Gainesville Personal Injury, Divorce and Alimony Attorney

Settling Criminal Cases – Open Plea & the Mercy of the Court

In criminal cases, it is not uncommon for people to call the office after their current lawyer has failed to reach an acceptable agreement with

August 2, 2019

Criminal Self-Defense Immunity a.k.a. Stand Your Ground

Self Defense has been an available affirmative defense to criminal cases since the dawn of society. Florida also has long acknowledged the fundamental right to

July 26, 2019

Child Abuse & Neglect – Combining Criminal & Family Law

Allegations of child abuse or neglect can generate criminal or family cases against the accused. In many cases a parent accused of child abuse or

July 19, 2019

Divorce, Retirement Pension – Purchase of Premarital Years.

In divorces, a large asset for most people is their retirement or pension. A pension or retirement account is likely a marital asset that has

July 12, 2019

Changes to Criminal Driving on a Suspended License

Driving on a suspended license can be a criminal or civil case in Florida. Too many charges of driving while suspended can result in a

July 5, 2019

DUI Blood Testing the Unconscious Driver No Warrant Needed…Usually

In a DUI arrest, when a breath test is not available or feasible, or if the circumstances allow, law enforcement may seek a sample of

July 3, 2019

Family Law – Child Support Enforcement & Spendthrift Trusts

In family law, whether divorce or paternity, once there is an order of child support, the next problem for some is collecting said support payments.

June 28, 2019

Traffic Ticket but Ain’t From Round Here – Out of State drivers ticketed in Florida

What if you received a traffic citation in Florida but you live in another state and cannot come back to fight the ticket in Court?

June 21, 2019

DUI Conviction or Adjudication still required

In Florida, a person accused of DUI has faced mandatory adjudication, also known as conviction, for many decades. In cases where the Court is not

June 14, 2019

Reckless Driving, Standing Your Ground by Accident.

Reckless Driving, not to be confused with careless driving, is a criminal traffic offense in Florida. An accusation of Reckless Driving does not require a

June 7, 2019

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