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
Can you be convicted of burglary for stealing from an unlocked car? If you take an item from a vehicle that is not locked, it is considered burglary or theft. Under Florida’s burglary law, stealing from a car or motor … Continue reading
It appears that a lot of Jacksonville Beach residents and visitors to the area went home with Jacksonville traffic tickets over the weekend. This includes people that were driving in Neptune Beach and Atlantic Beach. The Florida Times Union reported, … Continue reading
You may be charged with a crime if you leave the scene of an accident in Jacksonville FL. The level of offense that you may be charged with will depend on the damage or injuries involved. When you are charged … Continue reading
I read an article on the Action News Jacksonville website about a battery that occurred in St. Johns County FL. It reminded me of Jacksonville simple battery cases that I have had in the past. People are often surprised to … Continue reading
Can I Reinstate My Drivers License as a Habitual Traffic Offender in Florida? If your drivers license has been suspended as a habitual traffic offender in Jacksonville, you are probably wondering if you can reinstate your drivers license. The answer … Continue reading
I read an article on the News4jax.com website about two men that the Clay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for in reference to a retail theft. The article read: “The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help identifying … Continue reading
Were you arrested for domestic battery in Jacksonville? Were your charges dropped? If so, you may be wondering why these charges appear on your criminal record in Jacksonville? An arrest creates a record. When you were arrested for domestic battery … Continue reading
Most people cannot afford to have their drivers licenses suspended. They cannot afford it, because they cannot to loose their jobs. Jacksonville is a large city, and it is spread out. People must commute to get to and from their … Continue reading
No. A pardon is not the same things as sealing or expunging a Florida record. A governor’s pardon is known as clemency in Florida. When a person is convicted of a felony, he or she looses certain rights. This rights … Continue reading
In the Jacksonville Florida criminal justice system, you hear the words habitual offender used often. What is a habitual offender? There are different types of habitual offenders. There are habitual felony offenders and habitual violent felony offenders that may be … Continue reading
Florida Gun Law: FL Statute Section 790.15 Am I allowed to fire a gun in my backyard in Duval County FL? Is it legal for me to shoot targets on my own property in Clay County FL? Which Florida firearms law … Continue reading
When it comes to Jacksonville theft charges, the property that is stolen will determine the level of the offense. Under Florida law, a theft crime may range from petit theft to grand theft. Jacksonville petit theft charges are misdemeanors. Petit theft … Continue reading
Is a Florida habitual traffic offender able to obtain a drivers license? How can I get my drivers license back after it has been suspended for 5 years in Clay County? Will a Jacksonville drivers license attorney be able to … Continue reading
Medical Marijuana Amendment Fails in Florida Last November, voters were confronted with the decision as to whether or not medical marijuana should be legal in the State of Florida. The Florida constitutional amendment did not pass. “A majority of voters … Continue reading