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 […]
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 […]