Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years In Florida, stealing packages from someone’s porch, commonly referred to as “porch piracy,” can carry serious criminal consequences. Under Florida Statute § 812.014, theft of items valued at $40 or more may be charged as…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years An Immigration Detainer, also known as Form I-247, is a request issued by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) asking local law enforcement to: Does an Immigration Detainer Apply to Someone Arrested for DUI? Yes.…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years One of the most surprising things many people learn after a car accident is that Florida does not require drivers to carry Bodily Injury (BI) liability coverage, even if they cause the crash. We often…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Under Florida Statute § 627.736, Personal Injury Protection (PIP) insurance provides death benefits of up to $5,000 per individual. These benefits are separate from and in addition to any available medical or disability benefits under…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. Extraterritorial jurisdiction refers to situations where U.S. courts, including federal courts and sometimes Florida-based prosecutions, assert legal authority over conduct that occurred outside the United States. In recent years, these cases have become more common, particularly in matters involving drug trafficking, terrorism, cybercrime, and financial offenses alleged to have…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years At the Law Offices of Michael P. Maddux, P.A., we represent individuals whose civil rights have been violated by government agencies. Holding those in power accountable is not easy, but it is essential. Our legal…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years After an accident, insurance companies aren’t just reviewing medical records and police reports. They’re watching your social media too. A single photo of you smiling, out with friends, or taking a walk can be taken…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Michael P. Maddux has been recognized as a Tampa Magazine Top Lawyer for multiple consecutive years, reflecting the respect of fellow attorneys and the strength of his professional reputation within the Tampa Bay legal community.…
Continue reading ›Michael P. Maddux has been named to the Florida Super Lawyers list repeatedly over the course of his career, reflecting sustained peer recognition for professional achievement and legal excellence. The Super Lawyers designation is awarded to a select percentage of attorneys each year following a rigorous, multi-phase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research,…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Michael P. Maddux has been honored with the Barry A. Cohen “Excellence in Criminal Defense” Award, presented annually by the Hillsborough County Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (HCACDL). This distinguished award recognizes a Hillsborough County…
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