Clearwater Defense Lawyer : Only in Florida

By Nicholas Dorsten, Esq.

I often get asked as a Clearwater criminal defense lawyer about some of the more unusual criminal cases. Well this recent story I found on the bay news nine website may just take the cake for September.

OLDSMAR --
A woman woke up to a strange man rubbing her neck after he broke into her Oldsmar home on Wednesday.

Pinellas County deputies say the Defendant, 22, broke into the apartment on Loblolly Court.

The woman, her boyfriend, and two young children were all inside and asleep at the time.

Officials say the woman's boyfriend chased the man outside where deputies and a K-9 police dog rushed to help.

Deputies say they cornered the Defendant near a lake. He is now facing burglary charges.

No one inside of the apartment was hurt according to the report.

So this criminal is now facing at least one burglary charge (enhanced because people were inside the home when he broke in) but depending on what the prosecutor does, he may be facing additional charges including battery, and assault. Due to the nature of the crime, he may also need to undergo a sex offender type screening. One weird night can now mean years in prison for this Oldsmar criminal defendant.

Have you or someone you love been arrested for burglary, robbery or battery? Then call Blake & Dorsten, P.A. today for a free consultation!

For more information, or to speak directly with experienced criminal defense lawyers please contact BLAKE & DORSTEN, P.A. at 727.286.6141 or email the lawyers your questions at: info@blakedorstenlaw.com. We are located at 4707 140th Ave N, Suite 104 in Clearwater, across from the criminal courthouse in the airport business center, minutes from Tampa and St. Petersburg.