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"On the first Friday of every month, the heart of downtown becomes St. Pete’s biggest block party. First Friday St. Pete is a showcase for the great bands, great drinks, and great food that make us Florida’s most exciting city."

Settling Divorce Cases.

Are you aware that many divorce cases are settled through mediation?  The family court of Pinellas County is specifically designed to protect YOUR rights during divorce.  Make sure that you take every advantage of that fact.  It is easy to become intimidated by the court process.  Don’t let that be your guidepost.  The confident ones are those that prosper in family court.

The first thing to do is find an attorney in the St. Petersburg area with a client-focused approach.  Having the procedures explained to you in a careful and complete manner will give you the confidence that you need to proceed to family court.  After the explanation process, you need to be sure that the attorney will stay with you through every stage all the way to the finish line.

For decades the law office of Kidder and Bennett has been doing exactly that!  They are your choice for a St. Petersburg divorce mediation or litigation lawyer.  If you reside in Clearwater, St. Petersburg, or anywhere around Pinellas County retain the assertive divorce representation that will shape the rest of your life.  Call Kidder and Bennett for a free consultation today at (727) 821-8000.

Degrees of Murder.

Just as there are degrees of burns there are degrees of murder - a great deal more harsh, of course.  When it comes to being accused of this ultimate crime whichever one you are being tried for will determine your entire future.  Each type has its own set of circumstances and penalties with which you need to be familiar.

1.  Third degree murder.  This is considered a second degree felony in legal terms.  The punishment may include up to 15 years in prison.  It is known as murder without premeditation.

2.  Second degree murder.  This may be a murky area which should be properly explained by your attorney.  Just know that it can be punishable by up to 30 years in state prison.

3.  First degree murder.  This is the type with which most of us are familiar.  It is a capital offense in which you could be put to death or spend your life in prison if found guilty.

As you can plainly see the degrees within which you may be charged will affect how you should be defended.  You must not trust that defense to just anyone.  Call on the services of Kidder and Bennett.  They are St. Petersburg’s murder defense attorneys serving all of Pinellas County with a combined 50 years of experience.  Call for a free consultation today at (727) 821-8000.