Florida Police are investigating the death of Chico Randolph at a local nightclub after a fight broke out following the Super Bowl. The incident occurred at Legacy Ultra Lounge in Orlando around 2 AM Monday morning. Florida Police are still investigating the incident and are actively seeking 4 dark-skinned men…
Yesterday an 82-year-old Daytona man shot and killed a potential burglar as he attempted to break into the backdoor. The incident occurred around 6 AM Thursday morning at his home located on Woodland Avenue in Daytona Beach, Florida. According to the Police report, the elderly man awoke to the sounds…
This question stems from the recent Jacksonville Criminal Law case where Tyler Woody Willis, 18, has been arrested and charged with the attempted manslaughter, using a firearm under the influence of drugs, and use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia. These charges come from an incident between Willis…
Last week a South Florida 24-year old was arrested following a Domestic Violence altercation when he allegedly threw feces at his girlfriend. The boyfriend is also charged with beating his girlfriend with a bed board and his fists. At the scene the girlfriend refused medical attention although she had an…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer I have seen many defendants charged with Battery, but that do completely understand what actually constitutes Battery and the difference between Battery and Assault. My hopes are this Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog will clarify the misconception of Battery. Simple Battery is defined within…
Wednesday morning reports have come out stating a Jacksonville homeowner has shot and killed a burglary suspect. According to Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office (JSO), the suspect was in the Westside neighborhood and looking for homes and vehicles to break into. Unfortunately, this burglary suspect met with a homeowner that was not…
As a Jacksonville Criminal Defense Lawyer, I am often asked if a person has a duty to retreat when confronted with a violent situation. The best advice I can give is to advise the person to leave any confrontation if possible. The results and consequences of violence are never worth…
The Florida Castle Doctrine (also referred to as the Florida Self-Defense Law and the Florida Stand Your Ground Law) govern when a person can use deadly force in Jacksonville. This doctrine is set forth in Florida Statute Section 776.013. This Florida law creates a presumption that a person acts in…
Florida Statute Section 776.013 is also know as the Florida Stand Your Ground Law or the Florida Castle Doctrine. According to this Florida self-defense law: “A person is presumed to have held a reasonable fear of imminent peril of death or great bodily harm to himself or herself or another…
Jacksonville Juvenile, Quintavis Seay, is only 16-years-old and charged with the homicide of a 20-year-old Jacksonville man, Jeremy Godboldt. According to local reports, Seay was involved in a physical altercation with Godboldt and his brothers. At some point, Seay allegedly shot Godboldt, who was later pronounced dead at the hospital.…