A major decision was just handed down this week when Florida’s Supreme Court upheld the state’s controversial drug possession statute. The case, Florida v. Luke Jarrod Adkins, was a closely watched one as the implications for defendants across the state was great. In a 5-2 ruling, the court upheld a…
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What Happens after I am Arrested in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville Arrests occur all the time and when you caught off guard and arrested by the Jacksonville Police, you may not know what to do or say. That is where the advice and counsel of a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer could prove to be invaluable. In Jacksonville, first appearance court…
Jacksonville Teen Pleas Guilty
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…
Help, I got a Florida Traffic Ticket and don’t know what to Do!
Have you received a Florida Traffic Ticket? Do you not want points on your Florida Driver’s License? Are you afraid if you get another Ticket you License will be Suspended? Can you not afford an insurance increase? If you answered “YES” to any of the previous questions, you will want…
Zimmerman Released (AGAIN) on Bond
George Zimmerman who is currently being charged with second degree murder for the death of Trayvon Martin back in February of this year. This case has brought special attention from supporters and protesters across the Nation. Governmental officials have lost their jobs and a special prosecutor has been brought in…
Supreme Court weighs in on plea-bargaining
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…
Zimmerman Given $1 Million Bond
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 This second bond amount has stemmed from his earlier bond ($150,000) was revoked following information that Zimmerman and his wife mislead the Court as to their financial stability.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…
AAA has Geared up again to Offer FREE Rides home from July 4-7th
AAA and sponsor Budweiser has offered “Tow To Go” in the past for most holiday events. Well, let’s not let that trend die! So from the 4th of July to the 7th, AAA will be offering FREE rides for both you and your vehicle. The Number to call is 1-800-AAA-HELP…
Another Meth Lab Located at a Jacksonville Motel 6!!
This incident of a Meth Lab at a Motel 6 will be the third incident where JSO were dispatched to a Jacksonville Motel 6 and the resulting investigation turned up a Meth Lab. JSO were dispatched to a Motel 6 on the Northside of Jacksonville around 1 AM this morning.…
Are personal breathalyzers worth the money for a Jacksonville Motorist?
As a general rule, it’s a good idea to refuse a breath test if you ever find yourself pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. The breath test results often form the crux of the state’s DUI case against you. A breath test that indicates a BAC greater than .08…