February 14, 2019
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Filing for Expungement Without a Lawyer
Having a criminal record can hurt your employment opportunities, interfere with securing housing, and cause many other problems. Even arrests or charges that don’t result in conviction could negatively affect several aspects of your life. Fortunately, Florida law permits individuals to seal their criminal records, under certain circumstances. Whi [...]

Public Defender Versus Private Attorney: Which Is Best for a DUI Charge?
If you are charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you have an important initial decision to make—should you use the services of a public defender or retain a private DUI attorney? Understanding the differences between the two will help you determine the best route given your circumstances.
What Is a Public Defender?
You’ve likely hea [...]
February 13, 2019
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Federal Drug Charges versus State Drug Charges
Florida has a serious drug problem. An estimated 1.2 million Florida residents recently reported using some type of illegal substance. In 2017 alone, the DEA seized approximately 81,197 dosage units of methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), also called ecstasy. An estimated five Florida residents die daily as a direct result of prescription drug ove [...]
January 31, 2019
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What Does a DUI Lawyer Do?
If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence, you may be wondering what comes next. You are likely also considering whether to retain a criminal defense attorney to assist you with any criminal charges that you may be facing. What exactly does a DUI lawyer do? Is a lawyer worth the expense? Will my lawyer actually help me fight my char [...]
January 30, 2019
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What Happens When a Juvenile Is Arrested?
When your child is arrested, your heart sinks. No matter how far they’ve gone down a difficult path, they are still your child, and you still want what is best for them. Unfortunately, once your child has been arrested, you know there’s little you can do to help protect them at that moment. Understanding what happens when police arrest a juveni [...]
January 24, 2019
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You Have an Out-of-State Warrant: Now What?
Out-of-state warrants are more common than you might think and come about for a variety of reasons, some intentionally and others unintentionally. Maybe you had a little too much fun on your Florida vacation and came back with more than a drunken tattoo: a Florida arrest warrant. It can happen to anyone, and probably happens more than one might thi [...]
January 23, 2019
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What Is Domestic Violence in Florida?
Domestic violence is an epidemic that affects millions of Americans all across the country. Recently, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) conducted a National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey (NIPSV) to study the issue. Researchers determined that one in four women and one in seven men had experienced domestic viole [...]
January 16, 2019
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How Much Does a Good DUI Lawyer Cost?
If you were charged with DUI, you may not know what to do. Should you retain a private lawyer? Most importantly, how much will a good DUI lawyer cost you?
Assessing the Cost
The cost of a good DUI lawyer will depend on many factors. For example, how complex is your case? Do you want to take your case to trial, or would you prefer to accept a plea [...]
December 13, 2018
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Ask These Five Questions When Hiring a St. Petersburg DUI Lawyer
After a DUI arrest in St. Petersburg, many defendants assume their lives are over. After all, there’s no need to fight the charges when the officer has such overwhelming evidence, right?
In reality, the right attorney can make a substantial difference in the outcome of your case. Ask these five questions, however, before hiring a lawyer.
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November 28, 2018
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The Pitfalls of Going Pro Se (As Your Own Attorney)
Are you charged with a crime in St. Petersburg? Are you thinking of representing yourself in court? In the United States, you certainly have the right to pro se representation—that is, arguing on your own behalf. However, understand the many risks of going through the criminal justice process without an experienced attorney.
Here are some of t [...]
November 23, 2018
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