We are proud to announce that our very own Chris Wilson has been selected as a member of both the Judicial Relations Committee and the Professionalism and Mentoring Committee of the Jacksonville Bar Association. Chris has been a member of the Jacksonville Bar Association since he was admitted to the Florida Bar in 2001. Chris […]
The First Steps When Someone Has Been Arrested
When a friend or loved one has been arrested, the first inclination is to call home and tell what happened or did not happen. If you want to see the best outcome for this person, do not allow him or her to explain anything about the facts of the case from the jail. Jails routinely […]
METHODS OF RESOLVING A CRIMINAL CASE
There are a few different methods of resolving a criminal case once you have been arrested and charged. First (and most common) is negotiating a disposition with the Assistant State Attorney handling your case. In this scenario, the Assistant State Attorney will typically make an initial offer; once that offer is made, the defendant can […]
PREMISES LIABILITY
There are a few things you need to do in order to protect you claim if you are injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property. The first, and most important, is to document the scene of the fall immediately after you regain your faculties. Owners and property managers owe you a […]
What to Do if You are Arrested
Being arrested can be one of the scariest and most intimidating experiences of someone’s life. If you do find yourself in a situation where you are arrested, there are a few pointers that are important to keep in mind. First, please remember that you do not have to tell the police ANYTHING. A police officer […]