She is a member of the Florida Bar Association, Florida Bar Criminal Law Section, Eighth Judicial Circuit Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys. Jennifer is an active participant in the Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer's College at Thunderhead Ranch in Dubois, Wyoming, dedicated to training lawyers to obtain justice and protect the rights of people from corporate and government oppression.
DUI/DWI
Florida Gator Football is Back, Don’t Drink and Drive The Florida Gators are back in action and tailgating is in full force in Gainesville. Celebrating with the Gator Nation and cheering our team to victory is a long standing tradition. But don’t forget to celebrate responsibly to avoid a DUI in Gainesville.
Wrongful Death
Traffic Violations
Driving with a suspended license (DWLS) or driving with a revoked license (DWLR) can result in an individual being unable to get a valid license to an extended period of time. What most people don’t know is if you plead guilty or simply pay the ticket, the charge will qualify under the habitual traffic offender statute. Three qualifying offenses within 5 years of each other will result in a license suspension for five years. It is important to obtain an attorney in order to fight your charges or have them reduced to a civil infraction which is not a qualifying offense under the Habitual Traffic Offender statute.
Sex Crimes
Domestic violence means any assault, aggravated assault, battery, aggravated battery, sexual assault, sexual battery, stalking, aggravated stalking, kidnapping, false imprisonment, or any criminal offense resulting in physical injury or death of one family or household member by another family or household member.
Robbery
Theft charges can range from misdemeanor offenses to serious first degree felony cases. Theft charges include: petit theft, retail theft, grand theft, grand theft auto, carjacking, robbery, aggravated robbery, and dealing in stolen property. A conviction of any theft charge can have an impact on the opportunities a person may have in life. If arrested for theft you may face jail or prison time, have to pay restitution to the alleged victims, and pay court costs and fees. In addition, in some case you may have your driver’s license suspended. Our lawyers will evaluate all potential defenses. Please contact our office for a free consultation.
Theft
Misdemeanors
A battery is commonly known as a physical altercation between two or more individuals. Legally, a battery occurs when a person actually and intentionally touches or strikes another person against the will of the other; or intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. A battery change can range from a misdemeanor to a felony depending on the seriousness of the injury and/or type of weapon that is used.
Drug Crimes
Many drug offenses are the result of illegal search and seizures by police agencies, which can result in the case being dismissed by the Court. The attorneys at the Law Offices of Michael P. Maddux will evaluate whether or not probable cause existed for the traffic stop, the search of your vehicle or dwelling and/or your arrest. Contact our office today for a free case evaluation.
The Law Offices of Michael P. Maddux serve Florida with offices in Gainesville, Ocala, Tampa and North Port. The attorneys and staff make it a priority to provide individualized and personalized attention to their clients in every matter they handle. Our offices are comprised of devoted trial attorneys who specialize in criminal cases, personal injury cases as well as civil rights cases.
Medical Malpractice
She has also received specialized trial skills training in the Trojan Horse Method, which teaches attorneys how to develop the emotional core of a case, so the jury can experience our client’s stories. Areas of Practice: State and Federal Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Violations (including Excessive Force, False Arrest, Deliberate Indifference to Medical Needs, First Amendment Violations) and Personal Injury (including automobile accidents, slip and falls, premise liability, wrongful death, products liability and medical malpractice).