If you have been arrested, you may be wondering if you can seal or expunge your record. You may be able to remove your criminal history from government databases under Section 943.0585 or 943.059 of the Florida Statutes. These two … Continue reading
If I seal or expunge my Florida criminal record, will it be removed from the Internet? Will people be able to find my mug shot photograph with a Google search? Will websites still have my criminal information after I have … Continue reading
What Do You Do When You Receive a Florida Speeding Ticket? I received in a ticket in Florida, but I live in another state. I do not want to go to Florida to take care of my ticket. Can I … Continue reading
If you are arrested in Jacksonville FL, how much is this going to cost you? It depends. Let’s look at the expenses involved. Bonding Out: If you are arrested and taken to jail, you probably want someone to post bail, … Continue reading
Have you been arrested in Clay County? Do you have a pending criminal case in Duval County? Did the state attorney file charges against you in St. Johns County? If so, your Jacksonville criminal lawyer has likely filed a notice … Continue reading
USPS Truck Fails to Stop After Hitting Mailbox in Clay County FL As I was driving to the Clay County Courthouse today, I was listening to the radio. The radio DJ mentioned a local news story about a hit and … Continue reading
I often receive telephone calls from people wondering how much it will cost to hire a Jacksonville attorney to help reinstate their drivers licenses. There is no definite answer, because it depends on your driving record and the reason for … Continue reading
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
As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I have represented juveniles and adults in criminal court. Unless the state attorney directly files a Jacksonville juvenile criminal case to adult court, defendants under the age of 18-years-old go to juvenile delinquency court and … Continue reading
“How can I get my drivers license back in Florida?” If your drivers license has been suspended, you probably want to know how you can reinstate it. If you want to get your Florida drivers license back, you need to … Continue reading
In general, trespass is a misdemeanor under Florida law. A trespass may become a felony under certain circumstances, but for the purpose of this Florida criminal law article, we will only be considering misdemeanor trespass. The pertinent criminal law for … Continue reading
It’s never a good idea to leave your car unlocked. It is an even worse idea to leave your car unlocked when you have valuables in your vehicle. Most people would consider a gun a valuable item. Guns are also dangerous … Continue reading
What is the Florida law for hit and run accidents? As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I represent people that have been accused of leaving the scene of an accident. A hit and run car accident is charged under the Florida … Continue reading
Direct vs. Circumstantial Evidence Can you be convicted based on circumstantial evidence in Florida? It depends. If you have been charged with a crime and you have a question about the evidence against you, the best thing to do is … Continue reading
If you have ever been arrested, you may be wondering what your criminal record looks like. The best way to find out is to run a background check on yourself. How do you do this? There are several ways to … Continue reading
The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV) has a website that gives you information about Florida drivers license suspension. This website tells you what do when your license has been suspended for not paying a Jacksonville traffic … Continue reading
You have probably received a Florida speeding ticket after driving over the speed limit. Most people have experienced this. You may have also received a Jacksonville traffic ticket for a different type of moving violation, such as failure to yield or … Continue reading
With 2016 not too far away, we have seen many people announcing their intention to run for President of the United States. While we have a big national election ahead of us, there are important local elections coming up in … Continue reading
As a Jacksonville juvenile lawyer, I have represented many children and teenagers in criminal court. Most of the time, I see juveniles that have been arrested on misdemeanor charges, such as petit theft and possession of marijuana in Jacksonville. In … Continue reading
If you were issued a notice to appear, you may have some questions about this ticket. Let’s discuss what exactly a notice to appear is. What is a Notice to Appear Ticket? A notice to appear ticket is a criminal … Continue reading
I often receive calls from people that want to expunge their Florida criminal records. An attorney may be able to expunge your record, but you must first be eligible for a record expunction. In my experience as a Jacksonville criminal … Continue reading