Archive for July, 2023
Jul 24, 2023

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. Jury instructions in criminal cases in Florida are broken up in different sections. There are instructions before trial, during trial, prior […]

Jul 23, 2023

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. Up until a few years ago, people were routinely given a criminal summons notice to appear when it came to minor […]

Jul 22, 2023

MINORS WITH ALCOHOL One of the most damaging aspects of minor in possession of alcohol is specific to further education as well as employment and business creation. Many people are shocked to find out that a minor in possession charge they had 15 years ago will prevent their licensure in a regulated business, whether it’s […]

Jul 21, 2023

Minor in possession of alcohol or MIP, whether it’s in Destin-Fort Walton Beach or anywhere in Florida, is going to have the same maximum penalty of 60 days in jail and a $500 fine. What people also don’t realize is that this can be conditioned upon completion of a probationary sentence as well. For example, […]

Jul 19, 2023

Call an experienced criminal defense attorney immediately for MIP charges. I cannot stress this enough. The state attorney’s office is waiting for you. They know that you’ve never tried a case in your life. They know that when it comes to actually posing real defenses and kicking up a serious legal fight that you simply […]

Jul 18, 2023

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. The first consequence of a minor in possession of alcohol conviction is wage loss. People are often stunned as to how […]

Jul 17, 2023

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. It may be possible to get a confession thrown out in a criminal case. This type of question is the number […]

Jul 16, 2023

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. Evidence that is suppressed cannot be used in trial. As a result, one of three things can happen. It may be […]

Jul 13, 2023

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. If a motion to suppress evidence is granted, it’s possible that the case will be dismissed. If the suppression of evidence […]

Jul 12, 2023

Disclaimer: This article is in response to questions frequently asked of Mr. Cobb and is an unedited dictation transcript. Just like talk to text on your smartphone, there may be misspelled words or sentence fragments. A motion to suppress evidence in a criminal case is a relatively new development. Up until we had Miranda vs. Arizona, we […]