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On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jul 21, 2021 | Personal Injury
Drivers occupying a car's back seat might not think they face worse dangers than the driver or front-seat passenger. The facts tell a potentially different story, as rear passengers face dangers. Such risks even extend to those riding in an SUV's third row....
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jul 19, 2021 | Criminal Defense
There are important rules to follow when being granted probation in the state of Florida. While some of these are standard to probation terms across the country, certain rules are unique to the state of Florida. Probation is decided on an individual basis, meaning...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jul 7, 2021 | Estate Planning & Probate
Preparing your estate plan in Florida ensures your family and assets remain protected in the event of your death or incapacitation. An estate doesn't need millions of dollars worth of assets to start. Your age also doesn't matter since an estate plan can help prepare...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jun 22, 2021 | Criminal Defense
In September 2020, a Florida man was released from prison after 37 years after being convicted of a rape and murder based on bite mark evidence recorded using beeswax. DNA evidence that had never been tested was found preserved at the medical examiner’s office....
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jun 11, 2021 | Family Law
There are a lot of things that could affect custody arrangements of a child. These could be factors such as income, the child's age and preferences, and the availability of the parent seeking custody. When preparing to petition for custody of a child, parents might...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense
The bail hearing procedure gets complicated in Pensacola, Florida, because the courts have to examine a wide variety of factors to determine if the defendant can show up to court. These factors include whether the person was placing the community at large at risk, if...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 12, 2021 | Personal Injury
Summer is quickly approaching, and many Florida residents can't wait to hit the road and go on a trip. This is usually the time when lots of people travel with their family and friends, especially because all the kids are off from school due to summer vacation. It...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
The beach is indeed a favorite spot in Florida for both local residents and the many tourists who visit the state on vacations. Florida is well-known as the sunshine state, and the best place to enjoy the sunshine is often at the beach. But, what if someone goes to...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Apr 26, 2021 | Divorce
Many Florida residents who are thinking of filing for a divorce are likely concerned about what's going to happen to their pension. In reality, a pension is typically deemed a marital asset and divided up between the two parties. However, that doesn't always have to...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Apr 14, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Individuals accused of crimes may find themselves directly involved in a police lineup with no idea how the situation will play out. Even though someone might be innocent, a confused victim could identify the individual as a perpetrator. Unfortunately, police lineups...