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“Yesterday, December 7, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” -FDR
My wife and I had the honor to visit the final resting place for 1,102 Sailors and Marines who still lie entombed on the USS Arizona.
Proud to announce that I was a recipient of SRQ Magazine 35 under 35 award. I received this award for being a leader in the industry and making an impact in the community through my law firm, Tympanick Law, P.A. It was truly a honor to be recognized alongside many other accomplished and driven young professionals and entrepreneurs.
Tympanick Law, P.A., wants to wish everyone a very Happy Thanksgiving. Here at Tympanick Law, P.A., we are thankful for our clients. This week alone, I had three separate clients call up (unprompted) to ask when they could make their next payment - and thanked me profusely for being flexible with their payment plans. I am happy to work with all of my current and prospective clients to create customized payment plans that fit their budgetary needs.
Free Legal Advice Friday: Do not ever sign a contract without either reading every word of it twice or having an attorney review it first. Under Florida law, if you sign a contract, it is presumed you have read the contract and understand it. Thus, if you sign your name to anything substantial, read it twice and ask anything you do not understand. Shady companies will try to get a signature as quickly as possible on contracts because they know they can fight in Court to enforce the shady contract if you simply sign your name.
Update as to Trial 41: My client was found NOT GUILTY by a jury. I accepted this Court-Appointed case and was able to secure my client’s freedom after over a year in custody.
My 41st trial gets underway today. I truly love being a criminal trial lawyer.
On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month the Great War ended with the signing of the on this day 104 years ago. Today, November 11th is now known as . Tympanick Law, P.A., thanks all Veterans for their service.
Free Legal Advice Friday: Although there are no age restrictions relating to trick or treating in Florida, it is illegal to wear a mask in public if over the age of 16. FL. Stat. 876.12. Thus, if you are trick or treating on a public sidewalk at age 17 or older, you cannot legally wear a mask as a part of your costume that would conceal your identity.
One year today, I achieved a long sought-after goal of opening my own law firm, Tympanick Law, P.A. Since its inception, I have helped countless individuals achieve favorable resolutions in criminal cases, helped clients in landlord-tenant cases (some of which Pro Bono), and tried a high-profile civil case which was aired around the world.
I have appeared locally and nationally discussing both criminal law issues and sports law issues on television, radio, and podcasts of all sorts.
Thank you to all those who have helped me on this incredible journey. Cheers to 50 more.
Email I received today from a client after I got his community control revoked 3 months early without need for even a hearing. I asked if I had his permission to post this and he simply replied, “Absolutely.”
“Matt I believe you saved me from months of prison time. I'm pretty sure about that. And I don't know how to thank you man I'm looking forward to January though. Put this behind me once and for all. Again appreciate you.”
-AC
The legal profession can be incredibly taxing most days. However, emails like this make it all worth it.
Free Legal Advice Friday: If you are convicted of a 2nd DUI within 5 years, you must serve 10 days in jail under Florida law. Additionally, if you are convicted of a 3rd offense DUI within 10 years, you must serve 30 days in jail. However, if you voluntarily enter into an in-patient treatment facility, you can get day for day credit. That allows the individual to get treatment they desperately need without potentially setting themselves back by serving a jail sentence.
Free Legal Advice Friday: Landlords, what can you do if your tenant forgot to give you the keys to the unit back and left some items in the unit? It seems the tenant abandoned the premises but how do you know? What does the law say?
FL Stat. 83.05(3)
In the absence of actual knowledge of abandonment, it shall be presumed for the purposes of paragraph (2)(c) that the tenant has abandoned the rented premises if:
a) The landlord reasonably believes that the tenant has been absent from the rented premises for a period of 30 consecutive days;
b) The rent is not current; and
c) A notice pursuant to s. 83.20(2) has been served and 10 days have elapses since service of such notice.
I, along with countless others, await ’s arrival to the FL Suncoast. After the storm has passed, I am proud to volunteer my time with The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyer’s Division Disaster Legal Services Hot Line. For now, everyone stay safe and we will all get through this together.
I read the Front Office Sports newsletter every chance I can get. Yesterday, it hit differently.
Free Legal Advice Friday: Did you know in Florida we have something that is called the Accident Report Privilege? That is a privilege afforded to you when you are speaking with a law enforcement officer after you were involved in a car accident. Even if you are under the influence, anything you say including admissions to drinking & driving cannot be used against you in Court (Exception if you leave the scene of a crash without giving your information you waive your right to that privilege). Law enforcement must inform you that they are “switching hats” and have begun to conduct a criminal investigation for the privilege to be extinguished. Unless they do that, anything you say is still protected by the Accident Report Privilege.
Free Legal Advice Friday: Did you know under Florida law that your pet(s) can be an actual beneficiary of your estate? Florida is one of roughly forty states which allows individuals to leave money to their pet(s) so they can be looked out for after the individual has passed on.
A few of my favorite photos from my recent wonderful photoshoot with Cassie Wegeng Photography.
My recent appearance on ABC7 Sarasota - WWSB discussing a local animal cruelty case that is garnering national media. attention
Last second tv appearance…why not?!?! Catch my segment on at 11pm tonight discussing the local animal cruelty case that is garnering national attention.
Free Legal Advice Friday: Did you know that if you are being investigated by law enforcement for a crime and the questions turn from investigatory to accusatory your Miranda rights must be read to you!! If you are not free to leave, this constitutes a custodial interrogation requiring Miranda warnings. I was just reviewing discovery on one of my cases and Miranda was never read to my client. Additionally, there is an entire page in the arrest report confirming Miranda was never read to my client.
Free Legal Advice Friday:I cannot emphasize this enough especially after the verdict, hire a seasoned trial attorney if your case is on the trial track. It legitimately could be the difference between walking away free or in handcuffs.
One of my new professional photos taken for Tympanick Law, P.A.
Free Legal Advice Friday: Sealing and Expunging your record in Florida. Did you know you can expunge an arrest and/or formal charges against you if: 1) The case is declined (arrested but you are not formally charged); 2) Your case is Nolle Prosequi’d (formal charges filed but later dismissed); or 3) You are found Not Guilty at trial. Sealing your record. You can seal your record ONCE if you receive a Withhold of Adjudication. However, you cannot seal your record if your charge is a felony of violence or sexual in nature. A misdemeanor domestic battery also cannot be sealed. Arrested or Injured? Don’t Panic…Call Tympanick. 1(888)NOPANIC.
Free Legal Advice Friday: As I have stated in a previous post, if you take a DUI breath test (Don’t ever do it) and blow .08 or higher your license is automatically suspended for 6 months. However, when is that suspension effective? The suspension is effective immediately. However, the officer will issue the driver a temporary permit valid for 10 days from the date of arrest, provided the driver is otherwise eligible. After that 10 days, one must go without a license for 30 days before one can apply for a Business Purposes Only License.
In re :
“He who knows, does not speak. He who speaks, does not know. -Lao Tzu
Only Judge Robinson’s knows when her ruling is coming down. Also, the only person who knows what the exact ruling will be is also Judge Robinson.
Free Legal Advice Friday: In Florida, if you are adjudicated guilty for a misdemeanor charge such as DUI, Battery, or Petit Theft, your fingerprints must be taken. They are taken because subsequent convictions for those charges are subject to enhanced penalties. Committing a Battery after being previously convicted of one is a 3rd degree felony. A 3rd conviction for DUI within 10 years is a felony. Finally, a 3rd offense Petit Theft is a felony. Always force the State to prove your prior convictions. That is because they might have been from years ago and no fingerprints might not have been taken. Without fingerprints, it is exceptionally difficult for the State to prove your prior convictions. Remember a conviction for DUI is an automatic adjudication. Thus, if you are convicted of a 3rd DUI within 10 years, you are automatically a convicted felon for LIFE. Always hold the State to their burden. Remember Arrested or Injured? Don't Panic...Call Tympanick!
Free Legal Advice Friday: When a tenant is three days late with rent (EXCLUDING Saturday, Sunday, and any legal holidays), the landlord can give the tenant a three-day notice to pay rent or move out of the rental (quit). The notice must state that the tenant has three days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, and legal holidays) to either pay rent or move out of the rental unit. If the tenant doesn’t pay rent or move by the deadline, the landlord can file an eviction lawsuit. (Fla. Stat. 83.56(3) (2002)).
Free Legal Advice Friday: Florida Statute 768.125 provides the specifics of the State's Dram Shop Law. It states that if a person "willfully and unlawfully" provides alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 or "knowingly" provides alcohol to a person who is known to have an addiction to alcohol, that person may be held liable for any injuries caused by the intoxicated individual. However, Florida does not observe social host liability. That means if a person provides alcohol to an alcohol-dependent person in a private gathering, that person cannot be held liable if the alcohol-dependent person causes injuries to another individual.
Happy 4th of July! My wife and I had the privilege to view the original life-altering document back in April. It was good to see that it wasn’t harmed after Nicolas Cage stole it several years ago.
June was a busy month here at Tympanick Law, P.A. If you missed the trial, you can watch snippets on Law & Crime’s YouTube Channel. Below is a front page feature by Sarasota Herald-Tribune.
Free Legal Advice Friday: There’s a new law in Florida that governs the volume of music coming from your vehicle. Beginning today, July 1, 2022, it will be illegal to project music at a level that can be heard from 25 ft. away.
Free Legal Advice Friday: In any case where there is an alleged victim (theft, battery, etc.) identity of the victim must be proven. Usually that means the victim appears in Court and testifies that he or she is the alleged victim. However, if the State cannot produce the alleged victim but can still tell the story they will file a motion to admit the alleged victim’s Certified DAVID (driver’s license picture with driving history). If the State does that, that is a tip-off that the alleged victim is not cooperative. Ususlly in those situations, the State isn’t going to think highly of their case and will be willing to give you a sweetheart deal at a minimum if not an outright dismissal.
Tympanick Law, P.A., is pleased to announce the creation of its new and improved website! Check it out now at www.tympanicklaw.com.
Free Legal Advice Friday: In a criminal case, do not ever plead guilty early in your case unless it results in your case ultimately being dropped. Cases fall apart every day. A prosecutor will not give you their best offer until they are staring down the barrel of a public jury trial. Unless they got you cold, a prosecutor will always be stressing about whether or not they can prove a case. More often than not they will cut a great deal on the eve of trial to spare themselves having to explain to their supervisors and colleagues about why they lost. They would much rather say they pled.
May we never forget that freedom isn’t free. -Unknown. Tympanick Law wants to wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Free Legal Advice Friday: This weekend we honor those men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation. Did you know that the 12th Judicial Circuit has a Veterans Court Program? The Twelfth Judicial Veterans Treatment Court is only for veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States. The Twelfth Judicial VTC is a court-supervised program coupled with intensive treatment and supervision for high risk-high need criminal offenders. The Twelfth Judicial VTC is designed for Veterans who have substance abuse, mental health, or problems adjusting to civilian life and have been charged with a felony or misdemeanor crimes.
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