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Stephanie Thompson Pawuk

  • Criminal Law
  • Florida
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Practice Area
Criminal Law
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Florida
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Education
Stetson University College of Law
J.D
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Awards
Pro Bono Silver Award
Community Law Program
Award for 50 or more pro bono hours donated to indigent clients.
Professional Associations
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys
Member
- Current
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Florida State Bar  # 514934
Member
- Current
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Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Is evading arrest, without violence a felony?
A: NO - and I believe you mean resisting arrest without violence. It's a 1st degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in county jail.
Q. What is the remedy for an amended indictment?
A: If you could be more specific it would be helpful. I'm assuming you have been charged with a crime and the State has amended the charging document? If so, there is no remedy to you. The State can amend the information at any time. It may cause your attorney to ask for a continuance, however there is nothing legally wrong with the State amending.
Q. What can I do about my soon to be ex-wife who co-signed for my car, now wants me refinance, and for a much higher rate !
A: All of that should be part of the equitable distribution in your divorce case. If not, you really need to talk to your attorney, or hire one if you haven't. Just like home ownership when two married people are on the mortgage, one can't force the other to refiance unless it's part of your marital settlement agreement.
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Contact & Map
Office of the Public Defender
7530 Little Road
New Port Richey, FL 34654
US