In short, the cause of action of Civil Theft involves the taking of another person’s property without their consent with the intention to deprive the person of their property. There is no distinction in terms of the act of theft between criminal and civil theft. However, the consequences are different…
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WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN POLICE WANT TO SEARCH YOUR VEHICLE?
Seeing the flashing lights and hearing the siren of a police car behind you while on the road is always scary. In the best cases, these traffic stops are very brief and only involve a short conversation. In other instances, though, the stop may become much more serious, and the…
I May Have a Warrant for My Arrest
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…
Shooting : Talking to the Police or Press After a Shooting
In July of 2014, an Arizona homeowner shot and killed one of two intruders who had entered his home in the middle of the night. The homeowner was eighty (80) year old Thomas Greer, who had been assaulted during the home invasion and suffered a broken collar bone, according to…
Police Use Tricks to Get Confessions: Major Reason to Remain Silent
Remaining silent is a right that should be exercised more often by people suspected of committing crimes, but unfortunately, people’s desire to explain themselves and tactics used by police oftentimes overcome a person’s better judgement. The best time to contact a Jacksonville criminal defense attorney is before you’ve talked to…