“Thirty-year-old convicted murderer, Thaddeus Jimenez, was released from prison after serving only sixteen years on a fifty-year prison sentence.” When people here something like this, they can’t believe it. Why are we letting violent criminals out of prison? The answer: he is innocent. That being said, let’s rephrase the headline:…
In St. John’s County, Florida, students attending St. Augustine High School had to evacuate their school due to a bomb threat. The students were sent to Sebastian Middle School. Later, the middle school also received a bomb threat, and all students were evacuated. While bomb threats at a local school…
Can a convicted felon possess an antique firearm in Jacksonville, Florida? It appears that the Florida Supreme Court has not directly answered this question. According to Florida Statute Section 790.23, a convicted felon is prohibited from possessing a firearm. This crime is known as Jacksonville Possession of a Firearm by…
In the recent United States Supreme Court decision, Arizona v. Gant, the Court limited a police officer’s ability to search a criminal defendant’s vehicle. Prior to this ruling, there was a debate as to whether police officers may search the passenger compartment of a vehicle when an occupant of the…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer, I have handled numerous possession of a controlled substances cases. Arrests for possession of a controlled substance, such as marijuana or cocaine, occur every day in Jacksonville, Florida. A person can be in actual or constructive possession of cocaine. Actual possession occurs when the…
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission (FWC) have been investigating the boat crash that occurred on the Intracoastal Waterway in Palm Valley between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, Florida. The FWC discovered alcoholic beverages in the boat and are investigating whether the driver of the boat was under the influence of…
On Sunday, a 22-foot boat crashed into a tug that was docked in Palm Valley, Florida. The boat was traveling from St. Augustine to Jacksonville, Florida. Five people were killed and several others were injured. Witnesses claim that the boat was traveling at a high rate of speed. Moreover, the…
When a Jacksonville driver receives a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction, his driver’s license is suspended. The more prior Jacksonville DUI charges that a driver has, the longer the suspension. However, most people are eligible for a Florida hardship license, even if they have prior Jacksonville DUI convictions. According…
After a Jacksonville DUI arrest, normally, the driver receives a 10 day temporary driving permit. During this time period, his Jacksonville DUI Attorney should request a DMV hearing which will occur within 30 days of such request. During this 30 day period, the Jacksonville DMV will issue a temporary driving…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Lawyer, I have represented criminal defendants charged with abusing and exploiting the elderly in accordance with Chapter 825 of the Florida Statutes. Since I began practicing with Law Office of David M. Goldman PLLC, I have also experienced the civil liability associated with Jacksonville Elder Abuse.…