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3/26/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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How Jail Time Credit Applies to Concurrent or Consecutive Sentences

If you have been charged with a crime or believe your sentencing was in error, contact an experienced criminal defense or appellate attorney at Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation: 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

11/18/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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What is Restitution and How is it Calculated under Florida Law?

Is restitution part of your sentence? A recent 2nd district court case addresses what the trial court should look at to determine the amount of restitution. If you have questions about restitution owed in your case, call Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation, 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

10/27/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Failure to Comply with Juvenile's Right to Counsel Procedure Results in Reversal of Delinquency

Do you have questions about your juvenile charge or a criminal appeal? Talk to an experience criminal defense attorney today. Call Rooth Law Group for a free consultation: 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

10/16/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Criminal Mischief Conviction Upheld, Probation Term Sentence Reversed

If you have been charged with crime or have questions about your probation sentence, call Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation, 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

9/9/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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When Does Deputy Testimony and Prior Conviction Evidence Constitute Inadmissible Hearsay?

If you have been charged with a crime such as burglary, or any other theft offense, you should hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Contact Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation: 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

Drug Crimes / Drug Trafficking

7/9/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Pinellas Attorney Arrested for Bartering Prescription Drugs

If you need assistance with a drug trafficking charge or have been arrested for prescription pills, do not hesitate to call the Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation at 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

Driving Under the Influence (DUI)

1/10/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Sweat Ankle Monitors Holding DUI Violators Accountable under Florida Law

A DUI sentence usually involves either jail time or probation. Defendants can be released on bail as they wait for their pending trial. Judges usually order these individuals to stop drinking alcohol while they are released or on probation. The challenge is, how do authorities ensure that defendants are complying with this requirement? If you have questions about your criminal charge, call Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation, 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

9/28/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Don't Miss Your Speedy Trial Deadline in Defending Your DUI Charge!

Do you have questions about your speedy trial deadline? Contact Rooth Law Group for a free consultation today at 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

Traffic Violations

Appeals / Post-Conviction Relief

11/5/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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When is Post-Conviction DNA Testing Proper?

Do you have questions about DNA Testing in your criminal case? If you have been charged with a crime, you should hire an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Contact Rooth Law Group for a free consulation. 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

Personal Injury

9/3/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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School Bus Safety Tips

If your child has been injured in a car accident or as a pedestrian, you need competent legal counsel on your side. Let our experienced attorneys guide you through this traumatic experience. Contact Rooth Law Group for a free consultation, 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

8/1/2010
Ryan P. Rooth, Shareholder
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Tragic Death of Father and Three Sons in St Petersburg DUI Accident

Family vacation to St. Petersburg, Florida ends with DUI accident that claims the lives of father and three sons. The Rooth Law Group represents people injured in an auto accident and families who have lost a loved one in an auto accident.

1/25/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Truck Crashes Through Tampa Home and Injures Boy

In Tampa, seven children were sleeping in their home when a car crashed through their home shortly after midnight. Joseph Vanhouse, a nine year old boy, received a fractured skull and is presently recovering in intensive care at S. Joseph’s Hospital.

12/16/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Pregnant or Breastfeeding When Injured? The Jury Should Get to Know

Where you injured in an automobile accident and have questions about the reasonableness of your medical treatment? Contact Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation.

11/19/2009
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Dangers of Texting While Driving

Have you been injured in an accident involving texting while driving? Contact Rooth Law Group today for a free consultation.

General

5/10/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Study Shows Older is Really Wiser

If you have concerns about meeting the legal needs of your elderly parents, do not hesitate to contact Rooth Law Group today for a consultation, 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

3/31/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Advanced Directive Awareness Necessary as Ever, 5 Years After Schiavo Death

Americans today are no closer to making end-of-life plans, five years after Terri Schiavo’s death following a lengthy legal battle over her “right to die.” The majority of Americans do not have the legal documents specifying how far to allow caregivers to go in keeping them alive artificially. If you need an attorney to help you in drafting a living will or advanced directive, please contact Rooth Law Group today: 727-797-9600 in Pinellas County, 813-333-6517 in Hillsborough County & 727-232-3912 in Pasco County.

2/17/2010
Kelly L. Rooth, Shareholder
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Helping Family in Tough Economic Times

In planning for the future, we often want to help our heirs but the current recession has interfered with those plans for many elderly people today. Despite good intentions and responsible financial decisions over the years, many people have found themselves in an unexpectedly vulnerable economic circumstance where they are barely able to provide for their own futures, let alone the future of others. If you would like to discuss and plan for the future of your estate, contact Rooth Law Group at 727-797-9600 for a consultation today.

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ST. PETERSBURG
4399 35th St. N.
Suite 322
St. Petersburg, FL 33714
Phone: (727) 797-9600

TAMPA
601 N. Lois Avenue
Tampa, FL 33609
Phone: (813) 333-6517

NEW PORT RICHEY
8212 Massachusetts Avenue
New Port Richey, FL 34653
Phone: (727) 232-3912

SEMINOLE
Seminole Mall
11201 Park Boulevard
Suite 21
Seminole, FL 33772
Phone: (727) 797-9600

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