Category Archives: Criminal Matters

Time Requirements to Obtain a Florida Search Warrant

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

Barrentine v. State This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. In Barrentine v. State, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal explains that, in order to get a warrant to search a home, … Continue reading →

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Criminal Lawyers in Palatka, Florida Discuss Bail and Bond for Misdemeanors

Posted on May 7, 2013 by jpcanan

Under Florida law, a misdemeanor is defined as any offense punishable by less than one year in jail. If you recently received a charge of a misdemeanor crime, criminal lawyers in Palatka, Florida can help you determine your options and … Continue reading →

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A Criminal Attorney in Palatka Discusses Conditions of Release

Posted on May 7, 2013 by jpcanan

If you recently served time and are eligible for probation or parole, your criminal attorney in Palatka can help you clearly understand the conditions of your release. It is not uncommon for those serving parole or probation to return to … Continue reading →

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Court Explains Proximity Requirement in Possession of Burglary Tools Case

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

Carbone v. Florida This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney 2012. In Carbone v. Florida, the Fourth District Court of Appeal explains that in order for a defendant to be convicted of possession of … Continue reading →

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Florida Court Explains Prescription Defense in Oxycodone, Xanax Case

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

Wagner v. State This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. In the State of Florida, a person charged with possession of or trafficking in prescription drugs can contest the charges with proof … Continue reading →

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The Prosecution’s Evaluation of Your Case

Posted on April 21, 2013 by jpcanan

To win your DUI case, you will need a St. Augustine lawyer who can anticipate the prosecution’s plans and develop an appropriate response. In determining whether your drunk driving case will actually go to trial, your St. Augustine DUI lawyer … Continue reading →

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Florida Criminal Battery Charge Requires Proof of Intent

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Yarn v. State This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. While anyone who has watched a police drama on TV recently may be familiar with the florida criminal battery charge, it’s likely … Continue reading →

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How Can a Recorded Confession Hurt Your Case?

Posted on April 14, 2013 by jpcanan

One of the worst ways you can hurt your criminal case once you have been arrested and taken into custody is to give a confession. If you confess to anything, even inadvertently, it becomes much more difficult for your St. … Continue reading →

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The Difference Between Drug Trafficking and Conspiracy to Commit Drug Trafficking

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Davis v. State of Florida This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Most people probably already understand that the possession of illegal drugs in the State of Florida, including marijuana, cocaine and … Continue reading →

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How to Challenge the Voluntariness of a Consent to Search

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jpcanan

Police officers who conduct searches without a warrant will often describe the circumstances of their search—and how they obtained consent from the suspect—in concrete terms: “I asked if I could search in the trunk, and he gave his consent.” Was … Continue reading →

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