Mcintyre Thanasides Call Us 844-511-4800 HOME ABOUT PEOPLE PRACTICES MEDIA DOCUMENTS CONTACT Media Blog & Press Releases Blog Stand Your Ground Changes Have Wide Impact May 22, 2018 A recent court decision has put the controversial “stand your ground” law back under the microscope. Passed in Florida in 2005, the law changes traditional self-defense guidelines immensely. “Stand your ground” eliminates the responsibility to retreat from dangerous situations and authorizes individuals to forcefully defend themselves to “prevent the commission of a forcible felony.” Since … Read More Should Police be required to wear body cameras? April 2, 2018 It seems that nearly every day in the news, we hear about citizens having interactions with the police. Many of these interactions are positive, though there have been many documented cases where the public found the interactions disturbing, and those incidents have raised questions about how police conduct themselves in the field. The police in … Read More The top 20 most dangerous roads in Tampa (Infographic) January 8, 2018 Did you know that Florida is one of the most dangerous places in the country when it comes to deadly crashes involving pedestrians, cyclists, and motor vehicles? A study conducted by Smart Growth America found that Tampa Bay ranked #7 on the Pedestrian Danger Index. Even more concerning is that three roads in Tampa Bay … Read More Top 5 Causes of Truck Accidents and How to Avoid One (Infographic) January 2, 2018 Sharing the road in the Tampa area isn’t always easy, especially when the other vehicles on the road are semi trucks. Before you get behind the wheel, discover the top five causes of truck accidents and learn how you can avoid them while staying safe on the road. Abrupt Lane Changes While it’s easy to … Read More Is Possession of Drugs a Felony in Florida? November 2, 2017 If you’re caught with controlled substances in Florida, you could face felony charges. Florida allows the court to pursue simple drug possession charges as felonies. A felony carries significantly more weight than a misdemeanor, and in addition to greater penalties with regard to jail time and fines, you could also lose the ability to legally own … Read More Hiring a Commercial Real Estate Attorney is a Valuable and Cost-Effective Investment October 30, 2017 The sale or purchase of a commercial property is one of the most significant and complicated financial deals that a person undertakes. However, many people choose to take their chances and not engage an experienced and knowledgeable commercial real estate attorney. Among other things, a commercial real estate attorney will: Review complex purchase and sale … Read More Top 5 Things to Know When Getting Arrested (Infographic) October 14, 2017 If you’re arrested for any crime, there are several things you need to know to protect yourself. Understand Your Rights Though not necessarily required in every case, Police officers may at some point read you your rights prior to or upon arrest. Your rights include remaining silent, so exercise that right until you can speak … Read More The 10 Days After a DUI arrest September 30, 2017 Nobody wants to get arrested for a DUI, but when it happens, you need preparation and a strategy. In the 10 days after a DUI arrest, you might feel confused and scared, but you can do several things to make the process easier and less stressful. Get a Lawyer As soon as you’re able, hire a … Read More Tampa Bay Times: Widow’s attorney complains of delays in ‘stand your ground’ theater shooting case September 7, 2017 Attorney and partner TJ Grimaldi of McIntyre Thanasides was featured in the Tampa Bay Times’ latest news story regarding updates to the highly controversial Curtis Reeves’ Stand Your Ground case. T.J. Grimaldi, who represents Nicole Oulson, was reacting to a suggestion that Reeves might qualify for another chance at a self-defense claim under … Read More Are you being sued by a third-party debt buyer? September 6, 2017 Have you received a letter or have been served a lawsuit over a debt you owe from a third-party debt collector? Tampa Consumer Protection Attorney Jeffrey Hakanson explains the small claims process, and what can happen if you do not appear in court to contest the debt. It is critical that you enlist the guidance … Read More Press Releases Ed Morrell Joins The McIntyre Team At Lakeland Location Posted: October 3, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA-FL, (October 3, 2018) – Eduardo Morrell, Senior Partner at Morrell, P.A. firm, has officially joined McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott Grimaldi Guito & Matthews, P.A. as of September 1, 2018. Morrell always aspired to be a lawyer and has been practicing law for 30 years. Mr. Morrell founded the Morrell, P.A. firm … Tampa Attorney Elizabeth Munro joins the law firm of McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott Grimaldi Guito & Matthews, P.A. Posted: February 8, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA-FL (February 8, 2018) – Ms. Elizabeth Munro is the newest attorney at the law offices of McIntyre Thanasides Bringgold Elliott Grimaldi Guito & Matthews, P.A., and she will be bringing her knowledge and experience in the fields of personal injury, trial law, and wrongful death to the firm. Ms. Munro has … Attorney of Curtis Reeves Files Writ for Prohibition Posted: October 11, 2017 If you’ve been following the Curtis Reeves’ Stand Your Ground movie theatre slaying story, there has been an update in the case. Mr. Reeves’ attorney, Richard Escobar, has filed a writ for prohibition, requesting that Mr. Reeves is not prosecuted for murder charges. Earlier this year, Judge Susan Barthle ruled that Mr. Reeves was not … Curtis Reeves’ “Stand Your Ground” Motion Denied in Popcorn Movie Theatre Shooting Posted: March 10, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curtis Reeves’ “Stand Your Ground” Motion Denied in Popcorn Movie Theatre Shooting Reeves will face a jury trial TAMPA, FL. (March 10th, 2017) – Judge Susan G. Barthle entered an order today denying Curtis Reeves’ “Stand Your Ground” defense regarding the 2014 movie theatre shooting where Reeves shot and killed Chad Oulson. … Curtis Reeves’ “Stand Your Ground” Defense Motion Dismissed Posted: March 10, 2017 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICAL CIRCUIT OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA IN AND FOR PASCO COUNTY Case No. 2014-216CFAES STATE OF FLORIDA vs CURTIS JUDSON REEVES ORDER DENYING DEFENDANT’S MOTION TO DISMISS PURSUANT TO FLORIDA STATUTE §776.013(3) (STAND YOUR GROUND MOTION) This matter came before the court during evidentiary hearing upon defendant’s … Cobb Theatres restricts media, family of deceased from entering movie theatre during controversial “Stand Your Ground” hearing Posted: February 23, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TAMPA, FL. (February 23rd 2017) – Cobb Theatres has announced to the State and Defense that they are restricting the media and other individuals from attending the viewing of the theatre as part of the controversial “Stand Your Ground” hearing that began this week. The case revolves around the incident in 2014 … Curtis Reeves’ Movie Theatre Shooting Case Hearing Set for February 20th 2017 Posted: February 14, 2017 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Curtis Reeves’ Movie Theatre Shooting Case Hearing Set for February 20th 2017 Prosecution and Stand Your Ground Defense hearing to take place TAMPA, FL. (February 14, 2017) – A hearing is set for the case of Curtis Reeves next week at the Dade City Courthouse, more than three years after Chad Oulson … Tampa mass tort attorney Ralph Guito III helps victims of Johnson & Johnson® talc powder products Posted: August 17, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tampa mass tort attorney Ralph Guito III helps victims of Johnson & Johnson® talc powder products Use of talcum powder related to ovarian cancer, studies find. TAMPA, FL. (May 25, 2016) – Tampa Attorney Ralph Guito III is building a case to address the harmful effects of using talcum powder. Talcum powder … Tampa Law Office 500 E. Kennedy Blvd Suite 200 Tampa, FL 33602 Lakeland Law Office 425 S. Florida Avenue, Suite 101 Lakeland, FL 33801 Sarasota Law Office 2580 University Pkwy Sarasota, FL 34243 Disclaimer | Site Map | Privacy Policy | Gallery | Tampa Web Design by Absolute Marketing Solutions. Photos Courtesy of Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System