White Collar Crimes. DUI Defense. Felony Criminal Defense. Injunction Defense.
If you are facing serious state or federal felony charges, the government has already deployed extensive investigative resources against you. Securing a timely, tailored defense strategy is essential to leveling the playing field, safeguarding your professional assets, and protecting your constitutional rights.
At Eagle Rock Defense Group, we focus exclusively on high-exposure criminal law where strict attention to detail, rigorous financial and forensic investigation, and exhaustive trial preparation are non-negotiable.
Focused Areas of Criminal Defense Advocacy
Criminal Defense (State & Federal Court)
- All criminal charges in juvenile/delinquency court and adult court — from misdemeanors to serious capital felonies in Duval, St. Johns, Nassau, Clay, Flagler, Baker and Bradford counties
- State court (Florida) and federal court (U.S. District Court for the Middle, Southern, and Northern Districts of Florida)
Federal Criminal Defense
- Federal conspiracy charges and investigations
- Federal Drug Trafficking, Distribution, and Drug Possession charges
- Firearm possession, trafficking, and straw purchases
- John is admitted to all U.S. District Courts in Florida federal courts (Southern, Middle and Northern Districts)
- Jacksonville Federal Criminal Defense Attorney
White Collar Crime & Fraud Investigations
- Fraud (including Wire Fraud and Healthcare Fraud)
- Ponzi Schemes
- Money Laundering
- Embezzlement
- Insurance fraud
- Business owners, doctors, executives
- Jacksonville White Collar Crime Defense Attorney
Homicide & Capital Felonies
- First degree murder | Second degree murder
- Death penalty eligible and capital cases
- Shootings | Arson | RICO | Gang enhancements
Firearm & Weapons Charges
- Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon
- Possession of a Firearm by a Juvenile Delinquent
- Possession of Fully Automatic and Ghost Firearms
- Firearm Trafficking and Illegal Sales and Purchases
- Jacksonville Firearm & Weapons Charges Defense Attorney
DUI Defense
- DUI Manslaughter
- Criminal Refusal
- DUI with Serious Bodily Injury
- Boating While Under the Influence (BWI)
- Jacksonville DUI Defense Attorney
Drug Trafficking & Drug Charges
- Drug trafficking
- Drug possession
- Drug Sales and Manufacturing
- Prescription Fraud
- Jacksonville Drug Trafficking Defense Attorney
Theft
- Grand Theft | Grand Theft Auto
- Conspiracy to Commit Retail Theft
- Dealing in Stolen Property
- False Verification of Ownership
- Petit Theft
- Jacksonville Theft Crimes Defense Attorney
Misdemeanor and Felony Assault and Battery
- Domestic Battery | Simple Battery
- Domestic Battery by Strangulation
- Aggravated Assault | Aggravated Battery
- Assault and Making Threats
- Jacksonville Assault & Battery Defense Attorney
Suspended License and Traffic Citations
- License suspension related to drug charges
- Driving While License Suspended, Canceled or Revoked
- Insurance Suspensions
- Speeding Tickets
- Reckless Driving | Careless Driving
- Leaving the Scene of a Crash or Accident
Expungements & Record Sealing
- Florida criminal record expungement and record sealing
Injunction / Restraining Order Defense and Prosecution
- Injunctions for Protection Against Domestic Violence
- Stalking
- Repeat Violence
- Sexual Violence
- Filing and prosecution of injunctions and restraining orders
- Jacksonville Injunction & Restraining Order Attorney
FAQs Regarding Florida Criminal Charges
What types of financial crimes fall under "White Collar Defense" in Jacksonville?
White collar defense involves non-violent, financially motivated allegations investigated by specialized state or federal task forces. This includes corporate fraud, healthcare/Medicare fraud, embezzlement, insider trading, and identity theft. Our firm specifically serves business executives, physicians, and entities requiring highly confidential, document-heavy legal defense.
Can any criminal record be expunged or sealed in the State of Florida?
No. To qualify for sealing or expungement, your case must have been dismissed, dropped, or resulted in a “withholding of adjudication” without a formal conviction. Furthermore, certain violent offenses and sexual crimes are permanently barred from being sealed under Florida law, regardless of the disposition.
What are the immediate consequences of a drug trafficking charge in Florida?
A drug trafficking charge triggers strict statutory mandatory minimum prison sentences and substantial fines, depending entirely on the weight and classification of the substance. Additionally, any drug conviction in Florida results in a mandatory driver’s license suspension and the potential civil forfeiture of personal assets and property linked to the alleged offense.
What separates a first-degree murder charge from a second-degree murder charge under Florida law?
Under Florida statutes, first-degree murder requires proof of premeditated intent or must occur during the commission of specific enumerated felonies (felony murder), and it remains a capital offense. Second-degree murder involves an unstable, dangerous act showing a “depraved mind” without a premeditated, deliberate design to kill.
How long does the expungement process take in Florida?
The process to seal or expunge a criminal history record in Florida generally takes between four to six months. This timeline includes obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE), filing a formal petition with the local circuit court, and obtaining a signed order from the presiding judge.
Can a civil domestic violence or stalking injunction affect my professional license or employment?
Yes, a final domestic violence or stalking injunction becomes a matter of permanent public record, which heavily impacts professional licensing boards, corporate background checks, employment status, and right to possession firearms and ammunition.
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