Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Allan Gomez-Zelaya (43, Honduras) has pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft.  Gomez-Zelaya faces a minimum mandatory penalty of two years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. According to the plea agreement, E-Verify is a web-based system through which employers […]

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Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases now accepting applications The Florida Supreme Court Committee on Standard Jury Instructions in Civil Cases is seeking applicants for vacancies to be considered at the committee’s June meeting. Candidates with significant trial or appellate experience preferred. Members are expected to attend three meetings a year. Additionally, the […]

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Former AG and presidential counsel Alberto R. Gonzales recalls his time at the White House The Florida Supreme Court Historical Society hosted a ‘”Fireside Chat” between Justice John Couriel, left, and former U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzales as part of its “A Supreme Evening 2024.” Gonzales and Couriel each graduated from Harvard Law School before […]

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Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that James Battle, Jr. (29, Palm Harbor) and Carlos Keanu Smith (28, Largo) have pleaded guilty to Hobbs Act robbery and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to the robbery. Each faces up to 20 years in federal prison for the robbery offenses and […]

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13th Circuit Board of Governors Candidate Platform Statements Here are the platform statements for the 2024 candidates for The Florida Bar Board of Governors. Election ballots will be emailed on or before March 1. (Instructions for requesting a paper ballot, if so desired, were emailed to eligible voters in early January.) Voted ballots must be […]

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Three Middle District of Florida Prosecutors Honored
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After Ian, Ft. Myers free legal clinic to focus on post-disaster insurance claims, contractor fraud Lee County Legal Aid Society teams with AARP for sessions open to those ages 50 and older A Ft. Myers-based legal nonprofit is again hosting a free clinic for area seniors in need of no-cost, limited legal advice. Law at […]

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Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Brian J. Davis has sentenced Alyssa Avery (32, Green Cove Springs) to six years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute methamphetamine, fentanyl, cocaine base, and cocaine. Avery entered a guilty plea on October 19, 2023. According to court documents, on January 30, 2023, deputies with […]

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ABOTA Tallahassee Chapter President Jim Floyd, ABOTA Tallahassee Executive Director Vickie Bramblett, and Second Judicial Circuit Judge Stephen S. Everett. At the Winter Tallahassee ABOTA meeting on January 20,  Tallahassee Chapter President Jim Floyd presented the annual 2023 ABOTA Trial Jurist of the Year award to Second Circuit Judge Judge Stephen S. Everett. “Judge Everett […]

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