As a Ponte Vedra Traffic Citation Attorney, I use all my available resources to provide my clients with Zealous representation. I further strive to resolve my clients with the best possible outcome given their current circumstance. However, my attention was drawn to a recent article about a College Student’s testimony…
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George Zimmerman and the Burden of Proof
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…
Man Charged in Hit-and-Run Death in Florida
As a Jacksonville Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer, when I read the recent article of DUI manslaughter, I was shocked. I was personally in the area when this incident occurred. Although I did not witness the incident, I was delayed in traffic as a result of the Police Investigation. According to…
Zimmerman’s Attorney Calls for Status Hearing
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,…
Young Boy Charged with Reckless Driving, What can happen if Convicted of Reckless Driving?
Recently a 15 year old boy and his 11 year old brother went for a drive in the family sedan. Normally not news worthy, however, this boy did not have a valid Florida’s Driver’s License and he crashed the vehicle off a bridge. Luckily, the boys did not sustain any…
Zimmerman’s First Appearance, Now What?
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…
Florida Domestic Violence Explained
Atlantic Beach Domestic Violence Accusations are very serious charges. What do you do when you have been accused of Domestic Violence? How do you defend yourself when someone has accused you of domestic violence in Atlantic Beach, Florida? If someone accuses you of domestic violence, you need to watch what…
Zimmerman’s Attorneys Quit!
The Trayvon Martin Case takes another unexpected turn. This time, the attorneys for George Zimmerman (Hal Uhrig and Craig Sonner) have dropped him as a client following three days of no communication between the two parties. They also state Zimmerman is under a lot of stress and they have lost…
What Happens if I am Classified as a HTO?
As a San Marco Habitual Traffic Offender Defense Lawyer, I have seen many cases regarding Habitual Traffic Offenders (HTO). Although every case has its specific characteristics and details, the end result is always the same; the individual is facing a 5-year suspension of their Florida license. This will not only…
Florida resident Shoots Houseguest allegedly in Self-defense
Recently Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law has come into controversy. Many cases in Jacksonville and around Florida have been questioning this Florida Law. As a Mandarin Criminal Defense Lawyer, this Law gives Criminal Defendant’s immunity from their actions if they constitute self-defense. Furthermore, one is permitted to use deadly force…