Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

South Florida rapper Flo Rida has entered into a deal in his DUI arrest on Miami Beach in June that will net him no jail time.

According to Flo Rida's attorney Daniel Lurvey, the rapper was allowed to enroll in the "Back On Track" program for first-time offenders. The program requires participants to perform community service and take classes. Flo Rida will also have to pay fees and court costs.

If completed, Flo Rida, whose real name is Tramar Dillard, will have his DUI charge amended to Reckless Driving with a "withhold of adjudication." He will have no points on his license and could be eligible to have his arrest and criminal records Sealed.

Dillard was charged with DUI and Driving with a Suspended License June 9 while in his 2008 Bugatti on the 500 block of Washington Avenue.

While Dillard was being given a sobriety test, a crowd gathered, some asking that the police let Dillard go, others offering to give him a ride home.

As we enter another Holiday Season, the SLAVIN LAW FIRM would like to wish you and yours a Happy and Safe Holiday weekend.

With the support of all of our friends, family and clients, 2010 was another excellent year for the SLAVIN LAW FIRM. And for that, we have much to be thankful for this Holiday Season.

To our family and friends, thank you for your patience and understanding when it was necessary to work late nights and/or weekends.

To our business colleagues and our outstanding network of fellow attorneys, thank you for not only your referrals but for the trust that you have placed in the SLAVIN LAW FIRM to provide an experienced and aggressive representation to those that you've sent our way.

And to both our former and present clients, thank you for the trust that you have placed in the SLAVIN LAW FIRM to protect your rights and to handle your important criminal and/or traffic-related matters.

As many of you know, 2010 presented some different challenges for the SLAVIN LAW FIRM. Without your support, we would not have been able to achieve the many successes that came our way.

On behalf of the entire SLAVIN LAW FIRM team (Pam, Eryn, Oatie and myself), have a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday Season.

As always, attorney Aaron J. Slavin will be available throughout the Holiday Weekend. In fact, we were very grateful to sign up a new Client today and make a Christmas Eve trip to the Pinellas County Jail.

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Hernando County Circuit Court Judge Jack Springstead denied a former Central High School teacher's request to expunge a 2004 incident where he was arrested for Soliciting a 16-year old student to perform oral sex. Judge Springstead, in denying the motion, stated that "potential school districts need to be made aware of the charge and disposition."

James Jensen, a former history teacher at Central High, pleaded no contest in July 2004 and received a "withhold of adjudication" along with three (3) years of probation and a revocation of his teaching license.

This story caught my attention as I routinely handle requests to Seal & Expunge Arrest Records and the result of this case is highly unusual.

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A recent story in the St. Petersburg Times has indicated that crime is on the rise in the City of St. Petersburg, Florida. According to the latest numbers, Burglary
and Theft Crimes are rapidly increasing.

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Police Chief Chuck Harmon has suggested that the rapid rise in crime is due to many factors including the current economic crisis, rising unemployment and home foreclosures.

While Property Crimes like Auto Theft are on the rise, most Crimes of Violence are down this year. Robbery is down 12 percent this year and the number of Homicides have been cut in half.

These statistics have lead to a steady increase in business for the SLAVIN LAW FIRM in Clearwater. Criminal Attorney Aaron J. Slavin, of the SLAVIN LAW FIRM, handles all criminal matters arising in the City of St. Petersburg and throughout the Tampa Bay area.

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