St Petersburg Criminal Defense Attorney Sean McQuaid

10/22/2026

What Are Obstruction Charges in Florida and What Are the Penalties? 🚔

10/13/2026

Drugs found in a shared car? That does not mean they were yours. Get legal help early before assumptions turn into serious charges.

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10/09/2026

Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is celebrating winning a clean sweep in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's 2026 Best of the Bay Awards.

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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is celebrating winning a clean sweep in Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's 2026 Best of the Bay Awards. In addition to being voted Best Law Firm, four of our lawyers received awards in the Best Attorney categories exemplifying the trust and confidence the people of T...

09/22/2026

No breath test? That does not necessarily end a Florida DUI case. Find out what prosecutors may rely on instead and where those cases can start to fall apart.

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09/15/2026

You bonded out. Then the State added more charges. Can that happen in Florida? Yes. Here’s what you need to know.

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08/25/2026

A simple question during a police encounter can quickly turn into an obstruction charge. So what actually counts as obstruction of justice in Florida, and how can you defend yourself if you are charged?

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08/20/2026

We are proud to announce that ten of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

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At Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A., we are proud to announce that ten of our attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America. Their selections span numerous areas of law and reflect

08/14/2026

Florida expanded several battery penalties in 2026. How could a prior conviction, domestic violence allegation, or the identity of the alleged victim turn a misdemeanor battery charge into a felony?

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07/28/2026

Refusing a DUI breath test in Florida can now lead to license suspension and a separate criminal charge. Learn what Trenton’s Law means for drivers in 2026 and why acting quickly matters.

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07/23/2026

We are proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in the Tampa Bay Times “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Awards for the 8th consecutive year!

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Battaglia, Ross, Dicus & McQuaid, P.A. is proud to announce that we have once again been recognized in the Tampa Bay Times “Best of the Best” People’s Choice Awards. This marks the eighth consecutive year that members of the Tampa Bay community have selected our Florida law firm for this disti...