Given the worry surrounding the Colorado movie theater slaying, background checks for concealed weapons permits have jumped tremendously across the country. Recent data indicates the jump is as much as 14% in Florida. That translates to an extra 2,386 requests for permits in the week since the shooting at The…
The 24 year old shooting suspect in the Colorado Theatre Shooting is expected to be in Court Monday Morning for formal charging. Holmes is being accused of killing 12 people and wounding another 58. As a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney I will follow this case closely and report accordingly. I will…
A Florida man who shot and wounded two people as they tried to rob an Internet café is unlikely to face criminal charges because his actions appear to fall within the bounds of the state’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law. The law, which was passed in 2005, says people are justified…
The judge in Sanford, Florida has announced this morning that Zimmerman’s new bond will be in the amount of $1 Million. This second bond amount has stemmed from his earlier bond ($150,000) was revoked following information that Zimmerman and his wife mislead the Court as to their financial stability. Last…
A 40-year-old Jacksonville man was shot outside a Wells Fargo Bank while attempting to retrieve money from the ATM. We all have the need for cash instead of credit cards that we are all accustomed to using. However, sometimes the situation calls for cash. Jacksonville Residents do not think twice…
Many convicted Florida Felons have changed their ways and have led successful and productive lives following their criminal convictions. Nevertheless, until their gun rights have been restored, they are not permitted to have in their care, custody, possession, or control a firearm, electric weapon/device, or ammunition. These restraints on a…
A recent decision before the 1st DCA was filed June 1, 2012. The case before the court was Harry Henderson v. State of Florida. Mr. Henderson was appealing his convictions of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and fleeing or attempting to elude a Jacksonville Police Officer. The…
The nationally recognized George Zimmerman Murder Trial Evidence has been released on Thursday. Evidence released by the Special Prosecutor included a multitude of photos, documents, and audio recordings. This case became national news once the Martin family and others placed a “Race” based motive upon the fatal shooting that took…
Recently, Marissa Alexander was sentenced for 20 years for firing what she stated as a “warning shot” during an argument with her husband. Many have come to question Florida’s 10-20-Life law in mist of this recent conviction. As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer this law hinders my representation of my…
George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, and Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law have been the subject of national media attention since the fatal February shooting in a Sanford, Florida neighborhood. Nationally acclaimed experts have weighed in the “Stand Your Ground” law and have picked apart whether Zimmerman will be able to use…