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 LIKELY 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 to become your attorney, we have the capability of completing all forms online for your convenience and safety.
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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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All Charges Dismissed Resisting an Officer Without Violence
The Client was attending a wedding and stayed in a hotel after the reception. Someone called the police regarding a noise complaint. When the police arrived, the Client would not allow the police to enter his hotel room. The police forced entry and arrested the Client for Resisting and Officer Without Violence. Attorney Thompson provided case law to the State that shows that the police officer did not have the right to enter the hotel room and arrest the Client.
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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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No Criminal Charges Filed Public Assistance Fraud
Attorney Thompson and Client reviewed case and met with Department of Revenue investigators to explain the discrepancy. In doing so, the State determined that they would not seek criminal charges, but offered a repayment plan through non-judicial means.
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Charges Reduced Sale and Possession of Heroin
Defendant entered a treatment facility while case was pending. Attorney Thompson provided progress reports of all of her progress during her stay to show improvement. State agreed to amend all charges to simple possession and the Defendant was sentenced into Drug Court.
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All Charges Reduced Aggravated Battery
Attorney Thompson conducted depositions on the alleged victim and third-party witness. Attorney Thompson was able to show that the victim was harassing the Defendant and was not being truthful to the police. Attorney Thompson filed Order to Show Cause against the third-party witness for avoiding subpoena for depositions.