Double Jeopardy: Can I Be Charged in State and Federal Court for the Same Conduct? Almost everyone is familiar with the Fifth Amendment and its protection against Double Jeopardy. Most people understandably assume that it means what it says: That a person cannot be prosecuted twice for the same offense. Unfortunately, there are exceptions to the rule. … Read more
Florida law concerning defrauding a bank, defined in the statute as a financial institution, is complex. If you have been charged with such an offense, you will need the assistance of a Jacksonville criminal defense attorney who is skilled in theft and fraud defense in order for you to understand what conduct allegedly violated the state statute. You … Read more
David Riley was stopped by law enforcement for an expired registration. Officers soon learned that Riley’s driver’s license was suspended, which gave them cause to arrest him and impound his car. During a routine inventory search of the car, guns were found which led to various criminal charges against Riley for the weapons. Officers did … Read more
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