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Catherine Henry is an experienced criminal defense attorney, who founded Henry Defense to help first time offenders navigate the criminal justice system with dignity and respect.

07/31/2026

When a criminal court judge in Florida issues a no contact order (typically on a domestic battery or other case with a listed victim), that only applies to the criminal defendant. Meaning that if there is contact between the parties, only the criminal defendant gets in trouble— even if the “victim” is the one who called or showed up at the defendant’s house (or work/school/etc.).

07/24/2026

Any allegation that you have violated a no contact order can, and likely will, result in your release status being revoked, you being held in custody without bond or ability to get back out of jail, and pretty much any chance of making the underlying battery charge go away goes out the window. Further, you can also be charged with a brand new first degree misdemeanor (punishable by up to one year), just for violating the no contact order.

07/22/2026

A deposition is when a witness on a case is asked questions about what they saw, heard, or otherwise know about a situation. This is a sworn statement, made under oath and the purpose of the deposition is for the attorneys to find out what this witness a likely to say, should the case go to trial. You are allowed to have your own attorney with you at the deposition, but you must answer all questions truthfully and completely. And the transcripts to your deposition can be used against you later, if you change your story!

07/10/2026

A criminal court judge will often require a defendant to wear either a continuous alcohol monitor (to make sure you aren’t drinking alcohol) or a gps monitor (to make sure you don’t go places you aren’t supposed to be) as a condition of their pretrial release. Meaning, they are still presumed innocent and nothing has been proven against them. So, if you see someone wearing one of these monitors, don’t automatically assume that they are on probation or did something really bad— they could be wrongfully accused!

07/08/2026

A violation of pretrial release is when a criminal defendant is accused of breaking one of the rules that they are supposed to follow while they have a criminal case pending. Common examples include having contact with the listed victim or co-defendants, drinking alcohol or using drugs, or going someplace that you aren’t allowed to be. And don’t let the name fool you— you can be charged with and convicted of a violation of pretrial release without ever having been released from jail. And if you are accused of violating any of your conditions of pretrial release, your bond could be revoked and you could also be charged with a brand new first degree misdemeanor charge.

07/03/2026

Under Florida law, fireworks may only be used during designated holidays, specifically New Year’s Day (January 1), Independence Day (July 4), and New Year’s Eve (December 31).

07/02/2026

A GPS monitor is a device that can tell where someone is located and tracks where they have been. It is typically worn around the ankle and must remain on at all times, even while you are sleeping or showering. A criminal court judge will often require a defendant to wear a GPS monitor in cases where there is an alleged victim, such as a domestic battery case. This can be a condition of your pretrial release, probation, or both. And if your GPS monitor alerts that you have gone somewhere you haven’t or that the battery died, it can result in your bond being revoked, your probation being violated, or even brand new criminal charges being filed against you.

06/30/2026

Attorney Catherine Henry especially enjoys working with people facing criminal charges for the first time, because she understands how scary the process can be for someone new to the criminal justice system. She has the empathy and patience to clearly explain the process clearly and compassionately, so you fully understand your options, without feeling dumb or embarrassed.

06/26/2026

When you get a traffic ticket and just pay the fine, that is considered an “adjudication of guilt,” which is a conviction for record purposes. Convictions add points to your driving record and if you get too many points, your drivers license can be suspended. Hiring an attorney to handle your traffic ticket can result in the court giving you what’s called a “withhold of adjudication,” which is not a conviction and does not add points to your driving record. Now, you often will still need to pay the fine and sometimes you will need to do something additional, such as taking a driving class or doing community service hours, but it can save you in the long run from a future suspension.

06/25/2026

Attorney Catherine Henry was selected for the third year in a row to receive the Rising Star designation from Super Lawyers!

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Saint Petersburg, FL
33701

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