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Pitt Head Coach Arrested On Domestic Violence Charge

Orlando Attorney — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 02:10:05 +0000

Pittsburgh’s new head football coach has been arrested on allegations of Domestic Violence according to news reporting agencies. Michael Haywood, who was named new head coach for the Pittsburgh Panthers football program is a former Notre Dame offensive coordinator and formerly played running back.

Haywood was arrested at the alleged victim’s residence Friday afternoon. According to reports, a physical altercation erupted over a child custody issue as the alleged victim attempted to leave. The victim reported that Haywood grabbed her arm and neck and also pushed her leaving marks on her neck, arms and back.

Haywood, who was hired by Pittsburgh on December 16^th to replace football coach Dave Wannstedt remains in custody without bond due to the charges with an initial court date in January.

TILDEN LAW represents clients in Central Florida accused of domestic violence charges. If you are facing a Orlando domestic violence battery charge or a Seminole County Domestic related charge, call our office for a free case evaluation, 407 599-1234.

Domestic Violence Battery Charges Dropped Against Mayor’s Wife

Orlando Attorney — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:16:10 +0000

The Pinellas County State Attorney’s Office chose to drop the misdemeanor domestic battery charge against New Port Richey Mayor Scott McPherson’s wife, Kimberly McPherson who was arrested at Grille 54 in the early hours of July 26 on a simple domestic battery charge. McPherson was accused of slapping her husband during an exchange between the two and a Pasco County deputy. Scott McPherson said during a City Council meeting Tuesday that the Pasco County Sheriff’s Office has opened a Professional Standards investigation of the arresting deputy.

Results from the sheriff’s office investigation are pending, and McPherson said he will reserve further comment until those deliberations have concluded.

If you or someone you know has een arrested or charged with a Battery or Domestic Violence charge in Orlando and are facing criminal prosecution for Domestic Violence in either Orange County, Seminole County, Florida, contact the attorneys at TILDEN LAW for an initial and confidential free consultation, 407-599-1234.

Wife Tries to Run Over Husband During Domestic Violence

Orlando Attorney — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:04:09 +0000

TILDEN LAW represents clients in Central Florida accused of domestic violence charges. If you are facing a Orlando domestic violence battery charge, call our office for a free case evaluation, 407 599-1234.

Police arrested Tracey McLaughlin on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon earlier today. McLaughlin, 33 or Deland, is accused of attempting to run ehr husband over with her vehicle after a custody fight pertaining to their dog. McLaughlin and her husband, Mark McLaughlin, 45, confronted each other about the dog Wednesday at 6:45 p.m. in front of their Palmetto Avenue home near DeLand, a sheriff’s incident report shows.

According to the report, Mark McLaughlin said their marriage is ending and he found Tracey McLaughlin at the home loading up her vehicle with personal possessions. Mark McLaughlin then saw his dog being taken and stood in front of the vehicle and questioned his wife.

During the heated argument, Tracey McLaughlin drove the vehicle toward her husband and hit him. She drove by three or four houses until her husband could “extricate himself from the vehicle,” the report states. Mark McLaughlin suffered a cut to his knee and refused medical attention, deputies said.

Tracey McLaughlin drove to her parents’ Deltona home where a deputy found her. She denied running over her husband, the report states.

Warren Sapp Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Orlando Attorney — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 22:51:45 +0000

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer turned “Inside The NFL” analyst Warren Sapp was arrested Saturday, February 6, 2010 on the allegation of battery domestic violence in Miami, Florida. Sapp, who was in Miami covering Super Bowl XLIV for the NFL network, was suspended by the network pending a complete investigation.

Sapp is also known from his appearance in the seventh season of “Dancing with the Stars” with professional dance partner Kym Johnson. Sapp and Johnson ultimately finished second in the competition.

The arrest occurred as a result of allegations made by his girlfriend of two years who was allegedly staying overnight with Sapp in his hotel room in Miami. According to the alleged victim, Warren Sapp came into her room early in the morning and dragged her out of bed, starting an argument about some guys she had been hanging around earlier the previous evening. He then “grabbed her and began to choke her” and threw her out of the room, she claims.

Sapp tells a different story. He told Miami iBeach Police that he had originally allowed the alleged victim to stay in his room but had changed his mind. He said that he was “expecting company” and wanted her to leave. He said that he was trying to help her do just that and she fell. Sapp was released Sunday morning (Feb. 7) on a $1500 bond.

Seminole County Domestic Violence Dismissed

Orlando Attorney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:53:52 +0000

The TILDEN LAW firm was recently hired to represent a repeat client accused in Seminole County, Florida of Battery Domestic Violence against his former girlfriend. The alleged victim called 911 after she and our client became involved a verbal argument. When law enforcement arrived, the victim filed a sworn written report that she was struck by our client resulting in raised red marks on her neck and arm.

During the initial meeting and interview of our client, attorney N. Fleetwood Tilden determined that it may be possible to achieve a case dismissal by negotiating a “pre-filing” disposition. Mr. Tilden contacted the State Attorney’s office and convinced the prosecutor to dismiss the criminal case once our client provided proof of completion of an anger management class within 30 days. We complied within the time given which resulted in a dismissal of all charges.

If you have been arrested or charged with a Battery Domestic Violence crime in Orlando and are facing criminal prosecution in either Orange County, Seminole County, Florida, contact the Domestic Violence attorneys at TILDEN LAW for an initial and confidential consultation, 407-599-1234.

Orlando Domestic Violence Injunction Dismissed

Orlando Attorney — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:00:11 +0000

Tilden Law was recently hired to defend a client in a Domestic Violence Injunction hearing in Orange County, Florida. Domestic Temporary Restraining Orders “TRO” are commonly sought by individuals who are in fear of repeat or future violence from another and there is a domestic relationship between the parties either by marriage, blood or shared residence.

Our client a resident of New York, was served with a restraining order from Orange County Circuit Court as a result of allegations of violence and threats made by his daughter, an Orlando resident. Contained in the court file were 67 pages of documents and affidavits in support of the petitioner’s position and request for the temporary injunction to be made permanent.

During the cross examination of the petitioner at the hearing, Mr. Tilden showed that there were no credible threats to support her allegations. As a result of our efforts, the judge entered a order dismissing the injunction at the conclusion of the hearing.

If you have been served with a Domestic Violence Injunction in Orange County, Seminole County or the Orlando, Florida area, please contact the experienced TRO defense attorneys at Tilden Law for an initial and confidential consultation, 407-599-1234.