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Divorce
Child Support
There are a number of reasons that your driver’s license may be suspended. These include points on your record, arrests for previous traffic violations such as DUI, failure to pay traffic ticket fines, failure to appear, a lack of insurance, drug convictions, theft convictions, or even delinquency with child support payments.
Child Abuse

Criminal Defense
Our firm is a member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. When you contact one of our trial lawyers, you will be represented by an experienced professional who focuses only on criminal defense. We are real lawyers who handle real cases. We fight for the rights of our clients and get real results.
DUI/DWI
Under Florida law, DUI (driving under the influence) is defined as driving or being in actual physical control of a motor vehicle while one’s normal faculties are impaired or driving with a blood alcohol level of.08 or above. The penalties for DUI can include jail time, suspension of your driver’s license, expensive fines, probation, court costs, community service, mandatory classes, and counseling sessions. A DUI conviction can also adversely affect your future prospects for school and employment making it imperative that a Florida DUI lawyer is consulted as soon as possible.
Traffic Violations
If so, you may benefit from speaking with an attorney prior to taking other actions. Although paying the fine for a traffic citation may appear to be the easiest solution, it may not be in your best interest. Points against your Florida driver's license can add up quickly, and a blemished driving record may result in auto insurance premium surcharges that can last for years. If you receive multiple tickets within a certain time frame, you could lose your driver’s license. Receiving a traffic ticket does not mean that you are guilty of the offense, but submitting payment does. Fighting your ticket is the only way that it can be dismissed. To protect your interests, it is important to seek legal counsel in a timely manner.
Sex Crimes
When you face a sex crime accusation, penalties depend on the charges brought against you. Attorney Chris Jones works hard on your behalf, gathering and analyzing the evidence against you to build a creative defense strategy to seek the best possible outcome for your case. At The Law Offices of Edwards & Jones, our attorneys have the courtroom experience to represent sex crime offenses to include...
Fraud
One of the most common white collar crimes is fraud. Any individual who gains control over an object or service by intentionally misleading another party is guilty of fraud, and this charge can include forgery, embezzlement, money laundering, and insurance fraud.
Robbery
There are essentially two types of weapon charges in Florida. The first pertains to the unlawful possession of a gun. The second type involves the use of a firearm during a separate crime, like an assault or robbery.
Burglary
The crime of burglary is committed when a person unlawfully enters or remains within a structure and has the intent to commit a crime inside.
White Collar Crimes
It is in your best interest to launch an effective defense immediately. Prosecutors are often more interested in obtaining restitution for victims rather than convictions, and our legal defense team will focus on encouraging the prosecution to avoid the courtroom in exchange for a reduction in charges or a case dismissal. White collar crimes can lead to serious state or federal charges with long-lasting consequences. A conviction can prevent you from ever qualifying for similar employment. It is imperative to prepare an aggressive defense early on before more serious charges are filed.
Theft
Misdemeanors
Located in the heart of North-Central Florida, the Law Offices of Edwards & Jones represents clients charged with crimes in Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, Palatka, and throughout the surrounding areas. We take pride in our success and professional integrity. Each attorney on our team has significant litigation experience and is assisted by a support staff of legal assistants. Both of our trial lawyers practice extensively throughout Florida in both state and federal courts. We represent individuals in serious and complex criminal cases, including all felonies and misdemeanors.
Embezzlement
Drug Crimes
Moreover, defendants who are found in possession of certain quantities of drugs may face drug trafficking charges. These may result in minimum mandatory prison sentences under Florida law, which will be based on the drug involved and the quantity that the defendant possessed.
Assault
If so, you may have been surprised when you were handcuffed and charged with assault and battery. No matter how you saw the incident, a law enforcement officer can charge you with assault if someone had a reasonable fear that you intended to harm them, and you appeared to be capable of doing so. After a thorough review of your case, our attorneys may be able to substantiate a plea negotiation or dismissal of the charges by identifying the underlying causes, such as being intoxicated, acting in self defense, or coming to the aid of another.
Murder
A charge of first-degree murder means that law enforcement authorities suspect that a murder was either premeditated or done in the commission of a different felony. When a person kills another person while attempting to commit a different felony, Florida law treats the offense the same as premeditated murder. The punishment for first-degree murder is death or life in prison without the possibility of parole.
Probation Violation
If so, you could be sitting in a Florida jail for weeks or months waiting for a judge to hear the case. Probation is a form of leniency that can be revoked at any time if the conditions of probation are violated, but it is common for people to violate the terms of their probation without realizing it. However, the burden of proof is low, and the prosecution only has to prove the violation by a "preponderance of evidence." It is critical that you contact a probation violations lawyer who will vigorously argue that you should be granted additional time to come into compliance with the terms presented by your probation officer. If you have been accused of a probation violation in Florida, we will work to have the original probation order reinstated.
Identity Theft
Homicide
If you have been accused of or charged with homicide, you have no time to waste. No other conviction results in more serious consequences than being found guilty of homicide.
Shoplifting
Restraining Order
Unfortunately, there are times when claims of harassment are inflated by the victim and do not reflect the threat of harm or the number of times that stalking actually occurred. That can lead to a restraining order being issued with very little evidence in support of the court's decision. In such cases, our defense lawyers can request a hearing to challenge the validity of the order issued against you.
Forgery
Money Laundering
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Manslaughter occurs when someone commits an intentional act that was not excusable nor justified and the act results in the death of another person. There are four different types of manslaughter, and the penalties depend on the circumstances.
Prostitution
A: Sex crimes, including rape, sexual assault or battery, prostitution, or solicitation, require a strong defense to seek reduced penalties. This means that without representation you may be facing jail time, mandatory counseling, probation, jail time, and registration as a sex offender, which can greatly decrease your freedoms and future opportunities.
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