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What is the Florida 10-20-Life Law?
Under the Florida 10-20-Life law, you face enhanced charges and penalties. It is vital for any Jacksonville defendant facing felony charges under this law to seek experienced legal representation from Jacksonville criminal defense lawyers. Florida statute 775.087 explains what has come to be known as Florida’s 10-20-Life Law. The Florida legislature passed the law in […]
By Robert Shafer | Published August 1, 2014 | Posted in Criminal Defense | Tagged 10-20-Life Law, first degree felonies, Main Navigation, second degree felonies, third degree felonies | Leave a comment
What is Florida D6 Suspension and Clearance?
Traffic violations are just one of the many ways you can get your driver’s license suspended or revoked in Florida. However, often, you may fight traffic violation allegations through the help of a Jacksonville traffic violations lawyer. According to the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, Florida county courts suspend driver’s licenses when drivers fail […]
By Robert Shafer | Published April 1, 2014 | Posted in Traffic Violations | Tagged Main Navigation, traffic tickets | Leave a comment
What Types of Fraud Charges Can Defendants Face?
Some of the more common forms of fraud include writing bad checks, stopping payment on a check with intent to defraud after receiving purchases, falsification of real estate property or credit applications and identity theft. However, Florida law also covers numerous other types of fraud ― including mail fraud, corporate fraud and healthcare fraud, to […]
By Robert Shafer | Published March 1, 2014 | Posted in White Collar Crimes | Tagged bad checks, corporate fraud, mail fraud, Main Navigation | Leave a comment
What is White Collar Crime?
According to the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation),”in a nutshell,” white collar crime is “lying, cheating and stealing” and extends to a “full range of frauds committed by business and government professionals.” While white collar crimes are often sophisticated and do not involve violence, criminal charges can send convicted defendants away to prison for years. […]
By Robert Shafer | Published February 1, 2014 | Posted in White Collar Crimes | Tagged criminal defense, Main Navigation | Leave a comment
What are Penalties for Illegally Carrying a Concealed Weapon in Florida?
Compared with some other states, weapons charges are a much more serious offense in Florida. If you are charged with carrying a concealed weapon, consult with a Jacksonville weapons defense attorney as soon as possible to start preparing your defense. Florida statute 790.01 Carrying concealed weapons makes it a third-degree felony to carry a concealed […]
By Robert Shafer | Published January 1, 2014 | Posted in Weapons Charges | Tagged Main Navigation, weapons charges | Leave a comment