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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.

By Sean McQuaid|2021-01-12T16:29:18+00:00January 12th, 2021|Domestic Battery, Drug Charges, Drug Possession, DUI Driving Under the Influence, Felony Charges, Traffic Offenses, Weapons Charges|0 Comments
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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.

By Sean McQuaid|2021-01-04T14:52:38+00:00January 4th, 2021|Domestic Battery, Felony Charges|0 Comments
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  • Should You Get a Criminal Lawyer Even When the Victim Does Not Want to Prosecute?

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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-11-09T14:48:47+00:00November 9th, 2020|Domestic Battery, Felony Charges|0 Comments
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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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-07-26T23:31:03+00:00July 27th, 2020|Criminal Mischief, Domestic Battery, Drug Charges, Drug Possession, DUI Driving Under the Influence, Felony Charges, Traffic Offenses, Weapons Charges|0 Comments
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  • What to Do After Being Charged With Leaving the Scene of an Accident

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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-07-06T18:41:37+00:00June 22nd, 2020|Traffic Offenses|0 Comments
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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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-06-09T14:36:05+00:00June 9th, 2020|In the Press|0 Comments
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  • Sean McQuaid Takes Office as the 96th President of the St. Petersburg Bar Association

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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-06-01T16:50:56+00:00June 1st, 2020|In the Press|0 Comments
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  • How to Fix Warrants for Missing Court in Pinellas County, Florida

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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-05-28T22:42:08+00:00May 28th, 2020|Criminal Mischief, Domestic Battery, Drug Charges, Drug Possession, DUI Driving Under the Influence, Felony Charges, Traffic Offenses, Weapons Charges|0 Comments
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  • Guide to Pinellas County Risk Protection Orders (RPO)

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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-05-17T19:03:19+00:00May 17th, 2020|Weapons Charges|0 Comments
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  • Guide to Pinellas County Aggravated Battery Charges

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.

By Sean McQuaid|2020-04-26T23:24:50+00:00April 26th, 2020|Domestic Battery|0 Comments
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