The Florida State Court System is set up so individuals can access and file Florida family law forms on their own. Individuals going through a family law matter aren’t required to use an attorney. Instead, they can represent themselves and use self-help resources to manage their case. Let’s look at where you can find Florida […]
High-profile cases come with a unique set of circumstances and challenges. When a case is widely discussed in the media, it isn’t an ordinary legal matter. You not only have to win over a judge and jury — you have to win over the public. When your case is being dissected in the news and […]
When divorce papers are served, there are a lot of unknowns. Whether you are the one serving divorce papers or you are on the receiving end, you will likely have many questions about what is to come. You will want to know what you can do to make the process go as smoothly as possible […]
If you’ve recently been charged with or convicted of a DUI, you probably have a lot of questions about the long-term consequences. From “how long does a DUI stay on my record?” to “how can I get a DUI off my record?” — the list of questions can go on and on. At TJ Grimaldi, […]
Deciding that you want a divorce can be very difficult. The process of going through a divorce shouldn’t be. We’re here to help you understand how to file for divorce in Florida to make the process as smooth as possible. If you’re thinking about filing for divorce, use this information to make sure you fully […]
Being charged with a first offense DUI is scary. Thousands of people in Florida are charged with a DUI each year, and the stakes are high for each and every person. But, while each case and person is unique, there are some standard processes and procedures you can expect for each first-time DUI charge. If […]
The moments after a car accident are scary. You may be injured, disoriented, and confused about what steps to take — especially if the car accident wasn’t your fault. We hope that you never find yourself in this situation, but we also want you to be prepared if you do. Knowing what to do after […]
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 […]
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 […]
Florida’s Stand Your Ground law, which allows potential victims to defend themselves forcefully if they have reason to fear death or serious injury, has made headlines since it was enacted in 2005. But key changes to the law promise higher prosecution costs and greater danger to the public, according to TJ Grimaldi, Tampa attorney and […]