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jurewitzlawgroupinjury · 3 months

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Understanding The Function of a Personal Injury Attorney in Tampa

When it comes to seeking justice and fair compensation for injuries sustained due to someone else's negligence, engaging the services of a personal injury attorney is invaluable. By definition, a personal injury attorney specializes in an area of law termed "tort law," which encompasses civil wrongs or damages to a person's body, reputation, or rights. In Tampa, Florida, these attorneys play an essential role by helping aggrieved parties navigate complex legal waters towards attaining due compensation.

Role and Responsibilities

A personal injury attorney in Tampa typically deals with several responsibilities while serving their clients. These responsibilities include providing legal advice; explaining rights; preparing and filing legal documents; representing clients at court hearings; professionally negotiating settlements; and conducting research to present the most compelling case possible.

Areas of Specialization within Personal Injury Law

Within the scope of practice of any Tampa-based personal injury attorney lie specific areas where they provide crucial assistance. These areas may encompass automobile accidents (like car crashes or motorcycle accidents); medical malpractice issues (such as misdiagnosis or surgical errors); workplace injuries; slip-and-fall cases on premises; product liability situations (harm from defective products); and wrongful death scenarios.

Examining Accident Scenes & Gathering Evidence

In order to help their injured client get the most favorable result possible, a personal injury attorney conducts a meticulous examination of the accident scene to gather evidence that may consist of video surveillance footage, eyewitness testimonies, police reports and more. Such data gathering is key for winning compensation for injuries incurred by their client.

Assessing & Valuing Claims

Part of the expertise offered by any experienced personal injury attorney lies in accurately assessing claims' value based on factors like severity and duration of injuries plus emotional distress caused by the accident. This process involves deep knowledge and experience regarding how insurance works, negotiation strategies, and court dynamics.

Representing Clients in Legal Proceedings

When a fair settlement cannot be reached privately with the insurance company or wrongdoer, a personal injury attorney represents their client during trial proceedings. This aspect of representation necessitates thorough preparation for trial, including presenting arguments convincingly and cross-examining witnesses effectively.

Guiding through Post-Settlement Phase

After successful claim resolution or litigation verdict delivery, a personal injury attorney continues to guide their clients even in the post-settlement phase. This support can include help securing the awarded compensation funds, dealing with health insurance liens, or even considering annuities to manage an extensive settlement award.

In conclusion, a reliable Personal Injury Attorney's duties in Tampa extend beyond merely providing compassion and moral boost. They offer practical guidance to accident victims through all stages of their cases— from gathering evidence to calculating compensation value and overseeing trial proceedings— ultimately ensuring that justice is served. Such comprehensive legal assistance makes them instrumental for any individual embroiled in a personal injury case.

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730 S Sterling Ave #305, Tampa, FL 33609

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Navigating Florida Car Accident Claims

Do you need a lawyer if you’ve been injured in Tampa, Florida? Tampa, known for its bustling traffic and highways, sees its fair share of car accidents each year. Whether you’ve sustained minor injuries or are facing significant medical bills and lost wages, having a skilled car accident lawyer in Tampa can make all the difference. These legal professionals specialize in advocating for the…

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lizlaw · 1 year

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Tampa Probate Attorney

Are you in need of a Tampa Probate Lawyer? Our experienced Tampa probate attorney, Lizbeth Potts, can help you navigate Florida.

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tampalawyer · 2 years

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Expungement Attorney in Florida

Are you looking for a Florida Expungement Lawyer to have records of a case brought against you or a conviction sealed? William B.Wynne can help you expunge or seal it. He is dedicated to guiding people throughout Florida who are pursuing a fresh start in expungement and record sealing matters. Call our Florida expungement lawyer at 813-532-5057 to see if you qualify for criminal record expungement.

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kirbykonka · 26 days

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Stone Ocean things I would have liked to see, as a Floridian:

—forgetting that it’s winter because it’s literally 70 degrees. 80 degrees on Christmas isn’t uncommon but it is disappointing every time it happens

—blaming deaths on not just alligators, but also pythons (works well around the Everglades)

—the fashion sense of the characters actually isn’t that far off

—they must say “y’all”

—unless it’s in South FL you’ll be seen as a traitor

—walking outside in summer and being hit with a miasma of mosquitos and heat and moisture that will make you feel like you’re being eaten alive (because you are being eaten alive)

—hitting someone with your car is so easy with wet roads

—FL judicial system is on fleek and after all the crazy shit people do lawyers are so done with us

—strip malls. No one goes there except middle aged mothers shopping for shoes or perfume.

—The real teenage hangout place is Walmart. I am not joking. I have been there many times after school and on weekends and every single time we’d go there were other kids our age.

—we don’t even buy anything most times we just walk around

—everyone is poor af unless you’re south (Miami and the Keys)

—in Miami/Tampa/Jax or any big city people also won’t go to strip malls because there’s a 50/50 on whether or not they get shot up

—we hunt pythons seasonally since they are invasive, you can win prizes for this. I feel like Jolyne and Ermes would enjoy that hobby

—four-wheeling. More of a southern USA thing as a whole, but there are miles of open tracks to take your ATV out to. Very fun with friends where you can race and see who DOESNT stall their four wheeler in a lake

—snakes in the backyard, they’re EVERYWHERE. Could have been so easy for them to chase an albino Burmese python thinking it was White Snake 😭

—toads coming out at the beginning of spring and making every little kid so happy that they have prey again, Emporio is def a frog hunter

—when the toads are hibernating we go after lizards instead, Emporio again is def a lizard hunter

—the monkeys loose in the woods. I’ll let you research that on your own.

—thrift stores are full of winter clothing because of all the northerners who migrate down here, Weather Report must have gotten only those 💀

—you’ll know a prison is nearby because there will be a road sign saying “don’t stop for hitchhikers”

—There is no such thing as a clean beach

—marshland is more common than dirt

—“dirt” here is basically just sand there are zero minerals in it so it’s hella hard to farm

—DUST. EVERYWHERE. BUT ITS ALSO SO HOT YOULL DIE. BUT ITS ALSO WET SO YOULL MELT.

—humidity is constantly over 80%, that means you’re going to sweat no matter what you do

—and for last, the Florida man “memes” aren’t memes at all. That’s actually what people are like here. We have had kids expelled for slashing tires, we have had people arrested for driving gaming chairs, we have had snakes eat people whole.

Florida is literally hell itself.

And we are all so proud to be here.

This has been my Floridian PSA, thank you for reading 🥰

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Jared Cano, Florida inmate T79034, born 1994, incarceration intake 2012 at age 18, scheduled for release 05/28/2024

Threat to Bomb

The lawyer for the accused Freedom High School bomb plotter had argued his client could not have possibly carried out his murderous plan — something he said was little more than fantasy anyway.

But in the end, things did not work out perfectly for the defense.

Jared Cano was sentenced to 15 years behind bars, followed by 10 years of probation plus counseling. It could have gone worse for the troubled 18-year-old, however: He was facing up to more than three-dozen years in the slammer.

A then-17-year-old Cano was arrested in August 2011 after authorities received a tip from an unnamed student about Cano’s intentions to wreak havoc on the first day of the 2011-2012 school year at Freedom — the same school that had expelled him.

The defense had argued that Cano only mentioned the threat to the student and not the school itself, and that the bomb-making materials — shrapnel, tubing, timing devices — would not have actually worked anyway.

But the judge upheld the charges against Cano, then 18. He had pleaded no contest.

In reference to the bomb attack, Cano had been facing two charges that carry up to 15 years each: threatening to discharge a destructive device, and attempting to discharge a destructive device. He was also facing drug charges for marijuana authorities found when they raided his New Tampa apartment.

Some disturbing cell phone videos released by state attorneys had showed an angry, troubled teen.

"For those of you retards who don't know, I'm the Freedom High School shooter from Tampa, Florida," Cano is reported as saying. "Well, I will be in a couple months."

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zealouscanonindeer · 8 months

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Growing up.. (part 1) (part 2) here

A young Aspen

Aspen was born and brought up in Tampa, Florida. Her parents resided in an apartment complex throughout her entire childhood. Both her and River attended the same school all through kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school.

Since early on, Aspen was bright, always studious and an overachiever, having expectations of herself rather than her parents having them of her. She learned her worth and potential early on and came to respect her talents, which her mother admired.

She hardly made any friends in high school (only 6 but they remained lifelong) due to the fact that she barely came out of her shell and would attend only an occasional party or social gathering. She learned how to open up more and more throughout her uni degree and med school. Let's just say she found her dolphins later on in life.

Even her past relationships were scarce as she preferred genuine and intriguing company which she only truly found with Ethan. She had only 2 previous relationships one which lasted for only 3 months during her junior year of high school and the other during her last year of undergrad and first year of med school before calling it quits after 8 months.

She always loved reading and would spend hours on end with her nose stuck in some sort of fiction. She loved spending her free time hiking, fishing and driving with her dad.

A young River.

Her sister, River was the exact opposite, was diagnosed with ADHD, she preferred more girly stuff, loved ballet and trained for over 16 years,hated reading of any kind, a habit she begrudgingly had to forsake for her career as a lawyer. Their parents were often called in by the teacher due to their second child. River always felt slightly insecure due to the comparison between the two sisters, often leading to arguments and a few rough patches over the years. They managed to, however get on good terms and now share almost everything with each other.

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dontmeantobepoliticalbut · 1 year

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He hasn't yet entered the contest for the Republican presidential nomination, but even so, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is one of the leading candidates.

In polls of possible nominees, he rivals and sometimes surpasses former President Donald Trump. DeSantis has just released a new book that highlights his pugnacious style and hardline stance on issues ranging from education to public health. It picks up from his first term as Florida Governor when he became well-known nationally through his frequent appearances on Fox News.

November's election was disappointing for Republicans in many states. But not in Florida, where Gov. DeSantis won reelection by nearly 20 points. At his victory celebration, supporters cheered as he pledged to continue his campaign against ideas, policies and laws he derides as "woke."

"We fight the woke in the schools," he said. "We fight the woke in the corporations. We will never, ever surrender to the woke mob. Florida is where woke goes to die!"

'FLORIDA IS WHERE WOKE GOES TO DIE'

As Governor, DeSantis has waded forcefully into the culture wars. In his first term, following national demonstrations around the police killing of George Floyd, he signed a law criminalizing even some peaceful protests. Later, his "Stop Woke Act" restricted what schools and businesses can say about race. A "Parental Rights in Education Act," dubbed "Don't Say Gay" by opponents, limits how teachers discuss sexual orientation and gender identity.

He's taken aim at programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in the schools. He's signed a law banning abortions after 15 weeks. And he pushed through new congressional maps that eliminated two African American voting districts. Many of these measures are now held up by legal challenges in the courts.

It's a different DeSantis than the one David Jolly got to know when both served as U.S. House members in Washington. Jolly, a former Republican congressman from the Tampa area, says DeSantis was part of the House Freedom Caucus, a group focused on cutting government spending. "At the time," Jolly says, "I described them as the shutdown caucus."

DeSantis and other members used government shutdowns to push for policy changes and spending reductions, even moving unsuccessfully to depose John Boehner as House Speaker. Jolly says the most impressive thing about DeSantis were the connections he made as a freshman congressman with some of the nation's top Republican donors. Jolly says, "It's always been a question to me: how he did it. And I believe it was just the commitment to fundraising and the raw political hunger of moving beyond the House."

DeSantis, a Yale- and Harvard-educated lawyer who served in the Navy, spent three terms in Congress before running for governor. His frequent appearances on Fox News drew the attention of President Trump who endorsed him. DeSantis embraced the endorsement and ran a now-famous ad narrated by his wife as he reads to his children from Trump's book, Art of the Deal.

MOVING FROM CONGRESS TO THE FLORIDA GOVERNOR'S MANSION

In 2018, he was narrowly elected Governor, defeating Democrat Andrew Gillum by less than a half percentage point. Two years later, after Trump was defeated, DeSantis rarely mentioned the former president's name anymore and refused to join the chorus of supporters who falsely maintained the election was stolen.

Jolly says DeSantis used Trump to build his name recognition but after being elected, he moved on. Jolly compares DeSantis to Hall of Fame hockey player Wayne Gretzky who famously said, "I skate to where the puck is going." Jolly says of DeSantis, "He saw it was going to be Donald Trump's party and he skated to Donald Trump very quickly."

DeSantis' rise to national prominence got a boost with the arrival of the COVID pandemic. In the first months, he largely followed guidance from the Trump White House and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He shut down Florida's beaches, bars and nightclubs. Schools were closed.

BOOSTING NATIONAL PROMINENCE DURING COVID

When the vaccine became available, he championed it in almost daily news conferences and in a live broadcast where a 94-year-old World War II veteran received his shot on Fox News.

But shortly after that appearance, in February 2021, DeSantis' approach to COVID began to change. He'd already ordered all schools reopened for in-class instruction. He soon signed laws banning face mask and vaccine mandates by businesses and government.

Republican Aaron Bean served in Florida's Senate under DeSantis and is now a member of Congress. He has nothing but praise for how the Governor responded to the pandemic. "He went against the grain," Bean says. "You can't say Florida now without saying the 'Free State of Florida' because Governor DeSantis has led the way."

With his hiring of a new surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo, DeSantis completed his transition from vaccine proponent to vaccine skeptic. He endorsed recommendations by Ladapo that healthy children under 18 not be vaccinated. Ladapo and DeSantis have also said men age 18 to 39 shouldn't receive the mRNA vaccine. Nationally recognized public health experts say that recommendation is wrong and based on a faulty analysis.

Bill Hanage, an associate professor of epidemiology at Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health, says DeSantis politicized the public health crisis. His policies, Hanage believes, led to an increase of deaths in Florida from COVID. "If you compare it with California, New York, Massachusetts and the United Kingdom," Hanage says Florida is "the only one to have more deaths since vaccines were available, than before. The only one of them."

In analyzing data compiled by Johns Hopkins University, Hanage found that in Florida, 60% of the total deaths occurred after vaccines were available. In the other places, the number of deaths after vaccines became available are 40% of the total or less.

DeSantis dismisses the criticism, saying Florida voters looked at his record on COVID in November and gave him a resounding vote of confidence. "Not only did we win re-election," he boasts, "we won with the highest percentage of the vote that any Republican Governor candidate has in the history of the state of Florida."

That's true, if you leave out the Reconstruction era.

JUMPING INTO LOCAL ISSUES

As Governor, DeSantis has extended his authority beyond state agencies and laws into local matters — exerting control over school boards, county health policies, even businesses that hold drag shows. To the delight of supporters, he's quick to attack any who challenge him, from the media to the state's largest employers. After Disney's CEO said he'd work to overturn a law, DeSantis signed a bill ending Disney World's self-governing status in Florida.

With his efforts to control even local policies, he's left behind the commitment to limited government he once had as a member of the Freedom Caucus. Former Congressman David Jolly says, it's a lesson he took from Donald Trump. Jolly says, "What Donald Trump brought to the party was to really crush that orthodoxy of small government and instead say the ends justify the means. And so, whatever it takes to achieve conservative results."

It doesn't matter if it takes big government, Jolly says. To DeSantis, it doesn't even matter if courts have said it's unconstitutional.

Last year, with an eye to federal law and Florida's constitution, lawmakers drew up new maps for the state's 28 Congressional districts. DeSantis didn't like the result and demanded lawmakers draw new maps that ended up eliminating two districts that favored Black voters.

"I WAS COMPLETELY DUMBFOUNDED, BLIND-SIDED"

Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, an African American lawmaker from Orlando, says, "I was completely dumbfounded, blind-sided." It was the first time anyone could recall a Governor in Florida taking control of redistricting.

Republican legislative leaders pushed through the Governor's maps and they were immediately challenged in court as unconstitutional partisan gerrymanders. But the maps remained in place for November's election, and helped Florida Republicans pick up four additional seats in Congress.

Thompson says DeSantis' motivation in targeting black voters is clear. "I think he has an interest in making sure that only certain individuals vote. And that those people are people who are supportive of his agenda," she says. "And then making it difficult for anyone who does not support his agenda, making it difficult for them to vote."

DeSantis doesn't shy away from battles involving race. He's banned Critical Race Theory from the schools even though it's a subject not found in Kindergarten through 12th grade curricula. He also drew national headlines when his education commissioner said he'd prohibit the use of an AP African American studies course in Florida.

Congressman Aaron Bean says those policies aren't intended to target groups, but instead stand up for conservative principles. Bean doesn't expect DeSantis to soften his hardline stance in a campaign for President. "I believe that should he go to the next level, which I think he will," Bean says, "he will push forward an America-first agenda, a common-sense agenda, a freedom agenda."

There are lots of questions surrounding a DeSantis run for the presidency. Among them, how will he handle intense scrutiny from the media and attacks from other candidates, notably Donald Trump? DeSantis hasn't responded to repeated interview requests from NPR. Up to now, he's mostly avoided interviews with mainstream media, preferring instead friendly appearances on Fox News and other conservative outlets.

David Jolly says, for DeSantis, there's a more fundamental question. His nearly 20-point win in Florida came in a midterm election in which most of the country turned away from the Republican Party and many of the conservative policies DeSantis has promoted. Jolly says, "The test for Ron DeSantis will be, is he really that skilled and that good of an evangelist to convince the country to follow the direction he took Florida?"

DeSantis' supporters have a slogan, "Make America Florida." Next year, voters across the country may get a chance to decide if that's something that they want.

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sjerzgirl · 10 months

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tampalawyer · 2 years

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Attorney for Criminal Appeals in Florida

William B. Wynne is dedicated to serving our clients with a range of legal services including criminal law cases. If you or a loved one are appealing a criminal case, it is important to seek the representation of an experienced Tampa criminal appeals lawyer to guide you through the complex and detailed process. Feel free to contact our Attorney for Criminal Appeals in Florida.

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Riordanverse OC Profile: Emilio Victor (V.) Silverio-Azarello

Full Name: Emilio Victor (V.) Silverio-Azarello

Alias/Nicknames: Em, V., Dark Knight, Styx's Problem Child, River Boy

Godly Lineage: Styx (mother), Kymopoleia (ancestor), Guabancex (ancestor)

Gender: Male

Age: 20

Birthday: August, 7th

Sexuality: Heterosexual

Species: Demigod

Language: English, Spanish, French, Portugues, Cantonese, Ancient Greek

Hairstyle, Hair Color: Undercut with Medium Fade, Obsidian Black

Eye Shape and Color: Upturned and Obsidian Black

Lip Shape: Bow Shaped

Nose Shape: Straight

Face Shape: Oval

Body Type:

Mesomorph

Swimmer-toned physique

Extra Traits:

Birthmarks

Left Cheek Bone

Right Collarbone

Left Shoulder

Scars:

Right shoulder, hydra claw

Left oblique, sword

Height: 5'10

Skin tone: Almond Brown

Ethnicities: Puerto Rican, Dominican, Brazilian, Spanish

Style of dress: Natural, relaxed but functional. Jeans, running sneakers or hiking boots, t-shirts or plaid long sleeves, a pair of rings in one hand with one ring on the opposite. Colors of olive green, forest green, black, grey, and white.

Personality: At first glance, they appear self-centered or intolerant but on closer inspection, they're pragmatic, honest, and compassionate, especially to those who've been harmed or wronged unjustly.

Strengths: Adaptability, Perseverance, Humility

Flaws: Pushes others away, self-confidence

Fatal flaw: Excessive Personal Loyalty

Likes and Hobbies: Latin American and Italian coffee, medium-rare cooked meats, martial arts tournaments, dogs, cats, and otters

Dislikes: Promise breakers, liars, heavy sweets, and people pleasers

Voice: Crisp and ethereal

Fears or Phobias: Atychiphobia

Favorite Color: Sea Green

Favorite animal: Otters

Favorite possession: N/A

Favorite food: Churrasco steak with rice, beans, and fried yuca root

Least Favourite food: War Heads

Love interest: N/A

Best friends: N/A

Friends: N/A

Enemies: N/A

Rivals: N/A

Powers:

Hydrokinesis (Includes):

Water Immunity

Water Solidification

Water Empowerment

Toxikinesis (limited)

Atmokinesis (Includes):

Aerokinesis

Storm Spirit Communication

Oath Binding (Includes):

Necromancy

Umbrakinesis (Includes):

Shadow Travel

Odikinesis

Hypnokinesis

Enhanced Strength

Enhanced Durability

Enhanced Stamina

Weapon(s):

Oath's Bane (multi-formed weapon, Kali/Eskrima sticks initially form)

Kali/Eskrima Sticks: Stygian Iron/Silver

Baat Jaam Do (Butterfly Sword): Stygian Iron/Silver

Luk Dim Boon Kwun (6 & 1/2 Pole) Stygian Iron/Silver

Fighting style(s):

Unarmed:

Wing Chun

Kali/Eskrima

Pencak Silat

Kickboxing

Jiu Jitsu

Armed:

Swordsmanship

Wing Chun

Kali/Eskrima

Pencak Silat

Archery

Backstory: Born to a reformed criminal turned lawyer, Emilio grew up in Tampa, Florida, and was raised by his father, Enrique, who served in the state attorney office of the city. Emilio didn't care for much as his father provided all he needed but never allowed his son to have anything without fulfilling some promise or obligation. An effective method to prevent his son from becoming a spoiled brat, Enrique enrolled the young boy in multiple martial arts schools to help him develop discipline and mental fortitude especially given that he could potentially become a target because of his father's past.

During hurricane season when he was seven, Emilio saw three women from his window in the middle of the bay. They appeared to be arguing as the hurricane became more violent so did the body language of those women. To his surprise, they all pointed in his direction and he ran to his father as he was in the middle of going over a case. Comforting his son, Enrique assured Emilio he was safe and that his eyes were playing tricks on him. Eventually, the young boy would peer into the veil that was the Mist and question what happened during that storm and why one of the women stared at him with a mix of pain, contempt, and something else...

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Dustin Halstead, Florida inmate H52364, born 1993, incarceration intake in March 2018 at age 25, scheduled for release December 2028

Negligent Manslaugher, Leaving Crash Scene

Dustin Halstead, who was convicted of vehicular homicide in 2018 for a 2014 hit-and-run crash that left a road construction worker dead, ran out of appeals in August 2019.

After a brief hearing, Halstead was taken to begin serving his 11-year sentence. He hugged his lawyer, Dale Sisco of Tampa, and stepped from the courtroom into an adjacent holding cell.

In January 2018, a jury had deliberated about two hours before finding him guilty. Two months later, Circuit Judge Kevin Abdoney sentenced him to 11 years in prison, but allowed him to remain free on $150,000 bail pending the outcome of his appeal.

In July 2019, the Lakeland-based Second District Court of Appeal rejected that appeal, which led to the August court hearing and Halstead’s remand into custody.

Halstead, 26, was charged with killing Shelby Kenneth Shull, a 44-year-old road construction worker from Eustis. He was with a crew working along South Florida Avenue near Easton Drive in Lakeland at about 1:45 a.m. July 23, 2014, when he was killed. He’d been working for Florida Safety Contractors only about two months.

According to Lakeland Police reports, Halstead’s 2006 black Jeep had drifted into a construction zone in the center turn lane, hitting Shull and several construction barriers. Witnesses told police the driver hadn’t stopped.

Three months later, a tip from a citizen led police to Halstead, and his Jeep was linked with Shull through DNA evidence, according to court testimony.

As detectives continued to investigate the case, Halstead’s girlfriend, Kelly Harrigan, said she was with him that night and he had reached down to pick up a cigarette he’d dropped in the car when the crash occurred.

Halstead, of Lakeland, wasn’t charged with DUI, but Assistant State Attorney Jennifer Swenson presented testimony to the jury about the bars he’d been to that night and the alcohol he’d consumed. She also presented evidence of text messages on Halstead’s cellphone detailing his efforts to find a new hood and front grill for his Jeep within hours of the collision.

Sisco, representing Halstead, told jurors his client didn’t know he had struck someone that night, which is why he hadn’t stopped.

At the 2018 sentencing hearing, Halstead told Judge Abdoney he would have rendered aid if he had known someone was hurt. He also apologized to Shull’s family.

Although the two convictions allowed a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison, state sentencing guidelines called for Halstead to be imprisoned for 11 years, mirroring the sentence Abdoney imposed. That includes a four-year mandatory term for leaving the scene of a crash involving a death.

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meagan tandy & she and her / cis woman ‷ watch out , jade sullivan has crash-landed into roswell !! they look thirty three years old and celebrate their birthday on august 22. they are from tampa, florida, reside in lunar crescent and are currently working as public relations agent. one thing you should know about them is that she’s the typical bougie hipster vegetarian lesbian with a love for soccer‷ ( ziggles, est, she/her, 33 ) + two ginger cats mango and yam

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“That child is going to be trouble,” they said.

“I will rain so much legal brimstone on this school that it would make God jealous,” she said before taking her daughter out for ice cream. The crime? Punching a fellow student for bullying.

The daughter of two powerhorse lawyers, Jade Sullivan was raised not to tolerate nonsense from anyone. They wanted her to make a mark on the world, telling her to never go quietly. It wasn’t her grades they were impressed by; rather, it was the way she connected with people even from a young age, always fighting the good fight.

It was obvious what captured her attention as a young girl: soccer. Each year, she looked forward to summer simply because she could play every day without school to distract her. She kept telling everyone she’d make it big one day. If Jade Sullivan put her mind to it, she made it happen. Her parents knew she was not one to be underestimated, and put whatever resources they had to ensure her dreams came true.

“She’s too intimidating,” they said.

They always seemed terrified asking her out -- but those brave enough were quickly passed over, her interest in them minimal and fleeting at best. For the longest time, she figured it was due to her ambitious nature. Why date when she could focus entirely on her future? Once everything clicked, everything clicked. Coming out was a mixed bag of reactions in her family, some of them wondering why she insisted on making her life harder by being out and proud.

Popular simply because she looked out for everyone and if you fucked with her people, she fucked with you. She was nice until she wasn’t. Sometimes it meant a good, swift punch and sometimes it meant ruining your life through psychological means -- ruining your reputation, getting you kicked off the team, providing receipts to the parents. Her popularity meant she had eyes and ears everywhere. She was the kind of woman people owed favors to because she used them to help other people. Putting her high school soccer team on the map was merely an added bonus.

An unfortunate injury as a result of a freak car accident derailed her chances of being recruited to a national soccer team. Doctors said years of physical therapy was needed to return to a sense of normalcy. In the midst of it all, she had an unfortunate falling out with her parents due to her refusal to go to therapy for her post-traumatic stress disorder. The accident didn’t just hurt her physically; it took a toll on her mental state.

The woman had too much ambition not to make it big somewhere. With a natural affinity for manipulation and putting a spin on stories, she went to one of the best colleges for public relations. Taking on a full course workload while going through months of intense physical therapy was the Jade Sullivan way. An internship with a major league sports team turned into a full fledged career after graduation. She would soon find out a former classmate, who had found success with the team, insisted on her hiring, having regaled stories from their high school years. It was a frustrating thing to know because of the casual racism put on display -- she had been nearly passed over for a white man with less qualifications.

Her ambitious nature and work ethic had her climbing the ladder over the years. Despite not being at the top, she’d consider herself as the person running things due to her subtle machinations and blackmail material she held over them. She was friendly with those on the ‘lower rung’, so to speak -- they liked to talk. And naturally, she was more than happy to listen.

After seven years of working her life away, she had rendered herself important enough to request working from ‘home’ in Roswell, only coming in for meetings with the upper echelon of the team.

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