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If you are the victim of a Domestic Violence crime in Florida, can you drop the charges?

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2024/may/how-do-you-drop-a-domestic-violence-charge-in-fl

University students and other individuals involved in protests are being arrested across the country and in Florida, but for what?!

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2024/april/arrested-during-a-protest-for-what-/

The smell alone of ma*****na, with other factors, could lead to a criminal DUI investigation when a person is pulled over and could be used as a basis to establish that the person was operating the vehicle with their normal faculties impaired.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2024/april/can-ma*****na-smell-alone-can-lead-to-a-dui-/

Seth Shapiro, Attorney at Law, Owner at the Morris Law Firm has been awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2024.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2024/april/seth-shapiro-awarded-avvo-clients-choice-for-202/

AI image, photographic, and video generative tools can land you and your kids in jail. How can this be possible? Read on:

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2024/march/using-ai-can-get-you-and-your-kids-arrested/

Spring Break hotspots like Pinellas County and the entire Tampa Bay area have followed Miami Beach’s lead and have also begun to discourage Spring Breakers through heightened law enforcement.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2024/march/pinellas-county-sheriff-and-tampa-bay-law-enforc/

We appreciate the recognition.

Navigating Legal Complexities: Morris Law Firm, P.A., Your Top Choice for Criminal Defense in St. Petersburg!

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The Morris Law Firm’s attorneys Melinda Morris & Seth Shapiro have been rated one of the Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Petersburg by ThreeBestRated.com for 2024.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2024/january/morris-law-firm-attorneys-rated-one-of-the-top-3/

Beginning on December 13th, 2023, and continuing until January 1st, 2024 the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting enhanced DUI enforcement by conducting high-visibility Saturation Patrols.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/december/watch-out-pinellas-county-sheriff-s-office-holid/

Seth Shapiro, Attorney at Law, Owner at the Morris Law Firm has been awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2023.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/november/seth-shapiro-awarded-avvo-clients-choice-for-202/

So what happens at a First Appearance / Advisory Hearing and why do you NEED an attorney there? There are six issues addressed at a First Appearance / Advisory Hearing:

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/october/why-you-need-an-attorney-at-the-first-appearance/

Beginning at 7pm, Friday, September 29th, 2023, and continuing until 5am, Saturday, September 30th, 2023 the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting enhanced DUI enforcement through the use of a “DUI Wolf Pack.” “Wolf Pack” is the name the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office has given these DUI operations that are run in cooperation with other local law enforcement agencies.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/september/weekend-dui-wolf-pack-operation-set-for-septembe/

Depending on what you were arrested for there are things you can do as the client that may help your case. At first glance it may seem that participating in the classes and counseling mentioned below may appear to be an admission to the crime itself, however a skilled criminal defense attorney can make your participation in these activities work for your case.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/august/what-you-can-do-to-help-your-criminal-case/

The police are always looking for impaired drivers, or what they think are impaired drivers. Does failing a Field Sobriety Test (FST) necessarily mean that you are guilty of DUI? Here are 5 Things to Know About DUI Field Sobriety Tests:

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/july/5-things-to-know-about-dui-field-sobriety-tests-/

Understanding common misconceptions about Domestic Violence and having an attorney well versed in law and current research on Domestic Violence can help to successfully resolve your case.

7 Myths of Domestic Violence There are many misconceptions about Domestic Violence. Domestic Violence is a criminal offense and can include any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resultin...

It is common for an individual to be arrested for Domestic Battery and for the alleged victim to then file an Injunction For Protection Against Domestic Violence. The individual is then faced with two cases - one criminal, and one civil. Here are the Top 5 Things To Know When You've Been Arrested For Domestic Battery And Have Also Been Served With An Injunction:

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/april/5-things-to-know-when-youve-been-arrested-for-do/

Morris Law Firm Attorneys rated one of the Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Petersburg for 2023!

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2023/january/morris-law-firm-attorneys-rated-one-of-the-top-3/

You have questions about a Domestic Violence / Domestic Battery arrest, we have ANSWERS. Check out our new Domestic Violence / Domestic Battery Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page here: https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/criminal-defense/domestic-violence/domestic-violence-faq/

Have more questions? Call us at 727-388-4736, Option 1 for New Clients and one of our attorneys will speak with you directly.

Seth Shapiro, Attorney at Law, Owner at the Morris Law Firm has been awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2022.

The Avvo Clients’ Choice Award is presented each year to attorneys based on their positive relationships with their clients. Recipients of the Clients’ Choice Award are primarily evaluated on the strength of the attorney’s relationships with clients, and the number of positive attorney ratings left on Avvo by clients. As the name implies, this award means that the recipients really are the “Clients’ Choice.”

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2022/september/seth-shapiro-awarded-avvo-clients-choice-for-202/

Melinda Morris, Attorney at Law, Owner at the Morris Law Firm has been awarded the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award for 2022.

The Avvo Clients’ Choice Award is presented each year to attorneys based on their positive relationships with their clients. Recipients of the Clients’ Choice Award are primarily evaluated on the strength of the attorney’s relationships with clients, and the number of positive attorney ratings left on Avvo by clients. As the name implies, this award means that the recipients really are the “Clients’ Choice.”

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2022/august/melinda-morris-awarded-avvo-clients-choice-for-2/

Beginning at 7PM Saturday, July 2nd, 2022 and continuing until 5AM Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting enhanced DUI enforcement through the use of a “DUI Wolf Pack.” “Wolf Pack” is the name the Pinellas County Sheriff’s office has given these DUI operations that are run in cooperation with other local law enforcement agencies.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2022/july/4th-of-july-weekend-dui-wolf-pack-operation-set-/

Starting on July 2nd, 2022 and running through July 4th, 2022 Operation Dry Water will be running a Heightened Enforcement Weekend. The Heightened Enforcement Weekend is put in place to deter boaters from boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Operation Dry Water coordinates with participating agencies to provide enhanced patrols targeting BUI.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2022/july/operation-dry-water-targets-bui-on-4th-of-july-w/

The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office is offering their own “S.A.L.E.” (Sea Air and Land Enforcement) in the form of patrols to target DUI and BUI drivers throughout Pinellas County over the Memorial Day Weekend. This is one “SALE” you should avoid.
https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2022/may/pinellas-county-sheriff-conducting-memorial-day-/

Pinellas County Sheriff Conducting Memorial Day Weekend SALE! The S.A.L.E. Patrols will focus on highly trafficked areas in Pinellas County and will maintain a high profile as they focus on identifying under the influence drivers of vehicles and boats.

Beginning at 7PM Saturday, May 28th, 2022 and continuing until 5AM Sunday, May 29th, 2022 the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting enhanced DUI enforcement through the use of a “DUI Wolf Pack.”
https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2022/may/memorial-day-weekend-dui-wolf-pack-operation-set/

Memorial Day Weekend DUI Wolf Pack Operation Set for May 28-29, 2022 Beginning at 7PM Saturday, May 28th, 2022 and continuing until 5AM Sunday, May 29th, 2022 the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting enhanced DUI enforcement through the use of a “DUI Wolf Pack.”

A Domestic Battery occurs when there is an “intentionally touching or striking of another person against the will of the other” and that person is a “family or household member” which can include persons residing together including boyfriends and girlfriends.

There are immediate consequences of being arrested for Domestic Battery in Pinellas County - here are the top 7:

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2022/april/7-big-consequences-of-a-domestic-battery-arrest-/

The Morris Law Firm’s attorneys Melinda Morris & Seth Shapiro have been rated one of the Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Petersburg by ThreeBestRated.com for 2021.
https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/2021/september/morris-law-firm-attorneys-rated-one-of-the-top-3/

Exceeding our clients’ expectations is something we strive for with every case. Our client reviews and testimonials are proof of our commitment to excellence both in the law and in terms of doing our very best to resolve our clients’ legal issues and allow them to continue with life.

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Attorney Melinda Morris of the Morris Law Firm has AGAIN been rated one of the Top 3 Criminal Defense Lawyers in St. Petersburg by ThreeBestRated.com for 2021.

The ThreeBestRated review team selected Melinda Morris for the accolade using a 50-Point Inspection that includes everything from checking reputation, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, and general excellence.

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/attorney-melinda-morris-again-rated-one-of-the-top-3-criminal-defense-lawyers-in-st-petersburg-for-2021/

Can the Super Bowl land you in jail? Law enforcement will be out in force during the Super Bowl 55 weekend in Tampa Bay. They will be focused on identifying DUI, drug offenses, and prostitution. Among these charges, prostitution can have consequences far beyond the embarrassment of being arrested. Read more here:

https://www.criminalattorneystpetersburg.com/news/super-bowl-55-could-land-you-in-jail/