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Two St. Petersburg criminal defense attorneys were selected as Vice Chairs of the Criminal Law Section leadership.

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New Law Will Mean Greater Defenses to BUI Charges in Florida

Starting July 1, 2025, Florida’s Boater Freedom Act limits law enforcement stops, reducing BUI and related arrests.

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Florida’s New Probation Law Explained

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You Can Now Go to Jail for Speeding in Florida

Starting July 2025, Florida’s new speeding law makes excessive speeding a crime. Learn the penalties, risks, and how to protect your record.

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Florida Mirror Laws and Personal Injury: What Drivers Need to Know

Florida’s mirror laws require vehicles to have at least one mirror with a 200-foot rear view to ensure road safety and avoid legal penalties.

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How Quickly Can I Expunge a Case in Florida?

A criminal record can hurt your future. Expungement in Florida offers a fresh start by legally removing it from public view.

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Large Changes to Florida DUI Penalties

Florida’s DUI penalties have undergone a dramatic transformation with the passage of Trenton’s Law (House Bill 687).

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Florida’s 2025 Boater Freedom Act: Greater Defenses to Fishing Violations

Starting July 1, 2025, Florida’s boating rules will change with the new Boater Freedom Act (SB 1388). This law will mean that boaters have more protections.

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Attorney Alex Lewis Joins Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is proud to announce that Alexander Lewis has joined the firm, bringing expertise in personal injury and business litigation.

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. 11:56 am March 14, 2025

Civil Theft vs. Unfair Trade Practices: What’s the Legal Difference?

When dealing with financial or business disputes, people often confuse civil theft with unfair trade practices.

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Defamatory Articles Removed Within Minutes of Demand Letter

Alec’s client is a law enforcement officer who came to him with concerns about articles that had been published regarding

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Can I Refuse a BUI Test in Florida in 2024?

Law enforcement officers cannot force you to perform a breathalyzer test, but if you refuse a BUI test in Florida, you will face consequences.

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Criminal Defense

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. keeps you up to date with the latest Criminal Defense in St. Petersburg, FL.

Two Firm Attorneys Selected for Criminal Law Section Leadership of the St. Petersburg Bar Association

New Law Will Mean Greater Defenses to BUI Charges in Florida

Florida’s New Probation Law Explained

You Can Now Go to Jail for Speeding in Florida

Florida Mirror Laws and Personal Injury: What Drivers Need to Know

How Quickly Can I Expunge a Case in Florida?

Large Changes to Florida DUI Penalties

Florida’s 2025 Boater Freedom Act: Greater Defenses to Fishing Violations

Attorney Alex Lewis Joins Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A.

Civil Theft vs. Unfair Trade Practices: What’s the Legal Difference?

Defamatory Articles Removed Within Minutes of Demand Letter

Can I Refuse a BUI Test in Florida in 2024?

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