Belkis Plata explained what typically happens in a misdemeanor domestic battery case.
Read MoreBelkis Plata, a local attorney not affiliated with the case, said one thing that’s unclear is the details of the property damage and personal injury aspect of the case. That could be critical in the court proceedings. She also said he will likely lose his driver’s license at least for a time.
“While careless driving is only a civil infraction where he’ll have to pay a fine. DUI he’s facing up to a year in jail depending on whether he has any priors,” said Plata.
After News4JAX spoke to Plata, we received the arrest report for Searcy.
Read MoreBelkis Plata explained the appeal filed by the man sentenced to death in the Cherish Perrywinkle case.
Read MoreShannon Schott, a board-certified juvenile law specialist, explained what to expect at sentencing in the Aiden Fucci case.
Read MoreBelkis Plata gave News4JAX legal context on the arrest of HaLeigh Cummings’ father.
Read MoreThe Florida Justice Association featured Shannon Schott’s volunteer work with The Women’s Board benefiting Wolfson Children’s Hospital.
Read MoreShannon Schott explains punitive damages to local news.
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