Today, we are happy to celebrate three years since beginning our firm. We appreciate all the support from our family, friends, and of course our clients, both current and past. We look forward to being Your Bridge to Justice for many years to come. Sincerely, Brett Szematowicz and Jason Bard
ST. PETERSBURG, FL — Would-be impaired drivers beware: local law enforcement agencies have your number. The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office has announced the team-up of multiple agencies for a crackdown on impaired driving this weekend. Agencies participating in the one-night detail include the sheriff’s office, Florida Highway Patrol, and the St. Petersburg, Largo, Clearwater, Indian…
Ronny Scott Hicks was arrested Monday night for driving under the influence and obstructing traffic – but he wasn’t driving a car! Police say Hicks was riding in his motorized wheelchair when the call came in reporting an intoxicated man obstructing a bridge. When officers arrived they smelled an odor coming from Hicks and he was slurring his words. He did…
For the second consecutive year, Brett Jacob Szematowicz was recognized by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense (NAFDD), LLC, an organization that awards the nation’s best private Driving Under the Influence (DUI) attorneys. NAFDD identifies the top criminal defense attorneys in each state based upon their experience, reputation, and achievements, among other factors. Those who…
There are many defenses that can be used in a variety of cases. This defense would probably result in the quickest guilty verdict in the history of the judicial system. This article, about a case out of Bradenton, Florida, highlights why it is better to invoke your Miranda rights rather than speak to the police….
Wisconsin Attorney Chastised by Judge For Taking Facebook Selfie with Client After Winning Murder Acquittal This news article out of Milwaukee details the sometimes sad state of the legal profession. Perhaps understandably, Waukesha criminal defense attorney Anthony Cotton said he was excited to hear a Milwaukee jury declare his client not guilty of first degree…
