Case Results

DUI
Client, EL, a registered nurse, was convicted of a DUI. FDOH closed the case prior to being sent to the Probable Cause Panel. Case closed.
CASE DISMISSED

Failing to Report Patient Abuse
FDOH received a complaint alleging abuse to a patient at a rehabilitation center. RM was accused of failing to report and to accurately report this incident. After submitting facts and supporting documentation to FDOH, the case was taken to PCP and closed after no probable cause found.
COMPLAINT DISMISSED

Failing to Report Patient Abuse
FDOH received a complaint alleging abuse to a patient at a rehabilitation center and LC was accused of failing to report and to accurately report this incident. After submitting facts and supporting documentation to DOH, the case was taking to PCP and closed after no probable cause found.
COMPLAINT DISMISSED

Patient Abuse and Inadequate Supervision
ML was accused of moving a patient who required a two-person transfer and inadequate supervision of this patient. The patient suffered a fractured leg and ML was accused of causing the break. After submitting facts and supporting documentation to DOH, the case was taking to PCP and closed after no probable cause found.
COMPLAINT DISMISSED

Standard of Care Violation
Client JH, a dentist, was accused of delivering numerous substandard dentures to a patient. Records disputing the claim and demonstrating outstanding care by the client were submitted, as well of proof of sterling reputation. Dismissed by PCP.
CASE DISMISSED

Impairment While On Duty
Client DH, a registered nurse, was accused of impairment while on duty. Breathalyzer result taken at work was indicative of impairment. Client completed a safety to practice examination, which was submitted to DOH in addition to further documentation of client’s sterling reputation and supporting facts. Case dismissed by PCP.
CASE DISMISSED

DUI
Client LS, a pharmacist, failed to report a DUI conviction. After submitting proof of client’s safety to practice, the case was dismissed.
CASE DISMISSED

Failure to Properly Destroy Controlled Substances, Inadequate Record Keeping
Client VP, a pharmacist, was accused of providing controlled substances and other medications to a former patient. Settlement Agreement reached requiring only payment of costs, $500 fine, and 12 hours continuing education.
SETTLEMENT REACHED

Misdiagnosis, Excessive Treatment, Abandonment/Neglect of Patient
Client AD, a registered nurse, was accused of these violations. Facts and supporting documentation sent to DOH. Case dismissed prior to submission to PCP.
CASE DISMISSED

Abuse, Abandonment/Neglect of Patient
Client FE, an LPN, was accused of abuse and neglect. After submitting facts and supporting documentation to DOH, the case was dismissed prior to submission to PCP.
CASE DISMISSED

DUI
Client MA, a registered nurse, was convicted of a DUI. After submitting proof of his ability to practice safely to the Board, his case was dismissed prior to submission to the Probable Cause Panel.
CASE DISMISSED

Impairment, Drug Diversion
Client, GM, a registered nurse, was accused of impairment while on duty and drug diversion. Evidence of excellent reputation and facts disputing claims were submitted to DOH. Case dismissed prior to submission to PCP.
CASE DISMISSED

Registered Nurse Application
Client JP applied to become a registered nurse. Assisted client in submitting application due to criminal history. License issued with no restrictions.
LICENSE ISSUED

Medical Doctor Application by Endorsement
Client JS applied for his medical license by endorsement. Client was previously disciplined by sister state. Assisted client with application, provided documentation of sterling reputation. License granted with no restrictions.
LICENSE ISSUED

Drug Diversion
Client IS, a registered nurse, was accused of several instances of drug diversion, failure to waste controlled substances, and failure to document. Administrative complaint previously filed. Client submitted to safety to practice examination and submitted results to DOH. Client deemed safe to practice. Settlement agreement reached requiring only payment of costs and 24 hours continuing education.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED

Failure to Document, Inaccurate Recording, Unprofessional Conduct
Client BT, an ARNP, was accused of failing to document numerous patients’ charts and falsifying others. Provided DOH with witness statements contesting facts of complaint, documentation of correspondence between client and home health care company documenting issues with electronic charting system. Case Dismissed before submission to PCP.
CASE DISMISSED

Fraudulent Representations Made in Course of Nursing, Unprofessional Conduct
Client AE, a registered nurse, obtained a supervising physician’s prescription pad and wrote himself a prescription for a blood pressure medication on several occasions. Provided proof of client’s safety to practice, sterling reputation, and basis for client’s action. Settlement agreement required one year probation, 24 hours continuing education, and payment of costs.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED

Failure to Disclose Previous Discipline in Application by Endorsement
Client PA, a physical therapist, failed to disclose previous discipline by sister state in application. Submitted explanation of client’s omission and evidence of sterling reputation. Settlement agreement required only payment of costs and $1000 fine. Letter of concern issued.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED

Malpractice, Prescribing Controlled Substances Outside Professional Practice; Failure to Document
Client JP, a board certified OB-GYN, practiced in pain management for a short time and was accused of overprescribing, practicing outside professional practice, and failure to keep legible records justifying course of treatment. Case proceeded to DOAH and formal hearing. Case settled during formal hearing, avoiding license suspension or revocation.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT REACHED

Accusation of Negligence
Client CD, an LPN, was accused of leaving her place of employment, an assisted living facility, while on duty without notifying a supervisor or verifying the inventory of controlled medications prior to leaving. We provided an explanation and documentation of the circumstances that lead to her departure, along with documentation that, contrary to allegations, her shift had long been over. We also provided witness statements attesting to her considerable efforts to notify supervisors of the situation and that she handled the situation ethically and professionally. Case closed without further action.
CASE DISMISSED

Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia
DD was charged with Possession of Not More than 20 Grams of Cannabis and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Adjudication was withheld and she was ordered to pay court costs. No probation ordered.
WH AND COURT COSTS

Robbery and Grand Theft
EK was charged in two separate cases with Robbery and Grand Theft. In the robbery case, witnesses were developed who contradicted the victims’ statements and supporting evidence was provided to the State Attorney. EK eventually plead no contest to one count of petit theft. Adjudication was withheld. EK was placed on one year of supervised probation. The grand theft involved allegedly stealing an ATV. Video evidence showed EK did not take the vehicle. The charge was reduced to trespass in a conveyance. Concurrent probation was ordered.
REDUCED TO MISDEMEANORS

State v. T.A.

Client was charged in two separate cases involving Introduction of Contraband into a County Detention Facility and Possession of LSD. Secured admission into pretrial intervention program on all cases.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. E.B.

Client was charged with Resisting Officer Without Violence. Provided State with evidence that arresting officer’s version of events was dishonest.
CHARGE DISMISSED

State v. B.B.

Client was charged with battery based on a workplace incident. Successfully disputed alleged victim’s allegations.
CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. A.B.

Client was charged with Operating Motor Vehicle Without Valid Driver’s License. United States v. T.B. While on federal property, client was issued a citation for Possession of a Controlled Substance Without Prescription and Possession of Marijuana. The client was fined a total of $300.
CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. B.C.

Client was convicted at trial with other counsel. Motion for post-conviction relief granted.
CLIENT RELEASED FROM PRISON

State v. B.C.

Client was charged with Trafficking in 28 Grams or More of Cocaine based on being in a car with a large amount of visible cocaine.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. M.D.
Client was charged with possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. Client entered a plea to possession of drug paraphernalia. Adjudication was withheld.
HEROIN CHARGE DISMISSED

State v. M.G.

Client was arrested for Stalking. Provided State with text messages and videos showing contact between client and alleged victim. Alleged victim also filed for a domestic violence petition. After an evidentiary hearing, the injunction was dismissed.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. F.P.

Client was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of >20 grams of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. S.K.

Client was charged with Robbery, Battery and Petit Theft. Evidence showed alleged victim’s version of events was false.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. A.M.

Client was charged with Engaging in the Business of a Contractor without being Registered or Certified. Client successfully completed pretrial diversion.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. J.R.

Client was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to sell or deliver, possession or more than 20 grams of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Plea agreement reached after motion to suppress filed. Client entered a plea to misdemeanor possession of cannabis and paraphernalia. Client served 60 days jail.
FELONY CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. W.R.

Client was investigated for possession of child pornography. Client submitted to polygraph examination and psychosexual evaluation. Results provided to State and FDLE.
CLIENT NEVER ARRESTED OR CHARGED

State v. M.S.

Client was charged with Robbery with a Firearm and Aggravated Assault. Evidence insufficient to proceed with prosecution of client.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. S.S.

Client was arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon and Battery on wife and son. Client participated in and successfully completed the Veteran’s Court program.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. L.W.

Client was charged with Petit Theft and resisting officer without violence. Client entered a plea to resisting without violence; adjudication was withheld. 20 days jail.
PETIT THEFT CHARGE DISMISSED

State v. A.Z.

Client was arrested for DUI. Secured admission into pretrial intervention program for client. The court ordered client to complete DUI classes, community service hours, and make a charitable contribution.
CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. A.D.

Client charged with multiple counts of dog fighting based on a raid of his house. All evidence against client suppressed based on lack of probable cause for search. Appellate court affirmed suppression of evidence.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

State v. D.M.

Client charged with DUI (.270 breath alcohol level) and DUI with property damage. Performed poorly on field sobriety exercises. Expert witness established client could not possibly perform FSEs. Challenged reliability of intoxylizer results.
ACQUITTED ON ALL CHARGES

State v. R.W.

Client charged with trafficking in 28 grams or more of cocaine. Officer alleged that cocaine was in plain view on seat next to client during traffic stop.
ACQUITTED ON ALL CHARGES

State v. N.G.

Felony amount of marijuana found in client’s house during search. Client pleaded no contest via written plea to possession of drug paraphernalia.
SENTENCE WAS PAYING COURT COSTS

State v. K.G.

Client convicted of bank robbery and violation of probation for bank robbery. Neuropsychological evaluation performed on client showing significant intellectual disabilities and disadvantaged background. Client sentenced to six year prison sentence. Minimum mandatory sentence required fifteen year prison sentence.
SENTENCE REDUCED

State v. J.R.

DUI charge amended to alcohol related reckless driving. Sentenced to probation. Client later charged with violation of probation based on drug and alcohol use during probation.
VOP DISMISSED

State v. J.C.

Felony scheme to defraud charges reduced to misdemeanor theft and pay restitution to state. Client charged with felony scheme to defraud based on unlawful receipt of unemployment assistance.
CHARGES REDUCED

State v. M.G.

Client was charged with DUI after office witnessed her car swerving violently and driving 25 MPH in a 45 MPH zone. She was hysterical and uncooperative with the officers. She refused to perform field sobriety exercises and refused to provide a breath sample. We proceeded to trial and she was acquitted of all charges by showing that all signs of impairment were due to specific issues having nothing to do with alcohol consumption and her hysterics were not alcohol related; rather, they were due to the end of a long term relationship just minutes before being pulled over by the police.
ACQUITTED OF ALL CHARGES

State v. S.L.

The client was charged with RICO (Racketeering Influenced and Corrupt Organization Act), trafficking in hydrocodone, delivery of various controlled substances, and conspiracy to traffic in hydrocodone in 2007 in Jacksonville. Two weeks before trial, and after spending eleven years and millions of dollars in the case’s prosecution, the State abruptly dismissed all charges.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

USA v. S.B.

Client charged with conspiracy to distribute 1000 grams of cocaine. Financial and other records shown to Government disputing theory of client’s involvement and cooperating witness’s translation of client’s statements to FBI agent shown to be inaccurate.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

USA v. J.P.

Client investigated for money laundering and defrauding U.S. government.
NO CHARGES FILED

USA v. J.C.

Client arrested for conspiracy to distribute 1000 grams or more of cocaine and marijuana. Evidence shown to Government that client did not willfully possess cocaine or marijuana. Client pleaded guilty to misdemeanor marijuana possession.
MISDEMEANOR

USA v. S.R.

Client charged with conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana in Georgia-Florida scheme. Client received neuropsychological evaluation providing court with significant mitigation on which to base considerable sentence reduction. Client received sentence 40 percent below guideline range.
SENTENCED 40% BELOW GUIDELINE RANGE

USA v. L.W.

Client charged with possession of 500 grams or more of cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute. Provided government with evidence that client was not in possession of drugs in jointly occupied car.
ALL CHARGES DISMISSED

USA v. G.S.

Client investigated for mortgage fraud. Client determined to be witness rather than conspirator.
NO CHARGES FILED

USA v. D.S.

Client investigated for making false statements under oath and bribery. Bribery allegations found to be unwarranted. Civil settlement reached with United States Attorney.
NO CHARGES FILED

USA v. G.C.

Client involved in running “Miracle” investing club, which was a ponzi scheme run by another individual. Provided government with client’s personal and business financial records and explanation of his role in business. Client determined to be witness and not conspirator.
NO CHARGES FILED

USA v. D.C.

Client was involved in Daytona-area drug trafficking scheme. Client’s disadvantaged youth and history provided court with significant mitigation for sentence reduction. Client received sentence 65 percent below guideline range.
SENTENCED 65% BELOW GUIDELINE RANGE

USA v. B.T.

Client was involved in scheme shipping large quantities of marijuana through U.S. Mail and common carriers. Client received two year probationary sentence.
2 YEARS PROBATION