What is an oral argument? How do I prepare for appeals arguments? Written by Attorney Nikie Popovich, Appellate Attorney If your case is appealed, the Appellate Court could grant your attorney an opportunity to appear before the Appellate Court and argue your case orally. The Appellate Court would consider allowing oral argument in your case […]
Risk Protection Order in Brevard County
Did the cops take your guns or ammo? How can you get your guns back? If you have been served with a Risk Protection Order and law enforcement is trying to take your firearms and ammunition away you need to call me, Attorney Michael Kelley, right away. I am a gun owner and a member […]
In Brevard County Do Not Shoot Your Friends
WESH TV, a local station in Central Florida, reported on two men, friends, who were arrested for shooting each other – one in the back and one in the chest. Both men wore a bullet proof vest. Actually, they shared the vest, each taking turns wearing the vest while the other shot at him. Do […]
Prenuptial Agreement Attorney
Do you need a lawyer to draft your prenuptial? Written by firm partner Kenneth E. Rhoden, Esquire You do not need an attorney to prepare a prenuptial agreement. Also, you do not need a parachute to jump out of an airplane, but having an attorney, and a parachute, is a very good idea. Both can […]
It’s time Brevard schools pay less attention to sports and more to academics | Opinion
Below are excerpts from an opinion piece written by partner Ken Rhoden, for Florida Today: “Brevard County has a new school superintendent and the election will bring two new school board members. However, there is still little discussion about how to improve the quality of education. Brevard’s schools are above average when compared with other […]
Determination of Paraphernalia
Under Florida Statute 893.147, it is a crime to possess drug paraphernalia. Sometimes it can be difficult for authorities to determine if a particular object is drug paraphernalia or an object being used for a legitimate purpose. Florida Statute 893.146 lists thirteen different factors for law enforcement, a State Attorney, a Judge, or a Jury […]
How to Avoid Arrest for Drug Crimes
Tips to Help You Stay Out of Trouble No one wants to be arrested for a drug crime. The best way to avoid an arrest for a drug crime is only common sense– DO NOT USE ILLEGAL DRUGS. Do not associate with people who use illegal drugs. Of course, in the real-world people do use […]
Brevard County Battery and Domestic Violence Attorney
What Do You Need to Know if You or a Loved One is Arrested for Battery or Domestic Violence Under Florida Statute 784.03 a battery occurs when a person touches or strikes another person or intentionally causes bodily harm to another person. Typically, this occurs by one person hitting another person. The first time a […]
I Was Charged With Assault in Brevard County, Florida, Now What?
Tips and Notes if you or a family member is arrested for assault If you have been charged with Assault you should call Mario, Gunde, Peters, Rhoden & Kelley, LLC, as soon as possible. Our attorneys have over 100 years of combined experience defending people arrested for assault. We have former prosecutors, public defenders and […]
Weapons and Firearms
Right and Wrong Ways to Use and Carry Guns and Other Weapons Florida Statute 790 regulates the possession and carrying of weapons, including firearms, in the State of Florida. Under F.S. 790.06 you may apply for a license, commonly called a permit, to carry a firearm or other weapons in a concealed manner. If you […]
