Search and seizure issues are normally at the top of the list in any criminal case where physical evidence is recovered from a defendant. Florida law, like federal law, provides protection for citizens against illegal search and seizure. This protection stems from the Florida Constitution and the United States Constitution.…
Posting pictures or videos of yourself committing crimes is probably not the wisest thing to do in a country where just about everyone is on social media and can easily view what you post. Even grannies, people with no real friends, and the police have social media accounts, like Facebook,…
As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I have had many conversations with people who believe they may end up having a warrant issued for their arrest. Sometimes, this conversation comes after law enforcement has completed an investigation; and other times this conversation happens during an active investigation. Either way, contacting a…
Lawyer DUI setup: The Florida Bar alleges Three Florida Attorneys set up opposing counsel with a DUI. The Florida Bar has finished up its case today in an ethics trial against three Florida attorneys accused of using a Tampa police officer and an office paralegal to set up a rival attorney…
According to nbcnews.com, popular 1990s Rapper Vanilla Ice was arrested for burglary in Florida. As a child, I was a fan of Vanilla Ice, whose real name is Robert Matthew Van Winkle. Vanilla Ice is no longer captivating audiences with lyrics; most recently he has been the subject of a…
According to a recent article by policestateusa.com, police officers in Durham, North Carolina routinely lie to gain access to homes in search of wanted suspects. The “tactic is apparently legal–and commonplace – according to an officer’s sworn statements”, writes a policestateusa.com staff journalist. An officer from the Durham Police Department…
James Holmes the man responsible for numerous deaths after he opened fire upon the crowd at a late night showing of the new Batman shooting appeared in Court again. This time Holmes was sporting a new look. He had short brown hair and appeared not be completely comfortable with the…
A witness in a criminal case is someone who testifies at a court hearing because they observed or have direct knowledge of a crime or significant event. They help lawyers verify versions of the events at trial and are often critical to the ultimate outcome of a case. A witness…
The man wanted in the U.S. for his efforts in releasing a huge magnitude of classified information has just been granted political asylum in Ecuador. This decision occurred after Assange has been held up in the London based embassy since June 19th. His supporters cheered the decision, but it does…
George Zimmerman, the man charged with second-degree murder in the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin, is going to ask for a “stand your ground” court hearing in an attempt to have the case against him dismissed before ever going to trial. Though the move was expected, the announcement is…