As students head back to class, Florida law imposes strict rules on school zone speeding, and drivers should be aware of the consequences before taking that risk. What Counts as School Zone Speeding Under Florida Law Under Florida Statute § 316.1895, signage marks school zones and often flashing beacons. These reduce the speed limit, typically…
Continue reading ›When people think about deposition preparation, they usually think about words: what you say, how you answer, whether you slip up on a date or a detail. But long before opposing counsel asks their first question, they are already evaluating something else entirely: you. A deposition is not just a fact-finding exercise. For opposing counsel,…
Continue reading ›Tampa Attorneys Defending Drivers Charged Under Fla. Stat. § 316.1922 Florida quietly created a new criminal traffic offense in 2025 called dangerous excessive speeding. Under Fla. Stat. § 316.1922, drivers can now face criminal charges, not just a traffic ticket, for extreme speeding. If you’ve been arrested or cited under this statute, the Law Office…
Continue reading ›A Pinellas doctor facing a first-degree murder charge recently chose self-representation in a criminal case, a decision that’s almost always a mistake. Before he was scheduled to stand trial, Tomasz Kosowski told Pinellas Circuit Judge Joseph Bulone that he wants to discard the work his two attorneys have done on his case and represent himself…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years A recent Baker Act ruling shows how hard it can be for families to hold police accountable when a loved one dies after officers decided not to intervene in a mental health emergency. Imagine you…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years The life of a criminal, personal injury, and civil rights lawyer involves so many facets. We have to keep up on our respective areas of the law which are dynamic and ever changing. We need…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years What Does Per Curiam Affirmed Mean? In the appellate world, there’s a fancy legal term called per curiam affirmed. In Latin, it essentially means the appellate court agrees with the lower court’s decision. It does…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has filed a Florida TikTok lawsuit against the platform and its parent company ByteDance. Specifically, the lawsuit alleges the app is knowingly breaking Florida’s Online Protections for Minors Act (§…
Continue reading ›Jail visitation rules exist for a reason, and violating them, even unintentionally, can get your visitation rights revoked. What to Know About Jail Visitation Rules A few things to keep in mind: Pay attention while following jail visitation rules. If you notice signs that your loved one is being mistreated, changes in mood, unexplained injuries,…
Continue reading ›Got a Failure to Appear on your record? A Failure to Appear expungement isn’t automatic. It could still follow you even after your case is expunged, if it’s not handled correctly. Why a Failure to Appear Expungement Isn’t Automatic A FTA from your criminal case doesn’t disappear automatically. A Failure to Appear expungement requires the…
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