Robert Shafer Law Blog

Few stories gain more media notoriety than cases of missing children.  A missing child is a dreaded nightmare for parents.  However, it is a tragic mystery that has staying power with newscasters and reporters.The story began with an Amber Alert issued on February, 10, 2009 for a missing five-year old girl.  Many elements of this particular Florida case continue to draw the general public’s interest:... Read More

Being detained for a crime can be a frightening and unfamiliar experience, and many individuals do not know their rights and legal entitlements when they have been arrested or detained. If you have been detained in Florida for any reason, you have some basic rights such as the right to not speak to police officers and to speak with an attorney. Here are some of the rights you should know and understand should you ever be detained in Florida.... Read More

Driving while intoxicated is extremely dangerous to yourself, passengers in your car and innocent motorists or pedestrians you come in contact with. DUI laws are intended to deter such irresponsible and harmful actions. Remember, driving is a privilege not a right.... Read More

Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket seems the easiest way to move on. But wait! A guilty plea can have an extreme impact on your driving privileges and insurance rates. Talk to traffic law and license suspension attorneys before you make any decisions.... Read More

Let’s face it, the government zealously prosecutes drug crimes. As a Jacksonville drug crimes lawyer, I have seen State and Federal laws increasingly provide for zero tolerance and tough prosecution of drug trafficking, selling of drugs and even simple drug possession. Possessing a handful of pills can land you 25 year... Read More

Pleading guilty to a traffic ticket seems the easiest way to move on. But wait! A guilty plea can have an extreme impact on your driving privileges and insurance rates.  As a Jacksonville traffic ticket lawyer, I would advise you talk to a traffic law attorney bef ... Read More

Last week I wrote in my Jacksonville criminal law attorney blog about the arrest phase of a criminal law case.  The next phase is the transmission of the case to a prosecutor.... Read More

Last week I wrote in my Jacksonville criminal defense attorney blog about the investigation phase of a criminal law case.  The second phase is arrest.Most people are arrested physically, but some receive a Summons or a Notice to Appear. Usually within 24 hours of arrest, you appear before a magistrate who sets a bond, o... Read More

Criminal law involves a complex and often lengthy process.  The first phase of the case is the investigation.As a Jacksonville criminal attorney, I have had cases where the investigation may take minutes or months. Law enforcement officials have an array of investigative tools. If you think you are being investigated for criminal wrongdoing, you should call a ... Read More