A Jacksonville Juvenile’s Driver License will be suspended if he is found in violation of Florida Statute Section 569.11. This Florida statute makes it unlawful for a juvenile to possess tobacco or misrepresent his or her age to obtain tobacco. Section 569.11 sets forth procedures that the juvenile must complete,…
Florida Statute Section 322.056 governs Jacksonville Driver Licenses suspensions for juveniles found delinquent for certain crimes. A Jacksonville juvenile’s driver license will be suspended if he or she is found guilty or delinquent of: selling, giving, serving, or possession of alcohol by a minor (under Florida Statute Section 562.11(2) or…
In Jacksonville, Florida, if a Jacksonville Criminal Defendant possesses a firearm during the commission of a crime, additional points will be added to the Defendant’s sentencing scoresheet. If more points are added, the Jacksonville Criminal Defendant’s scoresheet will result in a higher score. In turn, this will result in a…
The Florida Sentencing Scoresheet is used in felony cases in Jacksonville, Florida. For each Jacksonville felony case, points are calculated in various categories to determine the minimum and maximum periods for a Florida prison sentence. If a Jacksonville Criminal Defendant is in possession of a gun during the commission of…
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled that if a driver refuses to take a field sobriety test, his or her refusal can be used against him or her. In State v. Taylor (648 So. 2d 701 (Fla. 1995)), the Florida DUI Defendant was stopped for speeding. The police officer suspected…
Jacksonville Criminal Lawyers are often faced with cases that involve illegal searches and seizures. When a Jacksonville police officer conducts stops or searches a person, he must conduct himself in a manner that does not violates a persons Fourth Amendment rights. If police officer violates the constitutional rights of a…
Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence (DUI) occurs when a person drives under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance to the extent that he or she is impaired. Most people understand that you cannot drive a vehicle when you have had too much to drink. The same is true for…
The Law Office of David M. Goldman has expanded again and added a Jacksonville Bankruptcy Lawyer and a Jacksonville FDCPA Lawyer who can help Stop Creditor Harassment in Florida. Look for an exciting announcement with a new lawyer addition next week in a related area of Florida Estate Planning. This…
Four people were arrested in Jacksonville on charges involving the operation of a meth lab. The arrests occurred in different areas of Jacksonville, including Arlington, Jacksonville Beach, and the Mayport Naval Station. Local Media reports that the investigation began on suspicion about the manufacture, sale and use of methamphetamine in…
When a person is arrested for Jacksonville Driving Under the Influence of Alcoholic Beverages (DUI), he or she will often be asked to take a Jacksonville DUI Breath Test. If a driver refuses to take a Jacksonville DUI Breath Test, he will lose his license for one year (for a…