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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.
Best Attorney/Law Firm ~Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best
We are pleased to announce that Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. has been awarded Best of the Best Attorney/Law Firm by the Tampa Bay Times for 2020!
Updates on Criminal Cases in Pinellas County for July-August 2020
The last few months of the COVID-19 pandemic have brought big changes for criminal defense attorneys in St Petersburg and all throughout Pinellas County, Florida.
What to Do After Being Charged With Leaving the Scene of an Accident
The way that leaving the scene of an accident charges are being handled in Pinellas County, Florida has changed over the last few years.
5 Attorneys from Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Recognized as Florida Super Lawyers for 2020
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. announces that five of its attorneys have been named as Florida Super Lawyers for 2020.
Sean McQuaid Takes Office as the 96th President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association
We are proud to announce that on May 27, 2020, Sean McQuaid was sworn in as the 96th President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association.
How to Fix Warrants for Missing Court in Pinellas County, Florida
This article is dedicated to setting forth a road map to help people fix warrants in Pinellas County and help them get their full rights back.
Guide to Pinellas County Risk Protection Orders (RPO)
Anyone who comes into contact with the police where a gun is allegedly involved is getting a Risk Protection Order (RPO) filed against him or her.
Guide to Pinellas County Aggravated Battery Charges
In Pinellas County, Florida, aggravated battery is a serious crime and is defined as the intentional touching of another with the intent to cause great bodily harm or to use a deadly weapon.
What Is the Difference Between Domestic Assault, Domestic Battery, and Domestic Violence in Pinellas County?
This article will cover all the differences between domestic violence, domestic assault, and domestic battery.
Guide to Pinellas County Aggravated Assault Cases
This article provides information to those who are either under investigation or have been arrested for aggravated assault in Pinellas County.
Misdemeanor Charges in Pinellas County
At St. Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney Sean McQuaid, I specialize in representing people charged with misdemeanors in Pinellas County.
In Trouble for the First Time in Pinellas County?
We specialize in representing defendants either charged or under investigation for a first-time criminal offense in Pinellas County, Florida.
Guide to Pinellas County Violations of Probation (VOP)
Violations of probation are controlled by Florida Statute Chapter 948. A violation of probation occurs when a defendant is alleged to have substantially and willfully violated the terms of his or her probation.
Guide to Pinellas County Driving on Suspended License Charges
Driving while your license is suspended or revoked (DWLSR) charges are by far the most common cases in Pinellas County.
Guide to Pinellas County Carrying Concealed Weapon/Firearm Charges
Pinellas County is one of the strictest jurisdictions in the State of Florida when it comes to prosecutions of concealed firearms and concealed weapons charges.
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. Holiday Party
Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. celebrated a great 2019 with its annual holiday party at Rococo Steak in St. Petersburg. We wish you and yours a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year!
Guide to Leaving the Scene of an Accident Charges in Pinellas County
I have successfully handled countless cases for leaving the scene of an accident and I am confident that I can help with yours.
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