Warrants 101, Part 2: Search Warrants
Do you have an outstanding Pinellas County warrant? Learn more about your options here. If you base your legal knowledge on television shows, it would seem that police officers can enter property and arrest people at will. However, that is not the case. In many cases, police must obtain a search warrant to enter and search […]
How Your History Can Impact Drug Trafficking Punishment
With many criminal charges, your prior history may play a role in your sentencing. With drugs, this may not necessarily be the case. Surprisingly, of drug trafficking offenses in the United States, 46.7% of offenders have little to no criminal history according to the U.S. Sentencing Commission (USSC). In this brief article, a drug crimes attorney […]
Grand Theft in Florida – Breaking it Down
For many people, the term “grand theft” brings to mind a popular video game, Grand Theft Auto, but being charged with grand theft in real life is no game. There are a number of way that a person can end up being charged with grand theft and most that have nothing to do with automobiles. […]
Warrants 101
If you’ve ever seen a legal drama or bounty hunter television show, you might have heard a little bit about warrants. Warrants are governed by Florida Statutes Chapter 901, and despite popular belief to the contrary, you do have rights when a warrant is issued for your arrest. In this brief article, a defense attorney in St. […]
Grand Theft Charges and Penalties
Grand theft is a serious charge that can follow you for years to come. If you are facing grand theft charges, it is important to understand what these charges mean and what the potential penalties are so that you can defend yourself properly. In this brief article, a grand theft defense attorney in St. Petersburg with Russo, […]
Domestic Battery Among Siblings: What Are Your Rights?
When we think about domestic violence or domestic battery, it’s likely that the first thing to come to mind is an altercation between a couple or two people in a romantic relationship. However, you can be charged with domestic violence if you have a violent altercation with a sibling or a relative. Although some siblings […]
Can Domestic Violence Charges Impact Custody Arrangements?
Whether you stand wrongfully accused of domestic violence against a spouse or partner or you are facing the aftermath of a choice you regret in an argument that got out of hand, you might find yourself worried about the impact on your children. Aside from the emotional and psychological impact, domestic violence charges may cause […]
What Happens If You Violate the Terms of Your Pre-Trial Release?
If you’ve been arrested and charged with a crime, getting back home to your family is a top priority. Dealing with a criminal charge is obviously disruptive to you and your family’s lives, and being held in jail awaiting trial makes that time even more stressful. If you have been released on bail or Supervised […]
Can I Get a Domestic Violence Charge Off My Record?
Domestic violence charges can impact more than just family relationships. Under Florida law, domestic violence means “assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.” These charges […]
Everything You Need to Know About Cocaine Trafficking
If you have been arrested for cocaine trafficking in St. Petersburg, Clearwater, or any other area of Pinellas County, you need to consult with an experienced drug trafficking attorney in St. Petersburg as soon as possible. Trafficking charges can be brought despite the lack of any allegation that you were a “drug dealer” or that you planned […]