The complexity of the Trayvon Martin shooting continues. This time an empty Sanford Police car parked outside the apartment complex where Trayvon Martin was shot was found Tuesday morning riddled with bullets. According to local Police, no one was inside the vehicle at the time of the shooting, however, at…
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No Grand Jury in Trayvon Martin Case in Florida
Jacksonville’s State Attorney, Angela Corey, has made the determination not to ask a grand jury to decide on potential charges against George Zimmerman. Corey, Special Prosecutor, appointed by Governor Rick Scott canceled the already scheduled Grand Jury. The previous prosecutor empaneled this Grand Jury, but Corey has decided to take…
“Caylee’s Law” Signed into Law
Jacksonville residents and people across this nation can remember the heartbreaking Casey Anthony case and the devastating death of little Caylee Anthony. Although Casey Anthony was acquitted of the Murder charges, a new Bill was formed to prevent such actions from reoccurring. Governor Rick Scott signed “Caylee’s law” into law…
Feds Seize Shipment headed for Hong Kong and Vietnam
As a car enthusiast and classic car collector myself, this recent seizure by the U.S. Customs and Border Control drew my attention. As a St. Augustine Criminal Defense Lawyer, when the CBP get involved I know the Criminal Penalties were be harsh and severe. However, every St. Augustine Criminal Defendant…
Baymeadows Shooting, Police Still Investigating
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…
Stand Your Ground Law Complicates Trayvon Martin Investigation
Like everyone else across the country, I have been following the coverage of the Trayvon Martin case and investigation. Even more so after Jacksonville’s own State Attorney, Angela Corey, was assigned to the case. Although heartbreaking, the investigation has also brought national attention to so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws. Under…
I Received a Florida Traffic Ticket, What Can I Do?
As a Florida Traffic Citation Attorney, I am no stranger to Traffic Court. All too often Florida Drivers just pay the fine and never think about the ticket again. However, that is not the best way to dispose of your Florida Traffic Citation. Did you know when you simply pay…
Why should I hire a Riverside Criminal Defense Lawyer Today?
Do you have a Riverside Criminal History that is keeping you from getting that apartment you want, prevented from getting that ideal job, or refused a loan because of your past? If so, I can help. However, in most cases, you must act now and not wait until the case…
Jury Recommends Death Sentence for Javon Daniels’ Murderer
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…
“Stand Your Ground” Law comes Into Question
Florida’s Stand Your Ground law has recently come into question in an appeal by a Jacksonville teen. As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer I make it an objective to keep updated and informed as to changing and potentially influential cases and Jacksonville Criminal Laws. Just for clarification, Mr. Seay has…