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New Florida Permitless Carry Law Starts July !!

On July 1st, permitless carry (or concealed carry) will become legal in Florida under House Bill (HB) 543. Here’s what the law does and does NOT do:

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 9:08 am June 30, 2023

How to Defend an Underage Drinking DUI in Pinellas County

If you, or your child, has been arrested for an Underage Drinking DUI in Pinellas County, you are facing the potential for serious penalties that could tarnish your future.

Ranger Jackson 12:24 pm March 22, 2023

Why You Need a Defense Lawyer for a Florida Golf Cart Drugged Driving Charge

As golf cart violations are rising in Florida, sheriff departments warn the public that violators will receive citations.

Sean McQuaid 12:52 pm January 30, 2023

Golf Cart Violations Are on the Rise in Florida, and So Are Golf Cart DUIs

As the use of golf carts grows in Florida, the police are starting to crack down on violations. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is leading the charge.

Sean McQuaid 3:27 pm January 25, 2023

What Is an Injunction and a Restraining Order in Florida?

In Florida, “injunctions, ” ” restraining orders, ” and “orders for protection” are all used interchangeably.

Sean McQuaid 3:01 pm September 28, 2022

PharmChek on the Way for Pinellas County DUI Cases?

Courts in Pinellas County are now considering adding the PharmChek method of testing as an alternative to the Continuous Ankle Monitor.

Sean McQuaid 12:48 pm September 9, 2022

Why You Should Never Represent Yourself in Court

One in six Americans self-represent in court every year and, after seeing many cases go badly, we always advise against it.

Caitlin Szematowicz 1:31 pm August 23, 2022

Pinellas County ‘Wolf Pack’ Arrests 25 for DUI 4th of July Weekend

Pinellas County law enforcement agencies made 25 arrests for driving under the influence during an overnight “DUI Wolf Pack” operation Saturday night and early Sunday.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 7:35 am July 4, 2022

4th of July Weekend DUI Wolf Pack in Pinellas County

With the fourth of July weekend approaching, law enforcement will be cracking down. If you are driving on the roads

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 5:49 pm July 4, 2022

The Pinellas County ‘Wolf Pack’ Strikes Again, 28 Arrested for DUI

Pinellas County law enforcement officers arrested 28 people for drunk driving Saturday night and early Sunday as part of a DUI crackdown over the holiday weekend.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 5:14 pm May 29, 2022

Pinellas County DUI Wolf Pack Out in Force With Purpose this Weekend

Law enforcement agencies in Pinellas County say they will be out in force this weekend looking for drunk drivers in an operation that is dedicated to the memory of a teen killed by an impaired driver in 2019.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 4:53 pm May 27, 2022

Drunk Driving On Cinco de Mayo? Think Twice

Pinellas County deputies will conduct a county-wide DUI Saturation Patrol and a speed enforcement saturation patrol on Thursday, May 5, 2022.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 4:55 pm June 30, 2022

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