Category Archives: Murder

Jacksonville Stand Your Ground Demonstration for Alexander

Posted on July 30, 2014 by

The Florida Stand Your Ground Law has its critics and supporters.  A few criminal cases directed national attention to Florida’s self defense laws.  The George Zimmerman case is probably the most popular.  Zimmerman was found not guilty after being tried … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Homicide, Murder, Self Defense

Jacksonville Juvenile Advocates Request Evaluation for Fernandez

Posted on May 29, 2014 by

It has been a while since we have heard anything about the Cristian Fernandez case.  If you are unfamiliar with the case, Fernandez was the youngest person to be charged as an adult instead of remaining in Jacksonville juvenile delinquent … Continue reading →

Posted in Aggravated Battery, Battery, Homicide, Juvenile, Manslaughter, Murder

Dunn’s Jacksonville Criminal Lawyers Seek Delay

Posted on May 27, 2014 by

Last February, Michael Dunn was tried for the murder of Jordan Davis and attempted murder of three other teenagers.  “All four teenagers were in a Dodge Durango parked at a Southside gas station when Dunn opened fire in November 2012 … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Gun Crimes, Homicide, Murder, Self Defense

Change to Florida Juvenile Criminal Sentencing Laws

Posted on May 2, 2014 by

A Florida law that applies to Jacksonville juvenile criminal cases will be changing.  As many people know, a child may be charge as an adult if he or she is accused of a certain crime.  The most common example is … Continue reading →

Posted in Homicide, Juvenile, Manslaughter, Murder

Jacksonville Stand Your Ground Case Leads to Media Access Debate

Posted on March 11, 2014 by

As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I see news crews and reporters in an around the Duval County Courthouse and jail often.  This is not usual considering that many news stories come from criminal conduct in the area.  The Michael Dunn … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Homicide, Murder, Self Defense

Florida Criminal Attorney Requests Extension in Dunn Sentencing

Posted on March 4, 2014 by

Although the jury returned a verdict on four of the five criminal counts filed against Michael Dunn, this Jacksonville murder case is far from over.  Dunn was found guilty after jurors deliberated for days at the Duval County Courthouse.  On … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Homicide, Murder, Self Defense

After the Michael Dunn Jacksonville Florida Murder Trial

Posted on February 19, 2014 by

After Jacksonville criminal attorneys tried a high-profile murder case, there appears to be somewhat of a resolution.  People are still protesting for justice for Jordan, but there is some closure for the other victims.  Dunn was found guilty of felony … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Homicide, Manslaughter, Murder, Self Defense | 2 Comments

Michael Dunn Testifies in Jacksonville Trial Arguing Self Defense

Posted on February 11, 2014 by

Michael Dunn took the stand today to testify in his defense at his murder trial in Duval County FL.  He took the stand and claimed that he was defending himself against Jordan Davis.  Dunn has been charged killing Davis, “a … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Homicide, Murder, Self Defense

Duval County State Attorney and Defense Lawyer Give Opening Statements

Posted on February 6, 2014 by

Michael Dunn’s murder case has been compared to George Zimmerman’s case numerous times (Jacksonville Dunn and Davis Shooting Compared to Florida Zimmerman Case).  While the cases are certainly different, the laws are the same.  Both Dunn and Zimmerman were charged … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Homicide, Murder, Self Defense

High Profile Jacksonville Criminal Trial Begins in Duval County FL

Posted on February 3, 2014 by

Jury selection began today in the Michael Dunn murder trial.  This Jacksonville criminal case made national headlines in November of 2012.  Michael Dunn is 47-years-old.  He has been accused of committing first-degree murder for the shooting death of 17-year-old Jordan … Continue reading →

Posted in Florida Stand Your Ground Law, Homicide, Murder, Self Defense