The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is looking for a vehicle that was found over the weekend submerged in water. The driver could not be found near the accident site. First Coast News of Jacksonville reported, “A white pickup truck was traveling … Continue reading
Cynthia Veintemillas, Attorney at Law
Sixteen people were arrested on different drug charges in Jacksonville FL after an undercover drug bust at Pure Night Club on Phillips Highway. This night club drug bust stems from an investigation conducted by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office called Operation … Continue reading
This week, several Jacksonville Florida news sources released a story consisting of several parents accusing a local dentist of abusing his patients. These are not just any patients that the dentist is accused of hurting; they are small children. All … Continue reading
How does the state attorney prove a Florida grand theft case? How do you determine the value of the property stolen? These are important questions when it comes to a Jacksonville theft case. The different between grand theft and petit … Continue reading
If you have been arrested for solicitation of prostitution in Jacksonville FL, you were likely arrested pursuant to Florida Statute Section 796.07. This is the Florida law that prohibits offering or engaging in prostitution. The current 2015 prostitution law states: … Continue reading
Can you seal or expunge an arrest related to a check fraud case in Florida? Maybe. Whether you can seal or expunge your Florida criminal record will depend on a variety of factors. As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, the majority … Continue reading
K-9 Sniff of Vehicle During Routine Traffic Stop What if a driver is stopped for a traffic violation in Duval County? Can police detain the person longer than is necessary to issue the Jacksonville traffic ticket? What if a man … Continue reading
Shoplifting is not an uncommon occurrence. As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I have represented people that have been accused of shoplifting in Duval, Clay, and St. Johns County. Shoplifting charges may range from petit theft to grand theft depending on … Continue reading
Can you be convicted of burglary to a dwelling when a house that is empty? Yes. Florida’s burglary laws are complicated. If you have been arrested for burglary, it is best to discuss the facts and the law with your Jacksonville … Continue reading
It seems as though the issue of legalizing medical marijuana in Florida is constantly in the news. Last month, I wrote an article on the Jacksonville lawyers website about about a Jacksonville law firm claiming that medical marijuana is legal. … Continue reading