Tampa Bay Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

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, 2009 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.

On behalf of the entire SLAVIN LAW FIRM team, have a Happy, Healthy and Safe Holiday Season.

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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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