When you are arrested and your freedom is on the line you need someone that will fight for you. Moreover, you need to resolve your case quickly. At JGD Law we know that and fight to get you the best result possible as quickly as we can. Below are just a sampling of cases that we were able to secure for our clients throughout the panhandle.

Bay County Circuit Court Case 20-2845CFMA State of Florida v. C.T.

Case was nolle pros (aka dismissed). Client was charged with multiple counts and charges of forgery. Worked to keep client from facing charges in both federal and state courts. Ultimately having all charges in State court dismissed.

Walton County Case 18-792CFMA, State of Florida v. W. C.

Client was wrongfully accused of Home Invasion w/Weapon, Aggravated Assault and Grand Theft. After taking depositions of investigating officers, witnesses and alleged victims the State dismissed the case citing lack of evidence, conflicting stories and recanting of stories. See Dismissal

Walton County Case 19-438MM, State of Florida v. J.S.

Client was charged with retail theft along 30A. Negotiated arrangement allowing for client to enter into diversion program ultimately resulting in the State dropping charges and client avoided having criminal record.

Washington County Circuit Court 18-04CF State of Florida v. A.I.

Client was a former correctional officer that faced losing state benefits and pension. She was charged with felony possession of a controlled substance. Able to convince State to allow client to enter into diversion program which ultimately led to State dismissing all charges, thus protecting not only her freedom but state benefits.

Bay County Circuit Court 17-492 CFMA State of Florida v. T.J.

Client was wrongfully accused of Lewd & Lascivious Act on a child. Was able to show that there was no evidence to support this wrongful claim and the prosecutor agreed dismissing the case. Client faced 15 years in prison along with being labeled sexual offender. 

Holmes County Case 15-246MM State of Florida v. V.W.

Client was from Orlando and charged with possession of marijuana. Negotiated deal with prosecutor allowing for client to have adjudication withheld, meaning no criminal conviction, and placed on 6 months probation. Client who lived in Orlando never had to appear in court, not even for sentencing and avoided having a criminal record.

Bay County Circuit Court 15-4875 CFMA State of Florida v. J.A.

Client was charged with Felon in Possession of Ammunition resulting from an encounter with law enforcement. Successfully won Motion to Suppress asserting that law enforcement did not have probable cause to search client simply because he was seen with a syringe. There are numerous legal reason to have a syringe and without more lacked probable cause to search client. Judge dismissed call charges. Client was facing up to 15 years.

Jackson County Circuit Court 14-315 CFMA State of Florida v. M.B.

Client was charged with Trafficking in Marijuana (First Degree Felony) after a drug raid on client's housed turned up over 25 pounds of marijuana according to law enforcement.  After conducting discovery successfully argued suspect nature of law enforcement's probable cause resulting in State dropping charges down to simple felony charge, probation and withhold of adjudication.