Category Archives: legal questions

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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Uninsured Motorist Coverage – To Stack or Not to Stack?

Posted on May 21, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Anyone who has purchased auto insurance in Florida has been faced with the question, “Why should I carry stacked uninsured motorist (UM) coverage on a … 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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Court Defends Right to Lawyer in Florida Car Accident Cases

Posted on May 6, 2013 by admin

Howard v. Palmer This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney 2012. A person who is injured in a florida car accident not only has the right to an attorney, but also the right to seek … 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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Fatal Car Accident Cases Need an Experienced Attorney!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by admin

This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. The unexpected loss of a loved one in a fatal car accident can totally devastate a family. When it is suspected that the accident was due … 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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Court Takes on Co-Owner Liability in Florida Car Accident Case

Posted on April 17, 2013 by admin

Ortiz v. Regalado This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. In Ortiz v. Regalado, Florida’s Second District Court of Appeal takes on an important car accident litigation issue of the liability of … 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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Court Reverses Florida Motorcycle Accident Ruling on Comparative Negligence Grounds

Posted on April 10, 2013 by admin

Diaz v. FedEx This story brought to you by Canan Law, voted best St. Augustine Attorney in 2012. Car accidents happen. Sometimes they are caused by one person’s fault; other times the negligence is spread among several drivers. This is … Continue reading →

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