On September 1, a University of North Florida student was arrested for possession of a firearm on school property in Jacksonville FL. First Coast News reported: “University police were called to a dorm about 2 a.m. Tuesday to deal with … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gun Crimes
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
First Coast News of Jacksonville reported a story about a group of teenagers that are suspected of stealing two vehicles in Jacksonville. According to the news story: “Five teens were detained by JSO in connection to two stolen cars in … Continue reading
What is the Florida gun law that applies to guns at Jacksonville schools? Even if a gun is not used in any way, it is still a crime to bring it to school. It is also a crime for adults to bring … Continue reading
This morning, “Duval County school officials said a gun was confiscated from a student at Fletcher High School.” A student alerted the faculty of the problem and the school was able to find the weapon. Parents of students at Fletcher … Continue reading
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
As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I have represented many people for domestic battery in Duval, Clay, and St. Johns County FL. Most Jacksonville domestic battery cases are a result of an unwanted touching or striking between spouses or a live-in … Continue reading
Florida drug charges range from misdemeanor charges to felony offenses. For instance, a Jacksonville possession of paraphernalia arrest is a misdemeanor arrest. Jacksonville possession of cannabis can be a felony or misdemeanor depending on the amount of marijuana involved. The … Continue reading
As a Jacksonville juvenile lawyer, I have represented many teenagers in Duval, Clay, and St. Johns County. In my experience as a Jacksonville criminal attorney helping juveniles, I do not see many juveniles become repeat offenders. Some teenagers go through … Continue reading
Over the summer, Jacksonville criminal lawyers and people all over the nation watch the Trayvon Martin murder trial. A jury, based upon the evidence or lack thereof, found George Zimmerman not guilty. Zimmerman’s lawyers argued that he was not guilty, … Continue reading