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What Everyone Needs to Know About DUI – Part 2: Field Sobriety Tests
Want to have some fun at the next party or BBQ you host? Set up some DUI Field Sobriety Exercise stations for your friends and get out your video camera. You don’t even need alcohol. Last week in Part 1 of this blog on what everyone needs to know about DUI, we discussed how… Read More »
What Everyone Needs to Know About DUI – Part 1: Lights & Sirens
As a criminal defense attorney, the second most common question I get asked is, “What should I do if I have been drinking and get pulled over?” The truth is that it depends, and even after practicing criminal law for over 16 years and having conducted over 40 DUI jury trials as a prosecutor… Read More »
First-Time Arrest – Part 2: Disposition to Record Sealing or Expunction
In Part 1 of this blog we discussed the importance of retaining an experienced criminal defense attorney to handle your case. As this section illustrates, how a case is handled can not only affect your current situation, but your future as well. Some of my most difficult consultations as a criminal defense attorney come… Read More »
First-Time Arrest – Part 1: Arrest to Disposition
This two-part blog will explore the unique issues and opportunities related to people arrested for the first time. In Part 1, I will discuss how to best cope with the stress of your first arrest and the steps to take to ensure that you are not only protected now, but also in the future…. Read More »
St. Augustine – Come on Vacation, Leave on Probation
St. Augustine, Florida, one of the most beautiful and historic cities in all of America. With its beautiful sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean and moderate climate, St. Augustine has become a favorite vacation destination for thousands of people every year. They flock to see Fort Matanzas, Nombre de Dios, and the Fountain of… Read More »
Deficiency Lawsuits and Judgments
Around 2007 when the real estate market bubble in Northeastern Florida burst, many homeowners saw the value of their homes cut in half. To make matters worse, struggling businesses in St. Augustine and Jacksonville were conducting lay-offs or closing their doors altogether. Many families on Florida’s First Coast struggled to continue making their mortgage… Read More »
Defending Mentally Ill Criminal Clients
As a criminal lawyer practicing in St. Augustine, Florida, I defend many clients charged with drug possession crimes or violations of drug offender probation. During my initial meeting with a new client, I focus primarily on the events surrounding their arrest. A clear understanding of the facts allows me to determine what additional investigation… Read More »
A Parent’s Guide to Synthetic Drugs
For years, the most commonly abused drugs in teens included marijuana, heroin, and cocaine. The times are clearly changing and most parents would be surprised to learn that there is a new problem on the horizon. Synthetic drugs are not just dangerous, they’re deadly, and news stories are popping up about the serious nature… Read More »
St. Augustine Prepares for Legal Marijuana
As states across the country have legalized marijuana for both medical and recreational usage, St. Augustine City Commissioners have begun developing ordinances allowing the sale of low-THC marijuana. While Amendment 2 legalizing cannabis was not passed in Florida, the Senate legalized low-THC marijuana according to the “Compassionate use of low-THC cannabis” law. As this… Read More »
Will the NFL’s New Domestic Violence Penalties Protect Abusers?
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently announced that any NFL player who is found to have engaged in domestic violence, among other crimes, will be suspended for six (6) games without pay for a first offense. A second offense will result in a minimum one year suspension. This is a good thing, right? Tougher penalties… Read More »
