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Bob Sombathy
- Bob Sombathy Recertified by the Florida Bar as a Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer
- What to Do If You Are Charged with a Crime While Visiting Florida
- Insanity Defense in Criminal Cases
- What to Know About Charges for Drug Possession with Intent to Sell
Criminal Defense
- Warrant Out for Your Arrest: Should You Turn Yourself In?
- What Happens After a Criminal Conviction?
- Police Want to Question You: Do You Need a Lawyer First?
- Understanding the Burden of Proof in Criminal Cases
- What Makes You an Accessory to a Crime?
- First-Time Offender Programs in Florida: Eligibility and Benefits
- Avoiding Criminal Charges During Labor Day Celebrations
- Criminal Consequences of Prostitution and Solicitation Charges
- The Importance of Local Defense Counsel in Out-of-State Criminal Trials
- What Happens If You Confess at the Police Station?
- What Are the Most Common Defense Strategies?
- How Much Evidence is Needed to be Charged With a Crime?
- Should I Tell My Attorney If I Committed the Crime?
- Tips to Help You Talk to Your Criminal Defense Lawyer
- What You Should and Should Not Do During an Arrest
- What is Duress? Legal Definition and Qualifications
- What to Do if You Are Arrested While on Spring Break
- Resisting Arrest: Understanding Charges and Penalties
- Benefits of Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney
- The Difference Between Petty and Grand Theft
- Understanding Parole and Probation Differences in Florida
- Florida’s 10-20-Life Law: Mandatory Minimums for Weapons Offenses
- Understanding Plea Bargains in Florida Criminal Cases
- Simple Assault vs. Aggravated Assault: Legal Distinctions and Consequences
- What Are Miranda Rights? Strategies If Your Rights Were Violated
- Understanding Your Rights During a Traffic Stop
- Bail Bonds in Bay County: How They Work and What to Expect
- How Driving with a Suspended License Impacts a DUI Charge
- White Collar Crimes in Florida: Types and Defenses
- Navigating Florida’s New Gun Laws and Avoiding Arrests
- How to Choose the Right Criminal Defense Lawyer
- Defense Strategies for Grand Theft and Embezzlement Cases
- Conspiracy and Drug Trafficking Charges Explained
- Strategies for Defending Against Date Rape Accusations
- What Are Penalties and Possible Defenses for Public Indecency?
- Understanding the Criminal Justice Process in Bay County
- Building an Effective Defense Against Arson Charges
- Search and Seizure: Understanding Your Legal Rights
- What Constitutes Extortion Under Florida Law?
- Types of Motor Vehicle Crimes and Their Defenses
- Sex Crime Charges and Registration Laws in Florida
- Breath and Blood Test Refusals for DUI in Florida
- Manslaughter vs. Murder: Legal Distinctions and Penalties
- Understanding the Differences Between Burglary, Robbery & Theft
- Strategies for Defending Against Armed Robbery Charges
- Drug Possession Laws and Defenses
- What to Do If You are Facing a DUI Charge
- Possible Defenses for Assault Charges in Florida
- Felony v. Misdemeanor Charges: What’s the Difference?
- Questions You Should Ask Your Potential Criminal Defense Lawyer
Domestic Violence
- Stalking Laws in Florida: Definitions and Penalties
- Defenses Against False Domestic Violence Accusations
Drug Crimes
- What to Know About Drug Paraphernalia Charges
- Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in Florida: Laws and Penalties
- Understanding Minimum Mandatory Prison Terms for Drug Trafficking
- Prescription Drug Sale Charges: What to Know
DUI
- Does “I Was Drunk” Mean You Can’t Be Convicted?
- Do Field Sobriety Tests Hold Up in Court?
- DUI Checkpoint Refusals: Consequences and Considerations
- Beyond DUI: Other Alcohol-Related Crimes in Florida
Estate Planning
- Florida Law How To: Transferring Title to a Car After the Owner Dies
- Frequently Asked Questions About Probate
- Frequently Asked Questions About Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning
Felony
- Crimes That Can Result in the Death Penalty in Florida
- Understanding Felony Enhancement Due to Prior Convictions
Firm News
- Julie Ann Sombathy Appointed to the 2026 Board of Impact100 Gulf Coast
- Criminal Defense Attorney Bob Sombathy Featured on “The Iron Gavel”
- Jury Finds Andre Walker Not Guilty of Attempted First Degree Murder
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