CONSULT WITH A CLEARWATER CRIMINAL DEFENSE LAWYER Florida statute, §825.102 makes it a criminal offense, a first degree felony, in fact, for anyone who is found committing either physical or emotional abuse or neglect of an elderly person. With such a large population of retirement-age individuals in our state, either living on their own or […]
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VIOLATING THE PROVISIONS OF YOUR PROBATION If you’ve been arrested for a probation violation or community control violation in Florida, your freedom and future are at risk. Consulting a criminal defense attorney will be your best option in order to better understand what you’re up against and whether you need immediate legal representation. With a Clearwater probation
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INTERESTED IN CLEARING YOUR CRIMINAL RECORD? If you have a criminal record, there are a few things that you should know. First, an arrest will stay on your criminal record, even if the end result of the case was a dismissal. Having an arrest on your record can negatively impact job and educational opportunities, as
Most often, driving with a suspended license is a misdemeanor offense in Florida. Imprisonment for a conviction may last from 6 months to 1 year. However, a third conviction for this offense may actually result in felony charges, where you may face up to 5 years in state prison if convicted. A Clearwater criminal defense
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If you have been served with a restraining order or plan to petition for a restraining order for domestic violence, the attorneys of McGuire Law Offices can skillfully represent you. With offices in Miami, we represent clients throughout Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Pasco County. Contact our office today for a confidential consultation regarding your domestic violence
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If you are considering divorce, you may also be entitled to alimony. Also known as spousal support, alimony can help you adjust to your new life without the financial support of your spouse. Unlike child support calculations where you have to use formulas and abide by strict guidelines, determining the amount of alimony you may receive
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Defining Disorderly Conduct and Intoxication Disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication are some of the most commonly committed offenses in Florida. The Florida statute §877.03 explains that “such acts are of a nature to corrupt the public morals, or outrage the sense of public decency, or affect the peace and quiet of persons who may witness
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Often people discover too late how much damage a divorce can have on their financial health. As a result, an unbelievable number of people will be put into a position of filing for bankruptcy within only a year after their divorce. The aftermath of a divorce can leave people who may have never imagined needing
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With same-sex marriage now legal across the United States. LGBT parents are finding that divorcing can create some unique issues. One of the main areas is the problem of who gets custody of the children when the couple divorces because both are not biological parents of the child. LGBT couples use a variety of avenues
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When you are arrested it is a very stressful, terrifying and confusing experience. During the legal process, one of your options you might be faced with is a plea bargain. While you may think of it as an easy way out of a tricky situation, you absolutely have to talk with a criminal lawyer before
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