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…
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…
As any experienced Jacksonville criminal defense attorney for any reason, please contact the Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC by using the contact form on this page or calling us at (904) 685-1200. Source: “Supreme Court expands plea bargain rights of criminal defendants,” by The Associated Press, published at…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer I have watched closely as the George Zimmerman case has progressed. Zimmerman, who is out on bail, did not attend or appear at his recent arraignment. Instead his attorney filed a plea of not guilty and waived his right to a speedy trial. Zimmerman’s…
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…
After a lengthy hearing, Judge Lester has decided to bond at $150,000, ankle monitoring, location kept secret (possibly located out of state?), no contact with victim or family, no possession of firearms, no consumption of alcohol, curfew, and must tell sheriff’s office location every 3 days. This Bond Hearing was…
Today Circuit Court Judge Recksiedler has recused herself from the Zimmerman case. This action follows Zimmerman’s Attorney, O’Mara, request that the Judge recuse herself due to possible conflict. A new Circuit Court Judge to preside over the case has not been named. The potential conflict arises from her husbands connection…
By now, you’ve heard of the tragic death of Travon Martin. You probably have also heard that his killer, George Zimmerman, has been charged for the killing. The purpose of this post is to clear up some confusion over what, exactly, the state charged Mr. Zimmerman with and what sort…
Zimmerman’s Attorney called for a Status Hearing today. This is a last minute hearing, requested just one day after Zimmerman had his brief First Appearance in Sanford Court. There the Judge set Formal Arraignment for 29th of April. At Arraignment, issues Zimmerman will have to resolve include: entering a plea,…
As the Nation watched at 1:30 PM today George Zimmerman appeared in Seminole County for his First Appearance before a Judge. Broadcasted live, the nation saw Zimmerman for the first time since he was previously released. Zimmerman’s First appearance was before Honorable Judge Mark Herr. The judge kept the hearing…