Information About Courthouse Closures for COVID-19
On March 17, 2020, Chief Judge Zambrano issued an Emergency Court Order outlining Court Procedures during COVID-19. This is how that Order affects you and the progress of your criminal matter.
Effectively, this Order closes the courthouse to the general public, with few exceptions, from March 18, 2020 through April 20, 2020. PLEASE NOTE: THAT GOVERNOR DESANTIS HAS CLOSED ALL NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020. THEREFORE, IT IS LIKLEY THAT THE COURTHOUSE WILL CLOSE THROUGH APRIL 30, 2020 AS WELL.
The Order only allows court hearings to take place for what are deemed “Mission Critical” issues. Mission Critical issues include First Appearances, Bond Motions, Juvenile Detention Hearings, Domestic Violence Injunction Hearings, and others.
If you, or a family member has been arrested, attorneys are specifically excluded from this Order and are allowed to appear at Mission Critical Hearings on behalf of their clients.
Also, be sure to know that while this Order is in place, all first appearances are held at 8:30 AM.
Thompson Law, P.A. is fully functional for our normal business hours throughout this time period and will be scheduling consultations via telephone and Skype, and will continue to work hard to assist you with your legal needs by providing prompt legal service.
If you are currently seeking an attorney, please contact Thompson Law, P.A. to schedule a free consultation via telephone or Skype.
You may also use our online client inquiry system by clicking here, and Attorney Thompson will contact you to discuss your legal needs. If you choose to allow Attorney Matt Thompson become your attorney, we have the capability of completing all forms online for your convenience and safety.
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Charges Reduced Domestic Battery
Attorney Thompson provided a letter outlining defenses in case. State reviewed letter and spoke to the witnesses and offered to reduce the charges to a non-violent disorderly conduct with no jail and no probation.
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Penalties Reduced Grand Theft, Fleeing, Possession of a Fictitious Driver’s License
Attorney Matt Thompson, through depositions and litigation was able to show that officers did not act according to the warrant by picking up the client immediately upon sight. The charge of Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, which carries a mandatory felony conviction, was dismissed by the State and the client was offered probation and no felony conviction.
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All Charges Dismissed Robbery
Attorney Thompson met with the Client soon after his arrest. It was clear that the person who was in the vehicle with the Client was the person guilty of committing the robbery and that the Client was more of a bystander. Attorney Thompson provided information to the State Attorney’s Office to separate the Client from the co-defendant. The information provided to the State resulted in all charges against the Defendant being dismissed.
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All Charges Dismissed Aggravated Battery on and Elderly Person
The Defendant and his wife allowed the wife’s elderly mother to come to their home and remove her personal items. During this time the mother began to yell obscenities and attacked E.B. Both parties tried to remove the mother from the home and prevent further physical violence. The mother contacted police and stated that she had been attacked. Attorney Thompson contacted the State Attorney’s Office and met with opposing counsel before charges were filed.
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All Charges Dismissed Domestic Battery
Defendant was trapped inside car where her boyfriend was acting aggressive. Defendant had to take legal action against the victim to remove him from vehicle. Attorney Thompson sent letter to State early in the case to outline defenses and mitigation and all charges were dismissed prior to filing.
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Charges Reduced Aggravated Battery on Law Enforcement Officer
Attorney Thompson provided the State with an extensive mitigation packet outlining the Defendant’s military service record and disability based on PTSD. Defendant was offered a minor jail sanction (60) days followed by probation in lieu of a 5-year minimum prison sentence as was originally offered by the State.