If you were charged with domestic battery in Jacksonville, you were likely charged under Florida Statute Section 784.03. This is also the Florida battery law that is used for simple battery cases. Section 784.03 reads: (1)(a) The offense of battery occurs … Continue reading
Category Archives: Seal Criminal Record
Juvenile criminal records are treated differently than adult criminal records. Florida Statute Section 985.04(1) “provides that juvenile records are confidential, subject to specified exceptions, and limited disclosure to certain enumerated entities or upon court order. Subsection (2) generally allows for … Continue reading
Imagine that you were arrested for a felony in Florida. Let’s say that you were arrested for Jacksonville grand theft. Your Jacksonville criminal attorney negotiated the case with the state attorney. You pleaded guilty to Jacksonville petit theft instead. What … Continue reading
I have been sealing and expunging records in Florida for years. I cannot count the amount of Florida criminal record seals and expunctions I have completed. If you are interested in sealing or expunging your record, talk to a Jacksonville … Continue reading
Why do I have a criminal record if my charges were dropped? If my case was dismissed, why is it showing up on a background check? How can I clear my Florida criminal record, so the arrest will not show … Continue reading
Has your son or daughter been arrested for crime? In some cases, your son or daughter may be eligible for the Duval County juvenile diversion program. Similar programs are also offered in St. Johns County and Clay County. If your … Continue reading
Why would you want to seal or expunge your Florida criminal record? It is obvious. You do not want other people to see your criminal history. You want to put your past behind you. Maybe you were falsely accused of … Continue reading
I have been sealing and expunging Florida criminal records for years. Most people know what is in their criminal backgrounds. You would definitely remember being arrested and going to jail, unless you were severely intoxicated. In most jails and pretrial … Continue reading
In my career as a Jacksonville criminal attorney, I have sealed and expunged many criminal records. In most cases, people know what is in their background. They know they how many times that they have been arrested. Sometimes, you have … Continue reading
It is April 1 and people are preparing for graduation. There will be teenagers graduating from high schools all over North Florida. This includes Duval, Clay, Nassau, and St. Johns County. Some have already applied to universities. Others are waiting … Continue reading