Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
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Our blog by Sheppard, White, Kachergus, & DeMaggio, P.A. Attorneys & Counselors at Law offers relevant information on Criminal Defense for residents of Jacksonville, Florida.
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
When you hear the term “assault and battery,” you may think the two are one and the same. After all, it’s rare to hear one term without the other when it comes to criminal charges. However, the fact is, these are two separate charges in Florida. While these are two separate charges, they both carry significant penalties and consequences on their own; however, the specifics depend on your situation. How assault and battery differ Contrary to popular belief, assault does not require physical contact or harm. You can be guilty of assault for just making a credible threat to the victim in su ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
When law enforcement agencies assign undercover officers or agents or others to investigate suspected criminal activity, they have to be careful that they don’t engage in entrapment. If they do, any criminal case against someone arrested and charged with a crime can fall apart. We often hear about entrapment when a person is arrested for soliciting someone for sex who turns out to be an undercover police officer or when someone is arrested for an alleged drug transaction with a person who is an undercover officer. However, entrapment can occur in all kinds of scenarios. Sometimes undercover fe ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
Do you know how long alcohol can be detected in your system? If not, the answer to how long certain tests can detect alcohol may surprise you. You should understand that the amount of time alcohol can be detected in your system depends on your body, fat content, how much you drank, and weight. Because of this, there’s no specific amount of time that alcohol can be detected in everyone’s system. While this is true, there are some guidelines to keep in mind. Alcohol detection tests If you are pulled over for suspected DUI in Florida, the police will likely want to conduct a test to d ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
If you are facing DUI charges, the sentence you will receive after a guilty verdict depends on the circumstances of your case. The courts will consider certain aspects of your DUI when deciding on the appropriate punishment. Some details of your case, known as mitigating factors, may work in your favor and lead the court into reducing your sentence. Below are such instances. No previous DUI conviction If this is your first DUI case, you are likely to get a lighter sentence than a repeat offender. Under Florida DUI laws, you could be staring at felony charges if you are convicted for the third ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
You have a great idea that you want to turn into a business or an existing company that could be so profitable with just a little help. Securing investment capital is a necessary step for many entrepreneurs and existing businesses. However, you need to convince businesses and individuals that your idea or business is a sound investment with an opportunity with profit. Most investors will want to look carefully at the businesses or ideas in which they intend to invest their money. As the person with the company or idea, you may feel the need to convince potential investors of the value your com ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
Possessing, using, manufacturing and selling certain substances are all against the law. Engaging in these activities with any controlled or prohibited substance violates Florida state law and federal law. Individuals engaged in the drug trade or struggling with substance abuse typically try to hide those matters from other people, especially law enforcement. Police officers learn to look for subtle signs of drug use and drug trafficking and to connect the dots to build a case against someone. Unfortunately, sometimes, police officers will come to suspect innocent individuals of drug-related c ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
Many people who are arrested on drug charges are actually just addicted to those drugs. For instance, there are many stories about people using painkillers to treat authentic ailments and then becoming addicted to them over time. This could happen, for example, with something like Oxycontin. By the time the police actually discover the illegal drug usage and make an arrest, that individual is physically and mentally dependent on the substance in question. What the courts will often seek in these scenarios are sentences that put offenders behind bars. But is this actually helping? Rehab may be ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
Many couples share racy photographs with one another when they first start dating or during a period of separation due to work or travel. They may even make videos of their intimate moments together for their personal enjoyment. You may think, once someone sent you a photograph or allowed you to record an image, that you own those images and can do whatever you want with them. However, that is not how the law works in Florida. A state statute makes it illegal for you to share intimate or nude images or videos of other people without their explicit consent. This act of sharing, some ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
In many cases when someone overdoses on illegal drugs, they are with other individuals who have also taken those drugs. These people have not overdosed and could call the authorities to seek help. You also find this situation when young people have been drinking before they turn 21 years old. When a friend passes out and needs medical attention, others who have been drinking illegally are the only ones there to call the authorities. As a result, many people decide that they are not going to call the authorities, and they will not seek help for their friend. They’re worried that the polic ..read more
Jacksonville Florida Criminal Defense Blog - Sheppard, White, Kachergus & DeMaggio
2y ago
Drug paraphernalia laws in states across the country – including Florida – are typically very broad. They often include items that are used to test substances. Florida law regarding paraphernalia includes “testing equipment used, intended for use, or designed for use in identifying, or in analyzing the strength, effectiveness, or purity of, controlled substances.” However, testing equipment can also be used to help ensure that a substance, even if it’s illegal, doesn’t contain potentially fatal ingredients the user may not be aware is there. Many drug fatalities are caused by people ingesting ..read more