Memorial Day weekend is a busy weekend at the Conch House in St. Augustine. During the summer months, the Conch House Marina Resort hosts “Reggae Sunday” which attracts many people. On a three-day weekend, such as Memorial Day, people frequent … Continue reading
Cynthia Veintemillas, Attorney at Law
Did a police officer give you a Florida speeding ticket? Have you received a Jacksonville traffic ticket for another moving violation? Moving violations may cause the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV or DMV) to put points on your … Continue reading
I read an article today with the headline Deputies ID teens arrested after high-speed chase. Based on the title, I assumed that this was a Jacksonville fleeing and attempting to elude police case. I was partially correct. The story was about … Continue reading
Were you arrested in Jacksonville Florida? Did you plead no contest or nolo contendere to a criminal charge? Do you want to clear your Florida criminal background? If so, you may want to consider sealing your Florida record. Are you … Continue reading
As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I have represented people charged with grand theft auto. I have represented juveniles for trespassing. In my experience as a Jacksonville juvenile lawyer and criminal defense attorney, I have not seen the state attorney charge … Continue reading
Local elections are taking place in Jacksonville on Tuesday. The most televised and advertised races are the races for mayor and sheriff. The Jacksonville Business Journal reported, “If you’ve seen more negative commercials on TV, it’s not just your imagination … Continue reading
A Jacksonville driving on a suspended or revoked license conviction could cause you to become a habitual traffic offender in Florida. It will depend on your driving record. Florida Statute Section 322.264 lists the Jacksonville traffic tickets and criminal convictions … Continue reading
When can the state attorney direct file a case from Jacksonville juvenile delinquent court to adult court? Which Florida juvenile laws apply to directly filing a juvenile case? If your son or daughter has been arrested and is facing charges … Continue reading
Many people will be celebrating Mother’s Day with their children this Sunday, but a woman in St. John’s County is looking at criminal charges due to a recent arrest for child neglect. Channel 4 News in Jacksonville reported: “A St. Johns … Continue reading
If my Florida drivers license has been suspended, can I keep my drivers license and use it as an ID card? Can I use a suspended drivers license for identification purposes? If you drivers license has been suspended, you cannot … Continue reading