Zachariah Wade | Black Attorney in St. Petersburg, FL
Attorney Zachariah Wade is an experienced Black attorney in St. Petersburg, not only because of his previous experience working as an Assistant State Attorney in the Pinellas office, but also his deep passion for helping others who are facing a difficult situation. Before graduating from Stetson University College of Law, Wade attended Florida A&M, the […]
Wrong Place, Wrong Time | Defend Against Sex Crime Allegations in Florida
An accusation of committing a sex crime can be quite serious due to the law viewing such an offense as causing great emotional, if not, physical damage to victims. Those falsely accused of these crimes are likewise victims, given the seriousness of the allegations and the lasting stigma just being accused can have on someone. […]
What You Need to Know If You’re Charged with Grand Theft in Florida
There are numerous different charges related to theft in the state of Florida. In Pinellas County, Grand Theft is defined as, “the unlawful taking or using of property valued at $750 or more with the intent to deprive the owner of their rights to the property.” Note that the intent to deprive may be temporary or permanent. […]
The Best Thing You Can Do If Falsely Accused of a Crime
One of the worst situations you can find yourself in is facing criminal charges for something you did not do. At the Law Offices of Russo, Pelletier, & Sullivan in Clearwater, FL, our team has a deep understanding of the system that could be wrongfully accusing you and will be able to provide the services you […]
Facing a Mandatory Minimum Sentence? A Criminal Defense Attorney in Clearwater Can Help
Are you facing a mandatory minimum sentence in the Clearwater, Florida area? Despite being created to make criminal charges more uniform across the legal system, a mandatory minimum sentence is often complicated, and doesn’t take into account the circumstances of the crime. In this brief article, the law offices of Russo, Pelletier, & Sullivan in Clearwater explore […]
What Is Sexual Battery and What Are the Penalties in Florida?
Just the accusation of committing a sex crime can be devastating. Your reputation and relationships with your family can be negatively impacted – not to mention the impact it can have on your livelihood and your ability to support yourself. Understanding what a sexual battery charge means is the first step in protecting yourself against […]
What is Aggravated Assault?
Imagine this scenario: you are at a party and someone is making you angry. You don’t get into a physical altercation with them, but you do break a beer bottle and threaten to cut them with it. Did you just commit a crime, or are you protected under your first amendment right to free speech […]
When Consensual Sex is a Crime
You might think that as long as both parties are consenting to a sexual act that it is completely legal. Unfortunately, in Florida, there are sex crimes that can happen during consensual sex, and these crimes have penalties that can impact your family, career, finances, reputation, and freedom. In this brief article, a sex crime defense […]
What is a “Scheme to Defraud”?
With multi-level marketing companies and investment firms in the news lately for fraudulent business practices, the term “scheme to defraud” has become a hot topic. This term is often used incorrectly and interchangeably with the term “fraud” or “theft” but there is a difference that is important to understand, especially if you’re facing charges for […]
Will My Outstanding Warrant in Pinellas County Show Up on an Employer Background Check?
When you are hoping to pursue a new career opportunity, the last thing you want to worry about is whether or not you will pass the background check. Unfortunately, the background check may go beyond whether or not you’ve been convicted of a crime and may include things like arrests (even if you weren’t convicted) […]