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St Johns County Simple Battery Charges For Sunday Fight

Approximately two weeks ago, I wrote an article about a fight that broke out between patrons and security at the Conch House in St. Augustine. The article was entitled St. Augustine Battery Charges After Conch House Brawl and can be found … Continue reading →

Posted on June 9, 2015 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Assault and Battery, Criminal Lawyers, News

Jacksonville Law Firm Claims Medical Marijuana is Legal

Is medical marijuana legal in Florida? While many Jacksonville criminal attorneys state that it is not, one law firm has allegedly advised clients that it is. As stands, Florida Statute Section 893.13 makes it a misdemeanor to possess less than 20 … Continue reading →

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, drug, News

What is a Presentence Investigation Report in Florida?

If you are charged with a felony crime in Florida, you have a few options. Your Jacksonville criminal defense lawyer should go through all of these options with you based on the facts or your case, the evidence, and the … Continue reading →

Posted on October 3, 2014 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers

Lawyer Wins Against Duval County State Attorneys Office

Curtis Lee is a former lawyer residing in Jacksonville. With experience in pension funds, Lee “asked the State Attorney’s Office to investigate the Police and Fire Pension Fund, especially former city councilman Karl ‘Jay’ Jabour and businessman Peter Sleiman” in … Continue reading →

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, News

Jacksonville Stand Your Ground Case Delayed Over Warning Shot Law

Florida’s self defense laws have been in the national spotlight since the death of Trayvon Martin.  George Zimmerman shot and killed Martin on February 26, 2012.  Zimmerman was not arrested for murder until April 11, 2012.  A jury acquitted him … Continue reading →

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, Gun Laws and Firearms, News, Self Defense

How Does the Warning Shot Bill Affect FL Self Defense Laws?

I think that I can safely say that every Jacksonville criminal attorney has heard of the Marissa Alexander case.  This case is not just well known among Jacksonville criminal lawyers.  It is popular throughout the nation, and it may change … Continue reading →

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, News, Self Defense

Marissa Alexander Case Inspires Florida Self Defense Law

When George Zimmerman was acquitted of Florida murder charges after the shooting of Trayvon Martin, this led to public outcry.  The Florida Stand Your Ground Law was under public scrutiny.  The Tampa Bay Times reported: “The acquittal of George Zimmerman … Continue reading →

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, drug, News, Self Defense

New Jacksonville Criminal Defense Attorney for Second Dunn Trial

It appears that Michael Dunn will be retried for the murder of Jordan Davis in Jacksonville FL.  He will not be proceeding with same Florida criminal attorney that represented him in this case for over a year.  A jury convicted … Continue reading →

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, Gun Laws and Firearms, News, Self Defense

Jacksonville Florida Attorney Sentenced to Prison

It has been four months since a jury found a Jacksonville Florida attorney guilty of committing felonies in connection with the Allied Veterans of the World scandal.  Kelly Mathis “was convicted last year of 103 counts of racketeering, possessing slot … Continue reading →

Posted on February 12, 2014 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, News

Seal or Expunge Florida Prostitution Charge on Your Criminal Background

As a Jacksonville criminal lawyer, I have represented people charged with offering prostitution and those charged with solicitation.  If you are arrested or given a notice to appear citation for prostitution, it will show up on a Florida background check.  … Continue reading →

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers

Jacksonville FL Lawyers Criminal Case Continues After Judges Ruling

It has been difficult for Jacksonville criminal defense attorneys to keep up with the Allied Veterans of the World case.  The case is being tried in Sanford, Florida.  The trial is not being televised.  There have not been as many … Continue reading →

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, News

Couple Arrested for Felony Drug Charges in Clay County FL

Most Jacksonville criminal defense lawyers will agree that the most common drug charge is a basic possession charge.  People will often receive notice to appear citations for minor offenses like, Jacksonville drug paraphernalia possession.  It is not unusual for a … Continue reading →

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Criminal Lawyers, drug, News

Florida Appeals Court Reverses Alexander’s Jacksonville Murder Conviction

Many people are familiar with the Florida Stand Your Ground Law due to the George Zimmerman and Trayvon Martin trial.  Leading up to the trial, this Florida self-defense law was a controversial subject.  Some people were proponents of the law … Continue reading →

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, Gun Laws and Firearms, News

University of Florida Professor Charged with Video Voyeurism

In general, voyeurism is a misdemeanor.  Florida Voyeurism can be a felony if the defendant has a prior voyeurism conviction.  Video voyeurism is a different story.  There are harsher Florida laws for video voyeurism.  Video voyeurism is normally a felony.  … Continue reading →

Posted on September 24, 2013 by Cynthia, 20 Miles Law
Posted in Articles, News

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