Everyone makes mistakes. Sometimes, a mistake can result in a criminal record. This criminal record will follow a person forever, but there is a way to fix this. In some cases, you may be able to get your record expunged. To expunge a record in Jacksonville, Florida, there are certain…
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Florida Teacher Arrested for Delivery of Drugs
Police arrested a Florida teacher, Valerie Elaine Sabarese, for possession and delivery of heroine and crack cocaine. Hillsborough County Police claim that she sold undercover detectives the illegal drugs at a convenience store. In Florida, sale of a controlled substance, such as cocaine and heroine, is a second degree…
Jacksonville Man Awaits Sentencing for Child Abuse
In Jacksonville, Florida, Randall Piercy sits in the Duval County Jail awaiting his sentence for child abuse. This Jacksonville resident recently pled guilty to the charge of aggravated child abuse, but he has been in the custody of the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office since his arrest in 2006. Under Florida…
Florida Driver Charged with Four Counts of Aggravated Assault
Barry Gibby and Kelly Brooks, in St. Augustine, Florida, were arrested in connection with theft of case of beer on Veteran’s Day. The arrest was not easy for police. When attempting to stop the vehicle, Mr. Gibby led police on a high-speed chase. During the fleeing, Mr. Gibby attempted to…
Florida Driver Arrested after Fleeing From Police
In St. Augustine, Florida, Barry Gibby and Kelly Brooks were arrested in connection with theft of case of beer on Veteran’s Day. The arrest was not easy for police. When attempting to stop the vehicle, Mr. Gibby led police on a high-speed chase. During the fleeing, Mr. Gibby attempted to…
Florida DUI Lawyer: Arrest of Jacksonville CBS Anchorman
John O’Connor, a CBS anchorman, was arrested for Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Police found a beer in his car. According to the arresting officer, John O’Connor failed Field Sobriety Tests and appeared to be impaired by alcohol. In Jacksonville, Florida, Field Sobriety Tests (also known as…
San Marco Doctor Robbed In Jacksonville Florida
On Sunday morning, two masked men robbed a doctor at gunpoint in Jacksonville, Florida. They forced their way into the doctor’s house seeking Oxycontin. However, the doctor did not have this medication, but they did steal $150 in cash. Clearly, the men that committed will be subject to home-invasion,…
Florida DUI Lawyer: A DUI Can Ruin the Holidays
The cold weather is here in Jacksonville, Florida, and we all know that means: football, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. While this is a joyous time for most people, one thing can ruin it: Driving Under the Influence (DUI). Not only can a Florida DUI result in serious injury or…
Jacksonville Gun Crimes Equal Hard Time
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has in effect an initiative known as “Operation Safe Streets.” Due to Jacksonville’s soaring murder rate, this initiative focuses on gun crimes. The idea behind Operation Safe Streets is that a criminal defendant charged with a gun crime will serve time in jail. The goal of…
Jacksonville Jaguar’s Shooter Arrested for Attempted Murder
Tyrone Hartsfield will be arraigned today in Jacksonville, Florida. He was arrested for the attempted murder of Jacksonville Jaguar football player, Richard Collier. Florida Statute Section 782.04 defines first-degree murder as the unlawful, premeditated killing of a human being. If the criminal defendant is unable to carry out the murder,…