Jacksonville DUI Lawyers will are no strangers to increase in Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence (DUI) cases over the holiday season. Between football games and holiday parties, drinking and driving is bound to occur. While it is not illegal to drink and drive, it is illegal to drink too much…
Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence of an Alcoholic Beverages occurs in two situations. First, the State of Florida must prove that the person is driving (or in actual physical control) of a motor vehicle. Second, the State of Florida must prove either the driver (1) was under the influence of…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer, I find that when defending criminal cases, I often have to practice law as well as psychology. In Florida, if a person has committed a crime, the court must be certain that the defendant is psychologically able to assist in his or her defense and…
In some Jacksonville criminal drug cases, police conduct an illegal search and/or seizure. For instance, a police officer may search a person or a person’s home in a manner that violates the 4th amendment of the Constitution. If a Jacksonville illegal search occurs and police find drugs (or other incriminating…
In Jacksonville, Florida, people are often arrested for possession of marijuana. In my career as a Jacksonville Possession of Marijuana Lawyer, I have handled hundreds of possession of marijuana cases. In some instances, the defendant is in actual possession of the marijuana (cannabis). In other cases, the defendant is charged…
Only days before the landmark decision in the Jacksonville Juvenile case of Graham v. Florida, Jacksonville judge, Elizabeth Senterfitt, sentenced juvenile Daryl Thomas to life in prison without the possibility of parole for armed robbery, a non-homicide felony. In Graham, the United States Supreme Court ruled that juveniles charged with…
As a Jacksonville Child Custody Lawyer, we often have clients in Jacksonville who need help financing the costs of Florida child custody issues. The Orlando Sentinel reported that a father stole air conditioners to fund a Florida child custody battle. A Florida father is in jail after allegedly stealing from…
A local Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence (DUI) crash case wrapped up today. Sarah Pringle was charged and tried for DUI manslaughter, vehicular manslaughter, and leaving the scene of an accident causing death. The accident occurred on the Buckman bridge in Jacksonville, Florida resulting in the death of a 41-year-old…
As a Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence Lawyer and a Leaving the Scene of an Accident Lawyer, I have seen many cases that involved both crimes. While most people understand know that both of these offenses are crimes, they may feel to realize the serious ramifications of the crimes. For…
In Jacksonville, Florida, 16 people were arrested on Sunday for Jacksonville underage drinking. Not only are the underage drinkers being arrested, but the police are especially interested in cracking down on individuals that give alcohol to underage drinkers. Both Jacksonville underage drinking and selling, giving, or serving alcohol to minors…