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Posted on May 4, 2020 By Longwell Lawyers
In Florida it is relatively simple to have an arrest or criminal charge sealed or expunged. In fact, Longwell Lawyers has successfully helped countless people over the years get their record sealed or ...
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Posted on Mar 20, 2020 By Longwell Lawyers
As a service to our clients, Longwell Lawyers has assembled the following list of links that contain updates regarding the COVID-19 crisis, specifically as to the judicial system: Florida Supreme ...
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Posted on Jan 3, 2018 By Mark N. Longwell
If stopped or confronted by the police, you are at a considerable disadvantage. First, you are facing a law enforcement professional who probably knows the laws far better than you do. They are ...
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Posted on Dec 20, 2017 By Benjamin L. Jones
Life often imitates art. Air Bud is a movie about a dog that learns how to play basketball. Air Bud: Golden Receiver is about a dog that learns how to play football. Air Bud: World Pup is about a dog ...
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Posted on Oct 26, 2017 By Longwell Lawyers
In 2011, we at Longwell Lawyers tragically lost our beloved Business Manager, Madeline Hernandez, to breast cancer. We all have too many close family members and friends who have battled cancer. ...
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Posted on Oct 4, 2017 By Attorney Carmen S. Tankersley
Over the years that I have practiced family law, I have met with many potential new clients for free consultations to discuss their concerns and answer any questions they might have regarding seeking ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2017 By Attorney Benjamin Lee Jones
“The poorest man may in his cottage bid defiance to all the forces of the Crown. It may be frail, its roof may shake; the wind may blow through it; the storm may enter, the rain may enter -- but ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2017 By Attorney Benjamin L. Jones
Attorneys often cite My Cousin Vinny as a fun & surprisingly accurate depiction of the American criminal justice system. Herman Munster’s… I mean… Judge Haller’s ...
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Posted on Dec 14, 2015 By Longwell Lawyers
Longwell Lawyers is exceptionally pleased to welcome Attorney Benjamin L. Jones to our team. Mr. Jones will be focusing his practice primarily in the area of Criminal Defense, and his extensive ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2014 By Attorney Vanessa Cotto
In Florida, both parents are legally obligated to provide support for their minor children. The purpose of child support is to ensure that a child’s basic needs for food, clothing and shelter ...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
With the Fourth of July celebrations approaching, I get a good deal of questions regarding the legality of possessing and shooting off fireworks in Florida. It seems to be confusing because there are ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
If you are arrested for a DUI in Florida, your license may be administratively suspended immediately by the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV). If you are later convicted for the ...
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Posted on Jul 12, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
The police need probable cause to believe that a crime has been committed in order to get an arrest warrant, or to arrest you because they witnessed you commit a crime, or they gathered sufficient ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
If you are arrested for an alleged violation of a Florida criminal law, there are a few things you should know. First, don’t panic. Not all is lost. You have many rights that will protect you ...
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Posted on Jun 12, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
Ever since the shooting death of Trayvon Martin by George Zimmerman, a volunteer neighborhood watchperson, everyone is talking about the Castle Doctrine and the Stand-your-Ground laws in Florida. Many ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
You just found out that you have a warrant for your arrest. There may be a criminal investigation you didn’t know about. You may have missed a court date or events that you were suppose to show ...
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Posted on Apr 18, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
Are you presumed guilty even when proven innocent? If you are arrested for a crime you didn’t commit, you may have your record erased or “expunged” if you are exonerated. Or so you ...
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Posted on Apr 2, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
Florida law provides a mechanism for many types of non-violent criminal cases to be dismissed upon completion of a pretrial intervention program. If charged with a non-violent criminal misdemeanor or ...
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Posted on Mar 4, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
Mediation is a process during a divorce whereby a neutral third party, known as the “mediator”, helps a divorcing couple negotiate and settle their case without the necessity of going to ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2013 By Attorney Vanessa Cotto
The infidelity of one spouse is a common reason why many marriages crumble. However, Florida is considered “no fault” divorce state. This means that a spouse who is seeking a divorce does ...
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Posted on Feb 18, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
Daniel Greene was a juror in the Timothy Davis murder trial that resulted in a not guilty verdict last Friday. Greene also happens to be an attorney. As such, Greene was focused during the trial on ...
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Posted on Feb 16, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
In an interview with Attorney Mark Longwell, of Longwell Lawyers, two of the jurors in the Timothy Davis murder trial revealed why they acquitted the retired Orlando police officer. Javier Zerquera, ...
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Posted on Feb 15, 2013 By Attorney Mark Longwell
Sometimes it seems like your attorney can’t give you a straight answer about gain time in the Florida Prison Sentence. You want to know how much jail time you will actually serve on a particular ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2013 By Attorney Carmen Tankersley
Florida Statute Section 316.193(6)(a) states that a court may order a ten (10) day impoundment or immobilization of the vehicle the defendant was driving,or in actual physical control of, when he/she ...
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Posted on Feb 2, 2013 By Attorney J. David Gentle
If you get a red light camera Notice of Violation in the mail saying you ran a red light and must pay a penalty, here is what you should know. The Notice of Violation must be sent to the registered ...
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