, President of Pinellas Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Phone: (813) 288-4634

Address: 1228 E 7th Ave, Suite 250, Tampa, FL 33605

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Divorce
Child Custody and Visitation
Child abuse charges can include serious penalties that can permanently alter a person's life and career. Almost all child abuse charges score mandatory prison on the state guidelines. The mere allegation of child abuse can be enough to cause serious damage to your reputation and future. In addition, state prosecutors, judges, as well as juries have a natural inclination to assume the allegations are true. These preconceptions must be overcome in order for your case to be successfully resolved. There are countless cases on record in which children have made false allegations of child abuse for various reasons. Child abuse allegations frequently surface when parents are fighting for child custody or when a child is trying to cover up some other wrong the child committed.
Child Abuse
Depending on the nature of the allegations, you can be charged with child abuse or aggravated child abuse, both felony offenses in the state of Florida. Statutes define child abuse as the knowing or willful abuse of a child that does not lead to serious injury or permanent disability. Aggravated child abuse involves battery against a child, including the intentional infliction of great bodily harm or a permanent disability or disfigurement. It can also be charged when a deadly weapon is used in an incident of abuse.

Criminal Defense
Here at The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger, our criminal defense attorney wants nothing more than to help you through this difficult legal process. Attorney Hessinger's representation can make a difference in the outcome of your case. By filling out the following case evaluation form, our attorney can get to know your unique situation a little better. We will use this information to immediately begin working on the proper defense strategy for your case. When we hear from you, our team will get into contact with you as shortly as possible. We understand that time is of the essence in a criminal case, and we will work to begin helping you as soon as we can.
DUI/DWI
Drivers are arrested for drunk driving if they are found to be operating their vehicles with a Blood Alcohol Level (BAL) of.08% or higher. If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), conviction could result in a number of harsh penalties. It is important to note, however, that you can challenge the charges and take action to fight the potential consequences with the skilled representation of an experienced DUI defense attorney in Tampa.
Traffic Violations
The prosecutor has the power to file a lesser charge such as reckless driving, or even file a "no information" dismissing the case. If the police officers were over-zealous or mistaken in their investigation, we may be able to demonstrate the weaknesses in your case to the prosecutor and obtain a reduction in charges.
Sex Crimes
Our legal team will get into action at once to fight to protect your future freedom and reputation. As a convicted sex offender, in many cases, the individual can be incarcerated for an indefinite period of time and will be required to register as a sex offender, usually for life. If you have been accused of a sex crime your future freedom is in danger if you fail to act quickly and defend yourself.
Fraud
Robbery
Robbery is the taking of money or other property from a person by use of force, violence, assault or putting in fear. Robbery is an extremely serious offense that can result in severe penalties. It's not uncommon for a robbery charge to be punishable by a term of years not exceeding life in prison. In Florida, life in prison means you never get out - no early release and no parole.
Burglary
Florida's burglary statute is extremely convoluted and should be reviewed thoroughly before making any determination about how someone is likely to be charged. This section is a mere overview of the burglary statute and does not cover all of the possible charging options available to a prosecutor. Burglary occurs when a person enters a dwelling, a structure, or a conveyance with the intent to commit a crime therein.
White Collar Crimes
White collar offenses are sometimes committed by groups of individuals working as part of a single criminal enterprise, and the level of ingenuity can be remarkable. Although non-violent, white collar crimes are usually prosecuted with extreme vigor due to their level of complexity and the enormous sums of monetary damages that the individual or corporate victim suffers as a result.
Theft
Misdemeanors
A "Withhold" could be possible for those who are facing their first criminal charge, either a misdemeanor or felony. In some cases, it is possible when the accused has a prior criminal record. Evaluating your case early is crucial in order to determine if you are eligible to seek this alternative. A withhold is usually used when the individual is seen as having exhibited uncharacteristic behavior and allows "one free bite of the apple". Through this legal alternative, there is no conviction on the individual's record.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
This action can be of great practical assistance to the defendant. If he is asked on a job or loan application if he has ever been convicted of a particular charge, he can lawfully say "no". This allows the individual to avoid the serious repercussions of having a felony conviction on their permanent record. A felony conviction results in severe restrictions, including being restricted from owning a firearm, not being allowed to vote, or to serve on a jury, among others. A Withhold is also of benefit in helping the individual avoid revocation of his driver license where that revocation is mandatory for conviction, such as in cases of drug possession.
Assault
The problem is that most assault charges are related to threats allegedly made with firearms. The use of a firearm charges the charge from simple assault to aggravated assault with a firearm. Aggravated Assault with a firearm is a third degree felony that carries a three year minimum mandatory prison sentence. This means that if you are convicted the Court, in almost all situations, must sentence you to at least the three year minimum mandatory prison sentence. If you receive a three year minimum mandatory prison sentence, you will serve every day of the sentence without any opportunity for early release. Aggravated assault can also be committed by using a deadly weapon that is not a firearm. If no firearm is used then there is no three year minimum mandatory sentence.
Murder
Every murder case is different; however, in almost all murder cases intensive upfront investigation is needed to make sure that all evidence that may be helpful to the defense is preserved. This may involve having additional witnesses located and interviewed. You cannot count on law enforcement to document evidence that is beneficial to the accused's case. Sometimes additional scientific testing is required and often scientific experts are needed to evaluate the evidence. Additionally, in almost all murder case it is important for the defense team to conduct an independent evaluation of the crime scene.
Juvenile Crimes
Probation Violation
Depending on the underlying charge and the basis for the violation, a VOP can place the client in immediate jeopardy of incarceration. In misdemeanor cases, the resulting sentence can involve up to twelve months in the county jail and, in felony cases, it can involve many years in the Florida State prison system. Our Tampa criminal defense lawyer at The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger is very familiar with the complicated laws applicable to probation violations, and knows how to navigate our way through them to obtain the best possible results for our clients. This may involve a modification of the original terms and conditions to avoid a revocation of probation, or a negotiated period of incarceration that is less than what the sentencing guidelines would otherwise require. In situations where the basis for a violation of felony probation involves a new felony charge, we are sometimes able to negotiate an amendment of the new felony charge to a misdemeanor to avoid a lengthy prison sentence.
Homicide
After receiving reports of a fatal shooting at a home in Citrus Park, deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Department identified two men they believe to have been responsible for the robbery-turned-homicide. One suspect is accused of carrying out the robbery and murders, while the second was booked for accessory to the deed. According to initial reports filed by local law...
Arson
Shoplifting
The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger has effectively represented hundreds of individuals that have been accused of theft, including burglary, robbery, and retail theft. Our Tampa criminal defense attorney 's experience ranges from accusations of shoplifting to theft allegations involving millions of dollars. In every case that we undertake representation, all efforts are made to have charges dismissed or to have the State Attorney file a "no information."
Restraining Order
When someone is accused of child abuse or spousal abuse, they may be issued a restraining order. A restraining order violation could lead to being held in contempt of court. Stalking / aggravated stalking involves continually harassing a victim with malicious intent. If you have any further questions regarding domestic violence, contact a member of our legal team or see the links below...
Kidnapping
Sometimes parents embroiled in bitter custody or divorce battles use their children to get back at the other parent. This can range from lying to get the court to grant them custody to accusing the other parent of kidnapping the child in order to ensure that do not get to spend time with the child. Being accused of kidnapping is a serious offense, and even if the child is your own, you may face...
Manslaughter
A person confronts you in a bar, gets in your face and calls you some rather unsavory things. You feel your personal space is being invaded and push the guy back in the chest. The guy goes and sits down and then a minute or two latter slumps over and dies from a stroke. You are charged with manslaughter. This same factual scenario occurred in the Tampa Bay area and resulted in manslaughter charges being filed by the State.
Internet Crimes
Those accused of committing white collar crimes may be highly educated, gainfully employed, and often possess superior technical abilities. White collar crimes, such as fraud and internet crimes, tend to be "economic" in nature and usually entail the diversion or usurping of funds from financial institutions, employers, clients, or complete strangers. While the circumstances can vary considerably, many white collar schemes involve the unauthorized access of databases to obtain personal identification information of others, including social security numbers, credit and debit card numbers, and bank account numbers. Others involve the manipulation of financial records by office staff in attempt to cover up the regular and consistent theft of company revenue.
Prostitution
Every year, people are falsely accused of sex crimes. Many people feel as though their case is hopeless, however, a skilled and aggressive attorney could fight for your rights. If you were accused of child pornography, molestation, sex with a minor, solicitation of a minor, online solicitation of a minor, or statutory rape, you could be facing harsh penalties. Any sex crime that involves a child under the age of eighteen will be punished to the fullest extent of the law. Prostitution and solicitation are illegal almost everywhere in the U.S. If you were accused of exchanging a sexual act for money or offering money, you could be forced to register as a sex offender for the rest of your life.
Extortion
Hit and Run
A Tampa man who had been arrested and released after a hit and run accident involving serious injury is back in custody after police received the results of a blood test conducted at the time of his arrest. The crash occurred late in the evening on July 27 th. The man, 38-year-old D.W., was driving an SUV south on Providence Road when he allegedly failed to stop at a stop sign at the intersection...

Property Damage
According to Florida Statute 316.062, all motorists have a duty to give information and render aid if they are involved in a crash that results in injury or death to another person or damage to another vehicle. This means that if you get in an accident where any type of property damage occurs or a person is hurt, you are legally obligated to stop and exchange information with any other parties...

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