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What to Do if Facing a Domestic Violence Charge in Florida?
Anyone facing a domestic violence charge in Florida needs to know that their future is in jeopardy. Domestic violence crimes can occur in just a few seconds but hang over both the accused and the alleged victim for the rest of their lives.
What to Do if Arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Florida?
If you’ve been arrested for carrying a concealed weapon in Florida, you could be facing severe penalties. These cases are taken seriously.
Resisting Arrest in Florida: What to Do Next?
Resisting arrest in Florida is a common crime used by the police. If you’ve been charged with resisting arrest, some steps can help save your future.
Will Disorderly Conduct in Florida Affect My Criminal Record?
Disorderly Conduct in Florida is a relatively minor crime that covers a range of offenses for people who have allegedly acted disruptively.
How Long Does a Felony Stay on Your Record in Florida
If you’ve been arrested and are facing charges for a felony in Florida, then you probably have many questions regarding the impact on your future.
What Charges Could You Face for Being in a Bar Fight in Florida?
If you’ve been involved in a bar fight in Florida you may have committed a crime and face severe penalties. Bar fights are not uncommon.
What to Do if You’ve Been Charged With Drug Trafficking in Florida?
If you've been charged with drug trafficking in Florida, then you're facing the state's most severe drug crime. The consequences can be life-changing.
What to Do if Charged With Reckless Driving in Florida?
If you've been charged with reckless driving in Florida, you could face severe consequences that can have a life-long impact.
How to Fight a DUI Charge in Florida?
If you’re facing a DUI charge in Florida, you could face serious penalties. However, facing charges is not the same as being convicted.
The Pinellas County DUI Diversion Program
If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Pinellas County then you may be eligible for the DUI Rehabilitation of Offenders Program (D.R.O.P).
5 Attorneys at Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid Receive Super Lawyers Designations
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. announces that five of its attorneys have been named as Florida Super Lawyers for 2021.
Getting a Criminal Defense Attorney to Handle Your Case
Getting a criminal defense attorney to handle your case may be the difference between a hopeful future and one with a criminal record.
Wanted by the Police?
If you are reading this article, you may have an active arrest warrant. If law enforcement wants to find you, there are a number of ways they can do so.
Boating Under The Influence In Florida
Cruising the turquoise waters, fishing, jet skiing, and other boating activities often go together with the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
Florida Drug Possession And Your Driver’s License
After getting charged with drug possession, you might lose your driver's license. A criminal defense attorney can help you understand your legal rights.
How DUIs Impact Professional Licenses
Consider contacting St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney Sean K. McQuaid to learn how a DUI can impact your professional license in Pinellas County, FL.
Types of Criminal Defense Strategies
If you are charged with a crime, there are many criminal defense strategies that you can use to receive justice. Reach out to St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney Sean McQuaid to learn more about your legal rights.
Disorderly Conduct Charges in St. Petersburg
As a criminal defense attorney in Pinellas County, Florida for over 20 years, disorderly conduct charges are my specialty.
How Much Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Charge?
The cost of hiring a criminal defense lawyer is important to every one of my criminal defense clients.
Find Out if You Have a Warrant For Your Arrest in Pinellas County
If the police have come to your home or to an old address asking questions about your whereabouts, it is possible that there is a warrant for your arrest.
Will You Go to Jail for Driving on a Suspended License?
This article will address how the courts in Pinellas County deal with people who have been charged with driving on a suspended or revoked license under Florida Statute 322.34.
Lifting a No Contact Order After an Arrest for Domestic Battery
The purpose of this article is to address lifting the no contact order after a domestic battery arrest.
Arrested in St. Petersburg? What Happens Next?
This article has been written as a guide for navigating the criminal justice system in St. Petersburg. It will address what you can expect regardless of whether your charge is a misdemeanor or a felony.
Self Defense in Pinellas County, Florida
The law on self defense applies to both misdemeanors and felonies. It is considered to be an affirmative defense to the charge.
Should You Get a Criminal Lawyer Even When the Victim Does Not Want to Prosecute?
Clients ask me all the time whether they should hire a criminal defense lawyer in cases where the victim does not want to prosecute. The answer is that it depends on the situation, your criminal record, whether there are injuries, and whether there are witnesses.
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