Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years When someone you love is struggling with a mental health crisis, it can feel overwhelming and frightening trying to figure out what to do next. A Baker Act case is designed to protect individuals who…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Not every case is as clear-cut as it should be. Sometimes, clients are wrongfully placed at fault for accidents they didn’t cause. We recently took on a case where our client had been blamed for…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Every visit to your medical provider adds another chapter to the story of your injury. Each follow-up appointment documents your progress, captures your pain levels, and shows how the injury is impacting your daily life.…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years When your insurance benefits are delayed or placed under investigation, it’s not always a mistake — there’s often a specific reason behind it. Something as simple as a vehicle not listed on your policy, outdated…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years If you believe you were falsely arrested, the outcome of your criminal case plays a critical role in whether you can pursue a claim. Under both Florida and federal law, you must receive a complete…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years In the wake of a tragic 2025 shooting at Florida State University that left two people dead and several others injured, Florida’s Attorney General has launched a criminal investigation into OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Clearing a criminal arrest record can make a real difference, but not everyone qualifies. Key Points Sealing or expunging a record is usually limited to one case in a lifetime. Most dismissed or not guilty…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Florida’s extreme speeding law, section 316.1926, Florida Statutes, continues to shift certain traffic offenses into the criminal arena. Drivers alleged to be traveling 100 mph or more, or 50 mph over the posted limit, may…
Continue reading ›https://www.mypinellasclerk.gov/Operation-Green-Light 🚦 Operation Green Light: Limited-Time Opportunity to Reinstate Your Driver’s License (Pinellas County) If your driver’s license is suspended due to unpaid court fines or traffic tickets, Operation Green Light may offer a fast and cost-saving path to getting back on the road. The Pinellas County Clerk of Court is hosting a special, limited-time…
Continue reading ›Reviewed by Michael P. Maddux, Esq. | Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer | Florida Super Lawyer for 16 Consecutive Years Many clients get frustrated when their personal injury case does not resolve quickly, and that frustration is completely understandable. You are dealing with injuries, medical bills, and uncertainty — the last thing you want is…
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