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09/03/2026

A first criminal charge doesn’t always have to end in a conviction. ⚖️

I recently represented a client facing his first-ever charge for driving without a valid license. He was eligible for Pretrial Intervention (PTI), and we walked through the process together from start to finish.

He did his part, successfully completed the program, and the result was exactly what we were working toward:

CASE DISMISSED. 🎉

Every case is different, and PTI isn’t available to everyone—but if you’re facing your first criminal charge, it’s worth finding out what options may be available before you simply plead guilty.

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⚖️ Gomez Legal, PLLC

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. For educational purposes only; not legal advice.

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09/02/2026

¿𝐍𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐲𝐮𝐝𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐝𝐞 𝐜𝐢𝐮𝐝𝐚𝐝𝐚𝐧í𝐚 𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢ó𝐧 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐬 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐬?

Gomez Legal ofrece asistencia con:
• Renovación/Reemplazo de la Tarjeta Verde (Formulario I-90)
• Naturalización/Ciudadanía Estadounidense (Formulario N-400)
• Reemplazo del Certificado de Naturalización (Formulario N-565)
• Certificado de Ciudadanía (Formulario N-600)
• Revisión de elegibilidad para ciudadanía/naturalización

Su proceso de ciudadanía e inmigración merece la orientación adecuada, especialmente si no está seguro de qué solicitud se ajusta mejor a su situación.

📩 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒖𝒏í𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒆 𝒉𝒐𝒚 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒎𝒐 𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒛 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒂 𝒔𝒂𝒃𝒆𝒓 𝒄ó𝒎𝒐 𝒑𝒐𝒅𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒔 𝒂𝒚𝒖𝒅𝒂𝒓𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏 𝒔𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒐.

09/02/2026

You can be convicted of a crime and STILL not be responsible for every financial loss connected to the situation. 👀⚖️

In this Florida case, a driver was ordered to pay nearly $4,000 in restitution after a crash—but the Fifth District Court of Appeal reversed the restitution order.

Why? Causation matters.

The fact that her license was suspended did not itself cause the crash, and leaving the scene occurred after the property damage had already happened.

The case is also interesting because one judge questioned whether existing precedent should be reconsidered in light of Florida’s broader “criminal episode” language.

⚖️ The takeaway: A conviction does not automatically mean restitution can be imposed for every loss. The required legal connection still has to exist.

For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Every case is different.

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MAHONEY v. STATE, No. 5D2025-0804 (Fla. 5th DCA Aug. 14, 2026)

09/02/2026

Gomez Legal is proud to support Attorney Daniela Gomez’s involvement with Manatee FAWL and its continued efforts to build community among local women in the legal profession. 💜⚖️

The first MFAWL Out & About lunch was a great reminder that some of the best connections happen outside the courtroom.

Here’s to building relationships, supporting fellow attorneys, and staying connected to the community Gomez Legal serves. ✨

Our first MFAWL Out & About lunch is in the books! 💙⚖️🥗

On August 21, we had a “soft launch” of something new we’re bringing to MFAWL this year: monthly lunches! We loved the turnout and, even more, getting the chance to connect outside of meetings, courtrooms, and offices.

Going forward, we’ll be giving everyone more notice so more of our members can join us. Keep an eye on our page and your inbox for details about the next MFAWL Out & About! 👀

And we need your help planning where we go next: Is there a Manatee County restaurant you’ve been wanting to try? Drop your recommendations in the comments! 👇🍽️

Good food. Great company. Building community beyond the courtroom. 💛

09/02/2026

𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬?

There’s more to the answer than you might think. Read the carousel to see what the court decided and why it matters.

📩Have questions about your case? Contact Gomez Legal for legal guidance.

𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒓: 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆.




MAHONEY v. STATE, No. 5D2025-0804 (Fla. 5th DCA Aug. 14, 2026)

09/01/2026

𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐔.𝐒. 𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬?

Gomez Legal provides assistance with:
• Green Card Renewal / Replacement (I-90)
• Naturalization / U.S. Citizenship (N-400)
• Replacement Naturalization Certificate (N-565)
• Certificate of Citizenship (N-600)
• Citizenship / Naturalization Eligibility Review

Your citizenship and immigration journey deserves the right guidance, especially when you are unsure which application best fits your situation.

📩 𝑪𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒂𝒄𝒕 𝑮𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒛 𝑳𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒕𝒐𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒏 𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝒘𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒂𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒔𝒆.

09/01/2026

Evidence can be relevant and STILL not make it in front of a jury. 👀⚖️

In this Florida criminal case, testimony about an officer’s experience with other stolen vehicles raised questions about relevance, unfair prejudice—and whether the defense had actually “opened the door” to testimony that might otherwise have stayed out.

The takeaway? What happens during questioning can change what evidence the other side is allowed to introduce. Trial strategy matters.

⚖️ Florida criminal defense
📍 Gomez Legal, PLLC

For educational purposes only. Not legal advice. Every case is different.

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ORE v. STATE, No. 3D25-0237 (Fla. Aug. 12, 2026)

08/27/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭?

Swipe through the carousel to learn what the Florida appellate court decided and why it matters.

📩 Have legal questions? Contact Gomez Legal.

𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒍𝒂𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒓: 𝑻𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒊𝒏𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒑𝒖𝒓𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒏𝒍𝒚 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒅𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒕𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒂𝒍 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆.




MOORE v. STATE, No. 3D25-0237 (Fla. Aug. 12, 2026)

08/26/2026

An old removal order + a denied motion to reopen + an approved I-360 = a case that needs a closer look. 👀⚖️

A previously denied motion does not automatically mean there are no options left. The reason for the removal order, what was previously filed, why it was denied, and the basis for the I-360 approval can all change the analysis.

Certain cases, including some involving VAWA, may also have special rules or exceptions that apply.

But remember: an approved I-360 does not automatically erase a removal order.

Before filing anything else, the immigration history and prior decisions need to be reviewed carefully.

📲 Gomez Legal | Criminal Defense + Immigration
Educational content only. Not legal advice.

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08/25/2026

Un primer cargo por manejar sin licencia válida. Le ofrecieron PTI. Después, un withhold y una multa. Incluso tuvo la oportunidad de resolverlo sin tener que presentarse personalmente en la corte.

Pero dejó de comunicarse, no completó lo necesario y eventualmente faltó a su audiencia. ¿El resultado? Una orden de arresto.

Tu abogado puede orientarte, negociar por ti y facilitarte el proceso, pero no puede cumplir con tus obligaciones por ti.

Ignorar un caso criminal no hace que desaparezca.

⚖️ Contenido educativo solamente. Algunos detalles han sido generalizados para proteger la confidencialidad. Esto no constituye asesoría legal.

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