What We Do/How We Do It

We work with folks who have been arrested, injured, or had their civil rights violated. Our clients have a hunger for justice. To achieve their desire, we take on prosecutors, insurance companies, and government bullies. We are unique because in each concentration area, we strive to alleviate human suffering.

We help our personal injury clients knit their lives back together. We situate them in their time of upheaval. We handle interactions with insurance companies, assure they receive quality medical care, and seek full value for their injuries and losses from all resources. We comfort folks while on the challenging path that follows an accident.

We support our clients confronted with criminal allegations. We listen to their stories, investigate the truth, uphold the Constitution, protect them from unjust retribution, empower their recovery, and embolden them to know life will go on filled with hope and chances for real meaning.

We give voice to people mistreated by government actors. We believe people deserve reasonable, safe, and judicious interactions with law enforcement, incarceration institutions, probation officers, medical staff at jails and prisons, and any other agencies or persons pledging to care for us. We seek to uphold our sacred Constitution and laws securing fairness, justice, and liberty for all. There are deeply rooted rights that must be stood up for and preserved. We do this. We strive to bring freedom to captives of government oppression, bullying, and abuse.

Ultimately, you don’t want to need us, but we are here for you!

DUI Deferred Prosecution

The Eighth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office which includes Alachua County has created a deferred prosecution program for people charged with certain types of criminal offenses, including DUI. A deferred prosecution is a contract between the person charged with the DUI and the State Attorney’s Office.  This agreement will require that within a certain period of time, usually one year, the person charged with the DUI complete all requirements in the agreement.  The requirements may include paying the cost of prosecution, community service hours, substance abuse evaluation and/or treatment. Once these requirements or sanctions are completed and proof of the completion is provided to the Assistant State Attorney in the time required, the State Attorney’s Office will reduce the DUI charge to a Reckless Driving Citation. However, if the terms of the agreement are not completed in the allotted time, the person’s DUI case would open back up and be prosecuted fully.

In order to be eligible for consideration of Deferred Prosecution, the person charged with the DUI must have no prior arrests or convictions of any sort and apply for approval by the State Attorney’s Office.  

Spring Break: From Fun to Catastrophe

Spring Break at the University of Florida started on Monday. For a lot of students, this means a week of freedom and fun away from the stresses of Gainesville. But for others, this fun can quickly turn into a catastrophe when alcohol is involved and inhibitions are left behind in Gainesville. 

For University of Florida’s Study Body President-Elect, William Myers, this was the case. Myers was arrested on Tuesday and charged with criminal mischief/vandalism in Key West. According to the police report, while intoxicated, he tried to climb onto several parked motorcycles, knocking them over when he could not get them started.

While only a misdemeanor, this charge or any charge could have devastating effects on future employment opportunities. If you or someone you know had the unfortunate chance of being arrested while on Spring Break, please contact our office immediately for zealous representation. Don’t let Spring Break fun turn into Spring Break Catastrophe.

Juvenile Falsely Arrested in Clay County

An innocent juvenile spent 35 days in the Clay County Jail after three deputies failed check that they had the correct suspect based on a photo lineup. The correct suspect was another student at the high school with the same name. The three deputies involved have been disciplined.

If you have been the victim of a false arrest, please contact our office for a consultation.

For the full report, please see: http://www.wcjb.com/local-news-state-news/2014/02/teen-spends-35-days-jail-after-mistaken-arrest