Mcintyre Thanasides Call Us 844-511-4800 HOME ABOUT PEOPLE PRACTICES MEDIA DOCUMENTS CONTACT 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 Contact an Attorney Today Name Email Phone Message Untitled I have read the Disclaimer Featured Post My ITT Tech school closed. What Can I do about my Student Loan Debt? Students from all of ITT Tech’s 136 locations were left …Read More » How Can I Get Out of a Florida Red Light Camera Ticket? 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