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Court Reverses Sentence for a “Felon in Possession of a Firearm” via Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee
“Felon in Possession of a Firearm” On August 21, 2024, Florida’s Fourth District Court of Appeal decided the appeal filed in Rock v. State, 2024 Fla. App. LEXIS 6526, 49 Fla. L. Weekly D 1741, 2024 WL 3882110, in favor of the accused. Mr. Rock was convicted after a trial as “a…
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Avoiding the Payment of Debts Does Not Amount to Grand Theft via Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee
Avoiding the Payment of Debts Does Not Amount to Grand Theft Lisandra Gutierrez was convicted and sentenced for First Degree Grand Theft and Second Degree Grand Theft following a trial by jury. The prosecution presented evidence of her alleged fraudulent actions during a…
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Old Habits Die Hard – Fourth District Upholds Old Doctrines via Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee
Old Habits Die Hard In State v. Fortin, 2024 Fla. App. LEXIS 2133 (March 20, 2024), the Fourth District made clear its view that, despite recent changes in Florida law regarding medical marijuana and hemp, the plain view and plain smell doctrines have continued validity. Under…
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How to Apply for a Hardship License in Florida After Your First DUI Arrest via Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee
How to Apply for a Hardship License in Florida After Your First DUI Arrest A DUI in Florida can result in administrative and court ordered suspension of your driver’s license, often for six months to a year, depending the circumstances. Fortunately, the state allows eligible…
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FDLE Automatic Sealing of Criminal Records via Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Automatic Sealing of Criminal Records In Florida, the automatic sealing of criminal records is governed by Florida Statute § 943.0595. This statute allows for the automatic sealing of certain criminal records under specific circumstances,…
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Florida Refusal to Blow via Law Office of Brian H. Mallonee
Florida Refusal to Blow Is Now a Misdemeanor Florida has changed its DUI laws, and drivers need to know: refusing to blow after a DUI arrest is now a misdemeanor charge, even on a first refusal. What used to be only a license suspension can now lead to arrest, jail time,…
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Serving the Greater San Luis Valley of Colorado via Law Office of Angela Lee
Serving the Greater San Luis Valley of Colorado
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How much alcohol does it take to get drunk? via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
The last thing you want to happen after spending a night out with friends is a DUI charge. However, it is easy to go overboard when drinking and wind up getting more inebriated than you originally planned. This will lead you to legal trouble if you are above the legal limit…
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How do drug convictions alter student loan eligibility? via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
An unfortunate incident resulted in a drug conviction, casting doubt on the future of your higher education prospects. How does the encounter with Texas law enforcement affect your chances of qualifying for student financial aid? U.S. News & World Report helps those in your…
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How do I tell an employer I’m a felon? via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
Once you have a criminal conviction, it can complicate many areas of your life. Employment is often an area in which you will have problems. Employers have the legal right to check your criminal background, and many of them will do so. This makes it incredibly difficult to get…
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A student charged with DUI faces disciplinary action and more via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
Your young college student may have enjoyed no more than a couple of beers with friends before getting into his car for the drive back to campus on Saturday night. Then the police pulled him over. In addition to the criminal DUI charges, he faces a disciplinary hearing at the…
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What are my rights with campus police? via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
Dealing with campus police can be a scary experience, but you have rights as you do with any other law enforcement. However, there are some complications that could occur. According to The College Post, you always have your basic rights, such as remaining silent, when dealing…
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What Adderall does and does not do via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
Adderall is a stimulant drug used in the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It works by regulating the production of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which people with ADHD do not produce in sufficient quantities. Abuse of Adderall is common among high school…
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Possible defenses for Texas DWI charges via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
Facing DWI charges in Texas can be frightening. However, several defenses might be available to you, even if you took a breath test that registered .08 or higher. Depending on the situation, you might get the charges reduced to reckless driving or dismissed entirely. According…
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What are the three ways to get a release from prison under supervision? via Law Office of Alejandro Martinez, PLLC
The Parole Division is in charge of supervising individuals who are no longer incarcerated but not yet completely finished with their sentence. This agency is responsible for the management of your case, but it is not the one who will make the decision on whether you get…
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Attorney Jacob A. With Serves as Judge in GMS Columbus Trial via Law of the Rockies
Law of the Rockies’ attorney Jacob A. With lends a hand in teaching local students the judicial system by serving as Judge in the Gunnison Middle School’s annual mock Trial of Christopher Columbus. More about Jacob A. With
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Free Estate Planning Seminar Offered on June 4th via Law of the Rockies
Gunnison Country Times, Gunnison, CO A free estate planning seminar is being offered to the community June 4, from 2:30-5 p.m. at the Gunnison Community Center. The event is being hosted by the Rick Nelson Agency of American Family Insurance, local accounting firm Hegeman &…
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The Senior Scoop via Law of the Rockies
Gunnison Country Shopper, Gunnison, CO Still don’t have any estate planning? Worried about the cost of legal assistance? Don’t delay any longer! Jacob With, an attorney with Law of the Rockies, together with Gunnison County Health & Human Services and Uncompahgre Volunteer…
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Season of Change: Local law office changes its name via Law of the Rockies
Gunnison Country Times, Gunnison, CO Wilderson Lock & Hill, LLC, based in Gunnison, Colorado, announced today that the law firm will begin operating under the new name of Law of the Rockies. At the same time, the firm unveiled a redesigned website - www.lawoftherockies.com.…
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Marcus Lock co-chaired and Kendall Burgemeister presented... via Law of the Rockies
CLE International's 4th Annual Conference, Water TransfersBeaver Creek, CO Marcus Lock co-chaired the 4th Annual Conference, Water Transfers on July 25, 2013 in Beaver Creek, CO and presented “Water Rights Case Law: An Update” Kendall Burgemeister presented “Water Rights Due…
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Black & White Ball thanks via Law of the Rockies
Crested Butte News, Crested Butte, CO To the Editor:The Crested Butte Mountain Heritage Museum wants to first and foremost thank everyone who attended their 11th annual Black and White Ball. The weather totally cooperated and it was a wonderful evening with lots of fabulous…
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Attorney Lock Honored via Law of the Rockies
Gunnison Country Times, Gunnison, CO Marcus J. Lock of Gunnison was among nine Colorado attorneys who were honored with the Special Recognition Award by the Colorado Lawyers Committee. They comprised the Jail Wait Litigation Team, which challenged the failure of the Colorado…
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Marcus J. Lock Receives Special Recognition Award via Law of the Rockies
Colorado Lawyers Committee 35th Anniversary Awards Luncheon Marriott Denver City Center, Denver, CO For assuring humane treatment for individuals with mental health problems:Iris Eytan (Reilly Pozner LLP), Farrell A. Carfield (Reilly Pozner LLP), Sean Connelly (Reilly Pozner…
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