A story today on the ever-reliable and always captivating TBO.com. You should beware of buying not only pirated DVDs, but clothes, purses, watches, and jewelry. It is a rampant problem.
If you are selling these items and are caught, you should contact an experienced Tampa criminal defense attorney or lawyer. Often times there are legal issues with the arrests, searches, and seizures in these cases.
This is a funny yet ominous story. A lady is being arrested for whacking her husband. “It’s okay,” she said, according to an arrest report. “Next time you’re gonna arrest me for murder.” Maybe she was trying to be lighthearted in a tough situation. Maybe she was REALLY mad at him for whacking her. Who knows.
But you cannot say stuff like that in front of a cop – its going to get reported. And if something happens to her husband, she will be the first suspect. Take it from an experience criminal attorney, DONT SAY IT. Whether in jest or if you are deadly serious, DONT SAY IT. Even with a good defense case, a criminal defense lawyer will have a hard time explaining away such a statement.
Here is the article:
And, to put the whole thing in perspective, here is the booking photo that TampaBay.com left out of their story:
They say a photo is worth a thousand words . . . and if you are in this situation, call experienced Tampa criminal defense lawyer Joe Bodiford at 813-222-0032.
I am writing a print article about the dangers of attorneys blogging. This is definitely going to be mentioned in it . . . this is an example to attorneys and prosecutors about how a blog can bite you. It is also a great lesson for anyone who negatively blogs about their boss, and the consequences exercising one’s First Amendment rights can bring about.
Prosecutor loses suit against Miami-Dade state attorney – South Florida – MiamiHerald.com
This article demonstrates why people need experienced criminal defense and criminal appeal attorneys. This lady lost her right to appeal simply because she filed her paperwork in the wrong place. Time ran out before she tried to fix it, and it was too late. What a mess!!!
As with Manny and Bubba, I am really sad that Vic is gone. I knew him professionally, which is a shame, as I would have loved to have known him more outside of the courtroom.
But at the courthouse, he was a legend.
Vic whipped my butt when I was a young prosecutor. He was a gentleman about it. I was enamored with his polish, his presentation. Like so many others, I wanted to be like Vic. I learned from that.
Vic was always on time, prepared, and professional. I learned from that.
Vic had a great reputation with the judges, attorneys, and law enforcement officers. I learned from that.
Vic continued to work and care about his cases until the end. I learned from that, too.
I am happy to count myself among those that knew him and litigated with him.
Please say a prayer for him and his family. Please take a moment to reflect on the life of such a great lawyer. Take time for your family and friends. As we have seen for the third time in less than a year, life is too short.
Here is the article about VIc: http://www2.tbo.com/content/2009/jun/07/072143/longtime-tampa-attorney-and-dui-law-expert-dies/
You can read his professional bio here: http://www.floridadefense.com/Bio/VictorPellegrino.asp
This is on the front page of www.tbo.com. Another story that no one gives a rat’s butt about. So the guy owes back child support. So he’s driving. So the ex-wife is sour grapes about who-knows-what. Big fat hairy deal. What else ya got? LEAVE PEOPLE ALONE, TBO!
Mark Douglas finds this story newsworthy? His editors think he’s on to something? And, it’s on the freakin’ front page??? Please.
NEWS FLASH: No one cares about this type of case. Why not investigate DCF as to why Richard McTear was allowed around a 17-year-old mother before grabbing her baby and running off with it (allegedly)? Why not investigate why the County Commission is cutting the Sheriff’s budget on a yearly basis, and for what? Why not hold public officials accountable for where our money goes, what decisions they make, and more salient social issues?
Mark, we are no so dumb that all you have to bring us is Springeresque stories. Or, what YOU think is Springeresque. Jerry Springer would laugh you out of the studio with this case. No one hit anyone with a chair, so you are missing the mark, kid.
No, no. . . . nothing important to report. Instead, Mark Douglas is going to chase around a guy who has to drive to make a living, who has ponied up $10K to the ex, and who spent 112 days in jail because HIS LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED FOR CHILD SUPPORT. That’s the only law he broke – driving with a suspended license. And. apparently, the current wife likes him and the ex is the only one . . . complaining (yeah, that’s the NICE word for it).
Scott Andringa is a fine attorney, and apparently, a gentleman. The bLAWgger would have given you some words that would have required blue ink. That means cussing, for those of you in Pinellas Park.
Is it a slow news day in Tampa, or what? Leave people alone, and bring us something newsworthy. Yes, I read your paper. I read it FOR FREE online, and do not have a subscription. So, please don’t start charging for Internet access – I won’t be able to call you out on your lousy stories.