On September 28, 2024, a domestic dispute in Vero Beach, Florida, escalated into a serious criminal allegation when a woman was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon under Florida Statute § 784.021. Thanks to the skilled representation of Port Saint Lucie aggravated assault lawyer Jeffrey H. Garland of The Law Office...Read More
When someone is charged with a serious criminal offense in Florida, it’s sometimes necessary to seek a favorable plea offer to limit a defendant’s exposure to a lengthy prison sentence and other harsh penalties. If the evidence against the defendant is strong, and the potential outcome at trial involves decades to life in prison, experienced...Read More
Being arrested for a serious crime in Florida is frightening. When you know you’re innocent, this type of incident can be even scarier because you might not know how you’ll convince the prosecutor you shouldn’t be charged. Recently, Port Saint Lucie criminal defense attorney Jeffrey H. Garland, Esq. convinced the prosecuting attorney not to file...Read More
The accused, R.T. (not his real initials). was arrested on July 7. 2010. in Martin County, Florida, on charges of burglary, first degree grand theft and criminal mischief over $1,000. A detective concluded that R. T. committed these offenses when he entered the restaurant where he was employed “after hours”. The detective supposed that R.T....Read More