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Backed by 15 Years' Experience
as a Former Prosecutor Specialized in Criminal Defense

Impact Charging Decision

By Providing The Prosecutor With Information That May Impact The Charging Decision

The prosecutor makes a charging decision in every case. Just because the police arrested you does not mean that the prosecutor will file the same charges against you. There are times when the prosecutor will file the same charges that the police arrested you for or even add charges that the police did not think of. However, the prosecutor also has the power to file lesser charges or even file a 'no information' meaning that the arrested is not going to be prosecuted.

Our firm makes every effort to impact the prosecutor's filing decision in a positive manner. Frequently the prosecutor has only heard one side of the story. Providing the prosecutor with your additional witnesses, evidence and law can change the prosecutor's charging decision. My 15 years at the Pinellas County State Attorneys office working with these prosecutors has given me unique insight into why charges are filed, reduced and dropped by the prosecutor. There is only a limited time period to provide this additional evidence to the prosecutor before a charging decision is made. Hiring an attorney early in the game can be very beneficial.

For more information on impacting the prosecutor's charging decision please see the article: "Strike While the Iron is Hot - Impacting the Prosecutor's Charging Decision".

Our Settlements & Verdicts

Our top priority is to devise customized legal strategies that are tailored to the unique legal needs of our clients, no matter how simple or complicated their situations, might be.

  • DUI charge reduced to Reckless Driving DUI
  • Not Guilty after Jury Trial Possession of Undersize Stone Crab Claws
  • Reduced to Felony Battery, dismissed, sealed. Aggravated Battery
  • All charges dropped. Loitering and Prowling
  • All charges dropped. Battery Domestic
  • All charges dropped. Battery on Spouse

    Why Choose The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger?

    • 15 years experience in the State Attorney's office
    • Confidential, complimentary initial consultations
    • Accepting calls and cases 24 hours a day
    • Exclusively devoted to criminal defense
    • Tried Over 140 Jury Trials
    • Impressive track record of charge reductions, acquittals, and dismissals

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    Hear From Our Happy Clients

    At The Law Office of Timothy Hessinger, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.

      "He helped our entire family feel secure"
      Mr Hessinger acted in a professional and competent manor. I felt very secure with him handling my case.
      - Former Client
      "He was professional, patient, knowledgeable, kind, helpful, and compassionate."
      His level of expertise in his field was was above anything I could have imagined.
      - Diane C.
      "Tim is well respected within the legal community."
      It is evident that Tim is well respected within the legal community by the prosecution and the judiciary.
      - Legal Professional
      "We are so grateful beyond words as to hiring such a dedicated attorney who always had our back."
      Tim was always available either by text, call, and email; he always promptly answered our questions as to anything pertaining to our case.
      - Vivianna
      "I was in the most capable hands!"
      From my initial interview to the successful conclusion of my case, Mr. Hessinger was extremely thorough, thoughtful and most of all gave me a sense of security knowing that I was in the most capable of hands.
      - Dave