Do’s and Do’s After Being Served With a Domestic Violence Injunction
Domestic violence injunctions can be filed despite the lack of any criminal charge or arrest for an actual crime. If you have been served with a temporary or permanent injunction, you have potential exposure to a criminal charge if you are accused of violating the injunction. This can be a confusing and unsettling experience — […]
Destigmatizing Hiring a Defense Attorney: 3 Benefits of Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney in Clearwater
Despite criminal defense attorneys offering a valuable and necessary service, surveys indicate that anywhere from 66 to 80 percent of all criminal defendants utilize public defenders rather than hiring a private criminal defense attorney. This may be in part because of the stigma of hiring a lawyer or the idea that only a guilty person would invest […]
Understanding Marijuana Laws in Florida
At the time of this writing, marijuana is still illegal under Federal Law. However, recent changes at the state level have legalized the use and possession of medical marijuana so long as a person has obtained a Medical Marijuana Use Authorization. Further, in some Florida cities, possession of small amounts of marijuana has been decriminalized […]
Start the New Year with a Clean Slate – How to Remove an Old Warrant
Many people contact our law office having carried the heavy burden of an outstanding arrest warrant for many years. They may have an outstanding warrant in Pinellas County due to a missed court date, a violation of probation, or old charges for which a warrant was issued but never actually resulted in arrest. The fact […]
Do’s and Don’ts When You are Wrongfully Accused of a Drug-Related Crime
When it comes to marijuana possession charges in Florida, misinformation can lead to serious legal consequences. The expert St. Petersburg drug crimes defense attorneys with Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan aim to help dispel three prevalent myths surrounding marijuana possession charges. Myth #1: If I Have a Medical Card, I Can’t Be Charged With Possession While having a […]
3 Myths About Marijuana Possession Charges
When it comes to marijuana possession charges in Florida, misinformation can lead to serious legal consequences. The expert St. Petersburg drug crimes defense attorneys with Russo, Pelletier & Sullivan aim to help dispel three prevalent myths surrounding marijuana possession charges. Myth #1: If I Have a Medical Card, I Can’t Be Charged With Possession While having a […]
3 Types of Traffic Violations that May Result in Criminal Charges
Traffic stops are common in the U.S. In fact, 44% of all face-to-face contact with law enforcement officers takes place during a traffic stop, according to the Bureau of Justice Statistics. When you have been pulled over, the majority of these occasions will result in minor citations, for example, you may be cited for speeding […]
What You Need to Know Child Abuse & Neglect and DUI Charges
Good parents can still make mistakes. Consider this example: A mother who usually picks up her children calls her husband and asks him to pick the kids up from soccer practice because she is working late. The husband has been at a happy hour with some coworkers and agrees to pick up his kid, without […]
Child Abuse: Simple Negligence vs. Culpable Negligence
In the age of the coronavirus crisis, many families are stretched thin. Working parents who rely on school to provide daily childcare may no longer have access to assistance, and many children may be spending more time at home while their parents still have to work or leave home. Despite the limited resources available to […]
Is Sexting a Crime in Florida?
In an age where everyone has a smartphone, texting has become a primary means of communication, and with it, “sexting” has gained popularity. Sexting is defined as “the sending of sexually explicit digital images, videos, text messages, or emails, usually by cell phone.” Sexting can take place via text, direct messages (DMs), or messenger apps […]