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Drug crime cases are often complex. Your entire case could be won or lost depending on whether a viable motion to suppress evidence is filed and litigated....

I am experienced in filing motions to suppress and motions to dismiss drug charges. After an arrest for a drug offense, it is important to speak with an attorney experienced...

I represent individuals charged with a wide variety of drug charges, in the following zip codes: 32112, 32131, 32139, 32140, 32147, 32148, 32157, 32177...

Chapter 893, F.S., contains different provisions criminalizing the possession, sale, purchase, manufacture, and delivery of controlled substances...

The only Attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke, represents clients charged with a wide variety of possession, sale, or trafficking offenses including...

Drug cases often revolve around the credibility of confidential informants who are working with undercover detectives to set up other individuals to...

In certain cases, the confidential informant (CI) will set up other individuals in exchange for direct cash payments from the law enforcement...

If your case involves a search of your person, vehicle or home, I will research every aspect of the case to have the illegally obtained evidence suppressed (i.e. "thrown out")...

Under the law, the word "possession" has a particular meaning. Possession of a drug does not require ownership. Possession of a drug is not necessarily...

The vehicle is stopped for speeding and there are two people in the vehicle. The officer asks the occupants to exit the vehicle and conducts a search...

A Motion to Dismiss is a written document that is sworn to by the defendant that recites the facts of the case as alleged by the police (assuming those facts are true)...

The vehicle is stopped for speeding and officer asks you to exit the vehicle and conducts a search (which typically means the officer is interested in more...

In some circumstances, a person charged with a drug crime can file a motion to dismiss the criminal charge because of the immunity provision of Section 893.21...

Under Florida law, it is unlawful for any person to be in actual or constructive possession of a controlled substance unless the substance was "lawfully obtained from...

The 911 Good Samaritan Act, codified in s. 893.21, F.S., prohibits a person from being charged, prosecuted, or penalized for possession...

Florida Statute § 322.055(1) provides that after a conviction for a crime involving the possession of a controlled substance (even including a misdemeanor...

If you have been arrested for any drug crime in Flagler county, Putnam county, Bunnell, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Crescent City, East Palatka or...

Florida legislature has enacted varying degrees of theft charges with different maximum penalties...

If you have been arrested for any type of theft charge, contact me to discuss the details of your case. If you need a shoplifting or theft Attorney for a case in the...

In rare cases, a shoplifting charge can result from an accidental taking when the person became distracted...

The criminal offense of shoplifting or retail theft can be charged as either a misdemeanor ("petit theft") or a felony ("grand theft")...

I am experienced in working with women and men to defend them against an accusation of shoplifting or petit theft in Flagler county and Putnam county...

The maximum penalty for a retail theft or shoplifting accusation depends on the value of the item taken...

The criminal offense of employee theft or embezzlement is treated harshly under Florida law. Like any theft offense, it is considered a crime of...

Below are the list of Penalties of Theft Offenses which depends on the value of the stolen item(s)...

Hiring a private Attorney like Kurt Teifke to handle the accusation can result in the charges being dropped by the prosecutor before the warrant is ever served...

There are multiple types of theft charges can be brought by the prosecutor under the Florida Law including...

If you have been arrested or accused of any theft charge, including shoplifting, scheme to defraud, fraud, theft, employee theft...

Florida regulates all aspects of owning and possessing a firearm through the creation of hundreds of criminal offenses...

Once you become the target of a Criminal Investigation, you should never make a statement to law enforcement...

The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke is focused exclusively on criminal defense in the following zip codes...

Types of Firearm and Weapon Crimes in Florida. The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke represent clients on a variety of weapon charges including...

The Florida Constitution has a specific provision dealing with the right to bear arms, Florida Constitution Article I, Section 8(a), which provides as follows..

Under the provisions of the Castle Doctrine, a person may use deadly force against another person who enters a residence or occupied automobile...

If the person using deadly force is outside of their residence or occupied automobile, deadly force may only be used when it is reasonably believed to be necessary...

Weapons charges can carry a minimum mandatory sentence, which means if convicted, you must serve a certain amount of your sentence day for day...

The court has the discretion to impose a sentence up to the maximum statutory allowed for the particular offense...

Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon is punishable by up to 15 years in prison, up to 15 years of probation, and up to $10,000 in fines...

The punishment for illegal possession of a firearm can vary from a misdemeanor to a felony, depending on the circumstances surrounding the possession...

Contact me today to discuss your gun crime case today, if you have been arrested for any offense involving a firearm in any of the following zip codes...

Surrendering on the warrant will result in another mugshot and another arrest record. In some cases, it might be better to file a "motion to surrender"...

The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke are experienced in helping people with an outstanding warrant in the following zip codes...

When you contact me about your outstanding arrest warrant, I can help you resolve the warrant or capias in Bunnell, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach...

Below are the types of arrest warrants exist in Florida. 1)An arrest warrant was issued for a probation violation. 2)Pick Up Order...

Many people find out about the warrant when a bail bond company in Bunnell, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Crescent City, East Palatka, Georgetown, Florahome...

Pick Up Order (PUO) directs the law enforcement officer to deliver the juvenile to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC) if the child does not appear in...

Chapter 985, Florida Statutes governs the detention of juveniles in Florida. See ch. 985, pt. V, Fla. Stat. Part III of chapter 985 expressly states that the sole means...

The fact that you did not voluntarily surrender on the warrant is perhaps the most important factor the court will consider when determining the bond...

I am experienced in sealing and expunging records throughout Flagler county, Putnam county and the surrounding areas of Bunnell, Palm Coast...

It is critical that you begin the process to seal or expunge a criminal record as soon as possible to protect your good name and career...

Every person has the right to inspect or copy any public record made or received in connection with the official business...

Private mugshot websites often keep the photographs online even if the person was found not guilty or the charges were dropped...

Circuit and County Courts in Putnam County and Flagler County Florida have continuing jurisdiction over criminal records which allow courts to seal...

When applying for a job, you will most certainly be asked if you have been arrested or entered a plea to a criminal offense...

If you can answer NO to each of the questions below, then you are probably eligible to have your Florida record sealed or expunged...

If your Florida record is expunged, then the public does not generally have access to any records of the arrest or prosecution...

Once a criminal record is sealed in Florida, the public will no longer have access to the record. After the record...

If you entered a plea and were sentenced in: 32112, 32131, 32139, 32140, 32147, 32148, 32157, 32177, 32181, 32187, 32189...

In some cases, juvenile arrest records are sealed or expunged automatically or by operation of the law, without any petition or request being filed by...

Juvenile records are normally retained by the Criminal Justice Information Program (CJIP) until the offender reached the age of 24...

Under Florida Statute, 943.0585(4), a court order is required to access expunged criminal history information...

Any criminal court file sealed pursuant to court order issued in conformity with Section 943.059, Florida Statutes, is generally confidential...

As in most states including Florida, the photograph customarily taken after an arrest is often referred to as a mugshot. A mugshot is a public record...

Recently other states have addressed the problem in a variety of different ways to remove mugshots online after sealing or expunging a criminal...

New exemptions to the public record requirements which took effect on July 1, 2017 was recently created by the Florida Legislature...

I understand that you need this process completed as quickly as possible. Contact me today for a free consultation. The free consultation is...

Defending yourself against any criminal accusation is a stressful experience, but these difficulties are increased if you live out of state...

Winning a motion to suppress or motion to dismiss may result in the most favorable resolution of the case while still minimizing the number of trips to court...

We can discuss the possibility of entering a diversion program without ever returning to the State of Florida if this is your first offense...

Countless people are arrested in Bunnell, Palm Coast, Flagler Beach, Crescent City, East Palatka, Georgetown, Florahome, Hollister...

In the event that favorable plea negotiations take place and the prosecutor is willing to reduce the charges against you, you may be able to enter a...

In a criminal case, the first concern is whether the prosecutor for the State of Florida can prove each and every element of the criminal offense...

In most self-defense cases, the defendant will request and should receive an instruction on both deadly and non-deadly use of force for self-defense...

Contact me or go to The Law Office of Kurt Teifke to discuss how a particular criminal defense may apply to the facts of your case...

More prosecutions in Flagler County and Putnam County are involved with concentrated forms of marijuana including oils, wax, resin and hash...

The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke fight marijuana cases aggressively. As your Attorney, I can help you understand the best strategy...

Florida Statute 322.055 requires the court to send in paperwork to the DHSMV that will automatically trigger an immediate 12 month revocation...

Misdemeanor Offenses for Marijuana and Felony Offenses for Cannabis under Florida Law...

The mere possession of marijuana (aka cannabis, pot, weed) is a misdemeanor punishable up to 12 months in jail and a 12-month revocation of your driver's license...

If you are charged with a crime of violence in Crescent City, East Palatka, Georgetown, Florahome, Hollister, Interlachen, also Bunnell, Palm Coast...

Below are the following types of charges are commonly prosecuted in Flagler County and Putnam County: 1)kidnapping 2)child abuse...

Below are the examples of violent misdemeanor crimes included:1)Stalking 2)Battery 3)Assault 4)Conspiracy to commit any of the foregoing offenses...

Law enforcement officers often rush to make an arrest without doing a complete investigation, even in cases with no physical evidence as every allegation...

The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke provides a free and confidential consultation so that you can discuss the criminal accusation...

Soliciting Child for Sexual Conduct Using a Device – in these cases, officers use elaborate undercover sting operations by posing as a child online...

Many of these Sex Crime Cases involve child witnesses and not always the most reliable witnesses. If the case lacks evidence, the child must testify in court...

The criminal defense attorney for sexually motivated crimes should file and litigate a motion to dismiss founded on entrapment...

Your driver license can be revoked if you are convicted of a crime involving lewdness or prostitution. That's because Florida Statute Section...

White-collar crimes usually involves accusations of fraud or theft by a person of high social status committed during their employment while motivated by greed...

I represent clients who need to seal a criminal record or expunge a criminal record throughout the State of Florida including but not limited...

Below are the different kinds of crimes that are classified as a white collar crime. I represent clients in the following types of white collar crimes...

White-collar crime consists of a sophisticated and complex scheme involving specialized knowledge. Most of the time these actions are hidden among...

White Collar Crimes in every case refers to financial crimes. Florida law also provides for a specific charge related to white collar crimes committed...

If you are charged with a crime, it is important to understand the statutory penalties. The statutory penalties refer to the minimum and maximum sentence...

The court must find 3 things before making a determination that the defendant qualifies for the enhanced sentencing provisions as a HFO including...

If you qualify as a Violent Career Criminal (VCC) then the State may file a notice to increase your sentence. By entering a plea to such an offense after...

The conviction for the felony or other qualified offense necessary for the imposition of a Violent Career Criminal Sentence has not been set aside...

As a Criminal Defense Attorney, I can file a Motion to Reduce Bond. The purpose of the bond motion is to show the court that the defendant ties...

Under Florida Statute Section F.S. 903.18, any cash bond may be substituted for a surety bond anytime before a breach of bond...

Under Florida Statute Section 903.047, the defendant must comply with certain conditions of release imposed by the Court...

At first appearance, the court will then set a bond amount and impose other conditions of released aimed at protecting the safety of the alleged victim...

Florida law provides for several different types of probation violation cases that all involve some level of supervision with a probation officer including the following...

Contact me or go to The Law Office of Kurt Teifke to discuss defenses that may be available under Florida law for the particular facts and circumstances of your case....

Once the probation officer submits the paperwork for the violation of probation (VOP), the judge can grant a bond...

The Florida Department of Corrections listed approximately 167,000 people as of June 30, 2017, who were on active felony probation...

If you are found to be in violation of your probation, either after a hearing or after entering an admission, the court can sentence you to any sentence...

Below you will see the list of how can a violation of probation occur: 1)Violating the county ordinance 2)Lying to the probation officer 3)Failure to comply with the Terms...

Before the probationary terms can modified or enhanced, the trial court must comply with the requirements of section 948.06. Section 948.06(1)(b)...

During the hearing, the court will review each allegation of violation on a case-by-case basis to determine under the particular facts and circumstances of the case...

The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke is ready to assist you with your Violation of Probation case. Whether the underlying offense...

After an arrest for Driving under the Influence (DUI) in any of the following zip codes, contact me to discuss the best strategies to fight the...

The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke focuses almost exclusively on criminal defense with an emphasis on fighting charges for driving under the...

Hiring an experienced Attorney like me early in your case is crucial to protecting your privilege to drive and increasing your chances of avoiding...

A DUI cannot be filed as a felony unless: 1)there are three prior DUI convictions in the lifetime of the driver (the 4th DUI); 2)it involves a crash with death or serious bodily...

Trials often can be more complicated than many types of felony charges because of the nature of the scientific evidence including field sobriety...

Pursuant to Rule 6.290 of the Florida Rules of Traffic Court and section 316.656, Florida Statutes, no court shall withhold, defer or suspend...

The first stage in a DUI case is protecting your privileges to drive. After the arrest, the officer will take your driver's license and issue you a notice of suspension if...

Florida law requires that the hearing officer SHALL invalidate the suspension if the arresting officer or the breath test operator fails to appear...

If you win the hearing, I will give you a copy of the order, which you will then take to the DMV and you will be able to obtain a duplicate copy of your driver's license...

Below you will see the list of administrative suspension length. "Hard period" means the time period which you are not eligible for a hardship license...

After the arrest, the clerk's office will schedule your first court date called an arraignment in front of the judge. If you do not have an Attorney, the court...

Each level of charges are reduced can save you thousands of dollars and indirect consequences that would otherwise occur...

If you retain me as your laywer, I will waive your appearance at arraignment and enter a written not guilty plea on your behalf...

Hiring an experienced Lawyer to fight your case may help you avoid conviction which may save you thousands...

The prosecutor can attempt to show that you were under the influence of alcohol or an intoxicating substance to the extent that your normal faculties...

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) case's strongest evidence are usually the results of a chemical test, including a breath test, blood test, or urine test showing...

Many of the refusal cases are quite difficult for the prosecutor to take to trial because the prosecutor's most important piece of evidence, the test results, does not exist...

Florida law distinguishes between civil traffic infractions and criminal traffic violations, which are classified as a felony or misdemeanor...

The one attorney at The Law Office of Kurt Teifke focuses on criminal traffic charges in the following areas: Flagler county, Putnam county...

Most of the violations of chapter 316, Florida Statutes, are classified as non-criminal traffic infractions. Florida law, however, provides for several...

One common type of traffic crime is driving under the influence (DUI or DWI in other jurisdictions). Florida law allows for many different ways...

Some provisions of chapter 316 apply to owners of vehicles, but most of the provisions of chapter 316 apply to drivers and operators...

For many types of suspensions or revocations, you can apply for a hardship license if you meet certain conditions. The hearing to determine whether...

Below are the list of the following sanctions that are not eligible for early reinstatement (often called the hardship license) under Florida law...

After an arrest for any misdemeanor or felony driving offense, contact me to learn more about the particular crime you are charged with and the defenses that might apply...

The United States Constitution gives each of us the right to remain silent under the 5th Amendment and the right to be represented by an attorney under the 6th Amendment...

I represent juveniles at all stages of the case from the initial criminal investigation, the first appearance, the delinquency case summons, arraignment...

I have experience representing minors under the age of 18 in a wide variety of cases in Hollister, Interlachen, Lake Comoo, Palatka, Pomona Park, San Mateo, Satsuma...

The first step is determining whether the prosecutor has sufficient evidence to prove each element of the offense in a criminal case that involves a child or teenager...

A violation of the law is alleged through a delinquent complaint filed by a law enforcement officer regarding a felony, misdemeanor, contempt of court or violation...

Within 24 hours of being taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center (JAC), the child will be brought before the court for a detention hearing...

The Florida Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) will initiate the intake process by reviewing a copy of the charging report from the officer that made the arrest or the clerk of the court...

If the Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) recommends a non-judicial intervention program, also called as Florida juvenile diversion program...

When a felony offense is alleged, the Attorney has the opportunity to take the deposition of the witnesses involved...

If the child is found responsible for the allegations in the petition or adjudicated delinquent of a criminal offense after entering an admission...

The court can order a supervision program called "probation" if a juvenile is found guilty of a delinquent act. Probation is a form of supervision that restricts...

A Juvenile Probation Officer (JPO) is assigned after a juvenile is placed on probation. The JPO will supervise the child to determine whether the child is complying...

After release from a residential program, the juvenile will be supervised as part of post-commitment probation or conditional release...

In Florida, any person arrested for a criminal offense who is under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile. However, even juvenile offenses can be transferred to adult court...

Detention - status of a juvenile being secured in a juvenile facility under the order of the court on a temporary basis while awaiting a juvenile court hearing...

If your child has been detained at the Detention Center, contact me or go to The Law Office of Kurt Teifke to discuss your options...

The juvenile justice system is supposed to be geared toward rehabilitating the child. However, all too often, overzealous prosecutors focus on taking...

If you were served with a petition for a protective order (i.e. "an injunction") and want to contest the allegations after being served with the petition...

I aggressively fight to protect our clients from the serious consequences of these protective restraining orders...

At the Law Office I investigate the allegations made by the petitioner. Although these hearings take place on an emergency basis, you are entitled to have an attorney...

Domestic violence injunctions are serious matters with consequences that can last a lifetime including...

Any person (regardless of gender) claiming to be the victim of violence can apply for an injunction for protection against domestic violence or repeat violence...

Reasons the court might deny a petition for injunction for protection against domestic, repeat, dating, sexual violence or stalking is if the Petitioner fails...

After the court schedules the hearing on the petition, the petitioner is generally permitted to amend or supplement the petition at any time to state further reasons...

At the final hearing, I cross-examine the petitioner and present other testimony and evidence. These hearings are governed by the Florida Family Law Rules...

Once a final injunction for protection is granted against you in Florida, serious consequences can result including the following...

Under the following circumstances, Federal law 18 U.S.C.A. Section 922(g)(8-9), prohibits any person from owning, possessing, using a firearm or ammunition...

A restraining order for domestic violence may be requested by a person who claims to be the victim of domestic violence or who claims to believe...

A person must claim to have been a victim of two acts of violence or stalking committed by another, in order to file a restraining order petition for Repeat Violence...

Dating violence under Florida law refers to violence between two individuals involved in an intimate or romantic relationship that was significant...

Under the Florida Law, Sexual violence refers to at least one incident of sexual battery, or any other forcible felony involving a sexual act or an attempted sexual act regardless...

The Petition for Injunction for Protection against Stalking requires the Petitioner to disclose any reasons why the Petitioner believes he or she is a victim...

At the hearing, the judge will hear testimony from the petitioner and respondent. The judge can grant the restraining order, continue the restraining order hearing...

If the granted Order for Protection is violated, the petitioner can file an Affidavit of Violation of Injunction in the Clerk of Court's office where the alleged violation occurred...

Once an accusation is made, with or without any independent facts to support those allegations, the court will routinely grant the protective order on a temporary...

The restraining order is in effect until it is dismissed by the court, regardless of what the petitioner tells you. If the petitioner desires to have the restraining order dismissed...

If such injunction for protection was dismissed prior to July 1, 2017, the petition, and the contents thereof, are exempt only if the respondent requests the exemption...

If you were served with a petition for a protective order against against domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence. repeat violence, stalking, or cyberstalking...

Domestic violence cases are treated differently than many other types of crimes. For example, after an arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence in Bunnell, Palm Coast...

My clients have faced serious consequences to their employment or professional license because of this type of allegation. Those consequences often impact...

Domestic Violence is defined to include any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household...

A defendant adjudicated guilty, who intentionally committed bodily harm to another person, under the Florida Law must serve...

Florida law defines a domestic violence crime when the offense is committed on one family or household member by another family or household member....

After an arrest, the next court date will be scheduled within a few weeks of the arraignment. If you retain a criminal defense attorney, a waiver of arraignment...

I represent clients against criminal charges for domestic violence, and after a request is made for an injunction or protective order prohibiting domestic violence...

Most common types of property crimes in Florida include criminal mischief, theft, fraud, trespassing, arson, burglary of a vehicle, occupied dwelling...

Before you speak with any law enforcement officer about the allegations against you, call us to speak to an attorney about the specific facts and circumstances of your case...