As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer I have seen many defendants charged with Battery, but that do completely understand what actually constitutes Battery and the difference between Battery and Assault. My hopes are this Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog will clarify the misconception of Battery. Simple Battery is defined within…
A Jacksonville woman was attacked after exiting her plane at Jacksonville International Airport on Monday. The attacker, another passenger on the plane, accused the woman of “spreading disease on the plane.” The man has subsequently been charged with battery in connection with this incident. According to the Police report, the…
When thinking about Jacksonville airport security, x-ray scanners, searches for explosives and weapons, and terroristic attacks come to mind. As a Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer, rarely do I hear about Jacksonville Criminal Cases at the airport that do not involve airport security or interaction with the airport staff. Today, I read…
A Miami-Dade resident and Cuba native was recently shot and killed after an attempted armed robbery on his way to work. The victim, Hector Vichot, 53, was on his way to work when approached by two men. The men demanded his money and when Hector turned to run away he…
An aggravated assault charge is nothing more than a simple assault that has gone too far. But what actually constitutes an aggravated assault is not always clear. For instance, a simple assault would just be a fight between two individuals. However, if someone throws an object, even without intent to…
Anyone who has watched crime dramas on TV or heard a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer speak have heard a multitude of Latin words throughout their discussions, but some are not always completely understood. One such word is “corpus delicti.” Corpus delicti generally means the physical evidence of a crime, (i.e.…
In a recent case, Rozzo v. State of Florida, the 4th District Court heard an appeal from the Circuit Court for the 17th Judicial Circuit in Broward County. The issue presented before the court was whether the consent given by the homeowners after and unlawful warrantless entry and protective sweep…
Earlier this week, Tuesday, three uniformed police officers were shot at while conducting an undercover investigation following a recent carjacking in the area. Luckily none of the officers were hurt during the incident, but the vehicle did sustain two gun shot wounds. Later in the week, Jacksonville Police arrested Fred…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer I scour the local, national, and world news to stay informed on current Criminal legal issues. Just recently a news article by Foxnews.com sparked my interest. The article titled “Cocaine Bust Lands Curvy Model in Italian Jail,” was a colorfully written article. The article…
A recent autopsy of the FAMU student who died last month following a hazing incident revealed massive internal bleeding to the student’s back and shoulders. The student, Robert Champion collapsed on the bus following a football game between FAMU and Bethune-Cookman College. Currently there have not been any charges filed…