Today, I read a Jacksonville news article about a battery that occurred in the Nassau County Jail. As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, the battery cases that I have seen that occurred at the jail usually involve two inmates. The inmates get into … Continue reading
Category Archives: Battery on Police and Law Enforcement
Yesterday, I was at the checkout counter in Jo-Ann Fabrics. I was talking to the cashier as she was ringing my items up. In the middle of the transaction, she told me that she was a Duval County high school … 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
Florida has different types of battery charges. If you intentionally touch or strike another person against that person’s will, this is Florida simple battery. It is a misdemeanor. A simple battery charge can change based on the victim of the … Continue reading
Police were investigating a possible prostitution ring in North Florida. “Police said they began using a website Thursday for escort services in Gainesville and Jacksonville. They made contact with three separate services offered in advertisements and set up three appointments … Continue reading
Yesterday, I wrote an article on this Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney Blog. It was called Jacksonville Domestic Battery and Violence During Christmas. I read an article about a violent altercation between a man and woman in Jacksonville Beach FL. Due … Continue reading
Florida Assault Laws Jacksonville assault can be found in Florida Statute Section 784.011. The Florida Assault Law states: (1) An “assault” is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or act to do violence to the person of another, coupled with an … Continue reading
Many people have seen a fight in Jacksonville. The fight may have happened at a school, party, bar, or ballgame. As a Jacksonville battery lawyer, I have represented many people charged with fighting or affray, aggravated battery, domestic battery, and … Continue reading
Many of us have heard about the “Zombie” attack in Miami, Florida. In this Florida aggravated battery case, Rudy Eugene attacked a homeless man eating his face off. There were many reports stating that he was high from “bath salts, … Continue reading