Whether you are a Florida resident or simply visiting the area for summer vacation, it is crucial to familiarize yourself with two of the most commonly charged criminal offenses in the state. The following article will help you better understand what these crimes entail, the penalties associated with them, and…
Jacksonville has a growing population and with this increase of residents also comes an increase in juvenile crime. I am not saying all children are prone to commit criminal activities. But, as a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney I am aware that the theory of probability is when you have more and…
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…
Duval is a large county, one of the largest for that matter, and with a large population size come an increase of Criminal activity. This does not mean Jacksonville and the surrounding areas are bad areas, its just the large population gives way to more criminal activity than a county…
Local Restaurant was destroyed by Fire this morning and the investigation into the cause is still underway. Wasabi Buffet located in Jacksonville’s historic Five Point Area. Besides the damage to Wasabi, three other businesses were also damaged (Firehouse Subs, Hot Wok, and a laundry). The fire was reported at approximately…
We all make mistakes, bad judgment calls, and are influenced by our peers. However, some these not so good decisions can result in Jacksonville Criminal Charges. When this happens you could be facing serious penalties for your actions. However, with the guidance and assistance of a Jacksonville Criminal Attorney they…
A recent case before the 2nd DCA was ruled upon on June 1, 2012. The case, Shawn D. Almond v. State of Florida, reviewed the issue of delayed designation of the Defendant as a “sexual predator.” The Court waited over 12 years before filing the motion to designate the Defendant…
A Jacksonville federal jury wasted no time in convicting the leader of a local gang. Maynard Kenneth Godwin is the leader of a gang called the Guardian. After a long federal trial, Godwin was found guilty of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering. On each count, Godwin is looking at…
A recent shooting outside Arby’s located on Baymeadows Rd. in Jacksonville, Florida leaves Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO) on the manhunt for the suspect. This shooting struck my attention as a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer because I frequent that area and have eaten at that establishment in the past. With the…
One of my goals as a Mandarin Criminal Defense Lawyer is to stay up-to-date on relevant news that might interest some Mandarin Criminal Defendants. Well, such news was just released earlier this morning. The Jury for Arthur Martin took just 45 minutes to return a vote in favor of the…