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Felony Battery: What's the difference between a felony or misdemeanor battery?

Felony Battery If you have been charged with Felony Battery or in the state of Florida, one of three things must have happened. You touched or struck someone against their will and either: Caused great bodily harm Caused permanent disability, or Caus… Read More
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Restitution: Why do I owe so much money?

Restitution If you were convicted of a crime which involved injury to another person or damage to their property, the court will most likely order that restitution be paid as part of your sentence. This restitution order can be imposed whether the da… Read More
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Public Records: What Can a potential employer really see?

Public Records Many people contact our office to discuss whether their prior criminal cases are public records and if they can be expunged. But what happens in a case where an individual has not been arrested or charged with a crime. What if they wer… Read More
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Destroyed Evidence

Destroyed Evidence The laws regarding destroyed evidence are not as favorable to the accused as you may think. Many times this issue comes up in DUI cases because police failed to preserve a video tape of field sobriety tests. It has also come up in… Read More
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Alternative Sanctions Program Violations of Probation

Quite simply, the alternative sanctions program allows people to avoid court if they violate felony probation for a minor rule. In the past, a violation of felony probation meant a sure trip to jail. Not anymore. In both Pinellas and Pasco Counties,… Read More
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Naturalization

Naturalization Individuals attempting to become U.S. citizens through naturalization often believe that there are only a few requirements. This may be true in many instances, but an experienced Pasco County Immigration attorney can make sure that you… Read More
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Crime Involving Property Damage

Crime Involving Property Damage In Florida, when you commit a crime involving property damage it is called criminal mischief. You may think that getting mad at your neighbor after a few beers and keying his car is not that big of a deal, but it is. I… Read More
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Landlord Tenant Basics

Landlord Tenant Basics I receive dozens of calls each month from individuals who want to know the landlord tenant basics when they are about to get evicted from a home. The most usual scenario involves the tenant’s failure to pay rent, or recei… Read More
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Felony Violation of Probation Bond

Felony Violation of Probation Bond Felony Probation is tough – in fact it sucks. But you’re not in prison, and you MUST push through it. If you violate felony probation – you either are in jail – or are about to go. (Note as o… Read More
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Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense Lawyers People sometimes ask if Criminal Defense Lawyers are useful in every case? That is, are some cases just not worth hiring a lawyer for? The short answer is probably not. Take for example the recent case of deranged murderer Au… Read More
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