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On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Sep 9, 2021 | Criminal Defense
When a Florida court sentences a defendant to probation, the accused gains freedom from incarceration with specific terms. Violating the terms of probation could bring serious consequences, including a return to jail. Violating terms of probation Under Florida law, a...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jul 28, 2021 | Criminal Defense
While public attitudes about marijuana use in Florida have undergone significant changes over the past decade, it is still important for residents to understand what is legal and what is not. Despite the public sentiment, it is still possible for people to face...
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 | 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 | 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 | 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...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Apr 8, 2021 | Criminal Defense, Family Law
Florida family law courts take domestic violence accusations in child custody cases extremely seriously. If the courts fail to take strong action, the parent accused of domestic violence could further harm the child, which is why courts are usually conservative when...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Mar 10, 2021 | Criminal Defense, DUI
After people consume alcoholic beverages, it can take some time before the alcohol is metabolized and the person is no longer intoxicated. The general rule is that it takes about an hour to metabolize a standard drink of alcohol, and a standard drink is different for...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | Jan 20, 2021 | Criminal Defense
A probation violation happens in Florida when a defendant fails to comply with conditions attached to a probationary sentence. The proceedings involved with probation violations are a bit different than what the defendant experienced in criminal court. This fact is...
On Behalf of The Law Office of James M. Burns | May 20, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Technological innovations have made our lives easier. Applications are available to help navigate to restaurants, keep in touch with work at all hours of the day and even monitor our children. These advances are part of our everyday lives. Most own a smartphone with...