Florida authorities on Saturday evening arrested two convicted murderers, Charles Walker and Joseph Jenkins, who forged release documents and escaped from prison. They were taken into custody at 6:40 p.m. at Panama City’s Coconut Grove Motor Inn. The two men appeared in court Sunday morning at the Bay County Courthouse…
Here’s a frequently asked question (FAQ) that I get often: “What should I do if I’m under investigation?” A: It is critical to contact a criminal defense attorney immediately after becoming aware that law enforcement is investigating you and/or your business. Our extensive experience can guide you through this challenging…
For over twenty years, I have prosecuted and defended thousands of DUI cases. Defending those charged with DUI (“drunk driving”) continues to make up a significant portion of my practice. Over the years, I have made some novel arguments in front of countless judges and juries. Recently I heard one…
Ah, the “good ol’ days,” when bully’s used to torture and torment solely on street corners and in schoolyards. Bob Dylan was right, “Oh the times they are a changin’.” With the development of technology and increased use of social media, bullys can now do their dirty work anywhere and…
Two Florida teens have been arrested and charged with felony aggravated stalking after law enforcement concluded that their actions led to the suicide of a 12-year-old classmate. Police allege that the teens’ intense bullying was the cause of the victim’s tragic demise. The actions of the teens stemmed from a…
There are numerous differences between how criminal cases are handled in state court vs. federal court. One major difference is the arraignment. In state court here in Florida, judges don’t require defendants to appear. We file “pleadings” in advance of the hearing, announcing our appearance and entering a plea to…
Abigail Hernandez, 15, has been missing since last week. The NH teen was said to have used her cell phone hours after the disappearance, just a few miles from her home. She was last seen leaving Kennett High School on Wednesday afternoon at around 2:30 p.m. Local, state and federal…
Derek Medina, a Miami man shot and killed his wife, Jennifer Alonso, during an argument in August. He allegedly uploaded a picture of her dead body to his Facebook page. He has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and is now claiming self-defense. He claims, “I’m not a killer…I do…
Hannah Anderson, the California teen who was kidnapped then found after a 2 month nationwide manhunt, speaks of new details about the kidnapper. Anderson had been kidnapped after her mother and brother were killed by the kidnapper. The kidnapper, James DiMaggio, was a family friend. He had just picked her…
25-year-old day care worker, Heather Koon, is being accused of raping two of the children she care for. Koon was arrested Friday at her home and charged with two counts of rape, the Lorain County Sheriff’s Office announced in a statement. Koon was a full-time employee of ABC Kidz Childcare…