The Young Law Group

12/31/2022

Happy new year from the Young Law Group

05/09/2021

Happy Mother’s Day to my partner in more ways than one. And on behalf of the firm happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there.

11/26/2020

DUI’s always go up on thanksgiving weekend. Be safe. And happy thanksgiving from The Young Law Grouo.

11/26/2020

DUI’s always go up on thanksgiving weekend. Be safe. And happy thanksgiving from The Young Law Grouo.

10/21/2020

Betsy Young for State Attorney

As most of you probably know by now my wife and partner at the firm Betsy Young is running for State Attorney. She is planning to bring accountability, fairness, and ethics back to the State Attorney’s Office. The current State Attorney has been a disaster for our circuit. My wife will change all of that and bring the same dedication to that office as she has to our firm. We would really appreciate the support of all of you who follow this page and our firm. Here is a link to her website to learn all about her and her positions, and what she will do for the community.

https://betsyyoung.vote

Attorneys, Judges, and community leaders trust Betsy Young because they know she has the experience and track record our community deserves in the State Attorney's Office.

07/27/2020

COVID-19 spike causes 'near-shutdown' of criminal justice system

This is the 18th circuit, however all of this applies here as well. We in the 12th are still in phase 1. Civil jury trials have already been suspended until 2021. I don’t think criminal trials will be to far behind.

https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2020/07/27/brevard-court-system-struggles-amid-coronavirus-shutdown-case-backlog/5485995002/

Many fear the worst as courts revert to phase 1 and jury trials are again delayed. Layoffs, furloughs and backlogs of cases are only some of the concerns.

07/04/2020

Happy Independence Day from the young law group.

06/28/2020

Appeals court reverses Sarasota man's conviction in sheriff's internet sting

This entrapment happens in a large number of these cases. Hopefully law enforcement and the state attorney will stop turning people into criminals otherwise more and more of these will be getting overturned.

https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20200627/appeals-court-reverses-sarasota-manrsquos-conviction-in-sheriffrsquos-internet-sting

The Florida Second District Court of Appeals reversed the trial court’s ruling and said the defendant was entrapped by law enforcement.

05/30/2020

2 lawyers are arrested in alleged plot to kill another attorney

It can be a cutthroat business.

https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/two-lawyers-are-arrested-in-alleged-plot-to-kill-another-attorney

Two lawyers in Waco, Texas, have been arrested on charges of conspiracy to commit capital murder in an alleged plot to kill another attorney.

05/23/2020

05/19/2020

Juror Walks Off to Take Phone Call as Texas Tests First Jury Trial Via Zoom | Texas Lawyer

I have had lots of people ask me why they don't just do trials by zoom/skype. Here is your answer.
https://www.law.com/texaslawyer/2020/05/18/juror-walks-off-to-take-phone-call-as-texas-tests-first-jury-trial-via-zoom/?cmp_share=share_facebook&fbclid=IwAR2WbNn2Xtqlo0l6wfYqteBL5qhYuYTXOjEaQUlzquxxypiDpCCAbCzeVzk

In what may be a first across the United States since the coronavirus pandemic canceled jury trials, Texas judges on Monday invited a jury pool to a court proceeding over video teleconference. Monday's hearing in an insurance dispute was actually a summary jury trial, which is an alternative dispute...

05/06/2020

04/14/2020

Broward judge tells lawyers to get out of bed and wear a shirt for Zoom hearings

Glad I’m not in Miami. We don’t have such draconian rules in the 12th circuit.

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/broward/article241976371.html

Sweatpants and T-shirts may be the uniform for the new work-at-home workforce.

04/04/2020

www.jud12.flcourts.org

We've been getting a lot of questions lately about how to deal with parenting plans and time sharing during the pandemic. Here is a link to the Administrative Order just issued by the chief judge for our circuit. Essentially all parenting plans remain in effect and the courts are not going to allow people to use it as an excuse to not comply. Read it and be informed.
https://www.jud12.flcourts.org/Portals/0/AdminOrders/Section12/2020-9.12.pdf?ver=2020-04-02-144822-833

03/29/2020

They are not messing around in Pinellas County.

Anyone who is arrested on a misdemeanor violation of the coronavirus quarantine will be held without bond at the jails in Pinellas and Pasco counties, according to an administrative order signed by Anthony Rondolino, chief judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, on March 27, 2020. Judge Rondolino’s order comes after the Florida Supreme Court instructed all judges in the state to take judicial steps related to any violation of orders governing quarantine or isolation, limits on travel, the closures of public and private buildings, and curfews, that have been put into effect after the governor declared a statewide public health emergency at the beginning of this month.
“To grant release on bail to persons isolated and detained on a quarantine order because they have a contagious disease which makes them dangerous to others, or to the public in general, would render quarantine laws and regulations nugatory and of no avail,” Judge Rondolino’s order states, quoting precedent.
The order applies to anyone who has violated Florida statute 381.00315, who is “reasonably believed to be infected” with the coronavirus or who is “reasonably believed to have been exposed” to it.
The arresting officer is to notify the jail that the person is or could be infected before bringing them to the jail. The booking staff will then take appropriate measures to ensure the defendant doesn’t transmit the virus to anyone else at the jail while incarcerated. Judge Rondolino’s order, however, does not stop the judge before whom the defendant first appears following their arrest from modifying the no-bond status or addressing the situation in some other way.

03/21/2020

I’ll try this next time. But probably get the same answer from the judge.

03/13/2020

Coronavirus halts nearly all face-to-face state court hearings for at least two weeks

Gonna be an interesting couple of weeks in the legal community. Jury trials cancelled, speedy trial suspended, now you cant even talk face to face with people. Gonna be weird.
https://www.mysuncoast.com/2020/03/13/coronavirus-halts-nearly-all-face-to-face-state-court-hearings-least-two-weeks/?fbclid=IwAR1MsP4fhUdrqcEvhO848w1IllDCNGpBLWOycBkGmqFxxsvbjUKjA7_4cMY

Time periods involving speedy-trial procedures in criminal and juvenile court cases are suspended from the close of business Monday until the close of business March 30.

03/10/2020

Not sure if this will work. But if it doesn’t call us.

01/11/2020

Daytona transient pretends to be prosecutor, tries to drop charges against himself

Bold strategy Cotton, let’s see if it pays off. https://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20200107/daytona-transient-pretends-to-be-prosecutor-tries-to-drop-charges-against-himself?fbclid=IwAR32PjEcJjwiTS5nk9s-quzHAuj0dD2mOrZOEttIH3Hds2Nqy9c3r9VYuEo

Christian Mosco filed a fake document via computer using prosecutors’ identification in an attempt to drop criminal charges against himself.

12/31/2019

The young law group wishes everyone a happy new year and safe New Year’s Eve. Call an Uber or call an attorney.

12/25/2019

Merry Christmas to all.

11/28/2019

The young law group would like to wish everyone a happy thanksgiving.

11/14/2019

She failed the Bar exam. She started a law firm anyway. Now she faces prison.

Wow. FYI the florida bar website is the first place you should go when looking for a lawyer. It will tell you if they are real and if they are currently allowed to practice. This is some hardcore deception here.
https://www.tampabay.com/news/crime/2019/11/12/she-failed-the-bar-exam-she-started-a-law-firm-anyway-now-she-faces-prison/?fbclid=IwAR3dwdABv7M3UjpCOCY-Cj0PH6JcyMq-sULouJi3UMdOc5-yz5N-TO9hUi0

Federal prosecutors accused Roberta Guedes of aggravated identity theft and mail fraud related to the establishment of what they say were two bogus law firms. Guedes agreed to plead guilty last month.

10/28/2019

Woman claims wind blew co***ne into her purse

I’ll have to try this defense one day and see how it goes. Would be especially useful during hurricane season.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=zQPh2CCY55g

Authorities say a Florida woman is blaming a windy day for the co***ne that police found in her purse.

10/24/2019

Entire Florida Police Dept Busted Laundering Tens of Millions for International Drug Cartels

Yikes

https://thefreethoughtproject.com/small-town-cops-set-giant-international-money-laundering-scheme-rake-millions-illegally/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Traffic+Driver&utm_campaign=Facebook+Stout&fbclid=IwAR2zToKeidBsz-Z4KZzoVQ0DWgQPfFM5kxovznB8mdm09eQAKkfmzt3D2go

The Bal Harbour PD and the Glades County Sheriff’s Office were recently busted for a money laundering scheme that netted them millions in drug money.

10/15/2019

Venice police: Man, 94, kills wife suffering from dementia and tries to kill himself

Sad story.
https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20191015/venice-police-man-94-kills-wife-suffering-from-dementia-and-tries-to-kill-himself?rssfeed=true&utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ghf-sarasota-main

He fatally shot his 80-year-old wife but his firearm malfunctioned when he turned it on himself, according to a report.

09/09/2019

Betsy Young for State Attorney

Here is the big firm news. My partner in every way is deciding to make a difference in our community by running for State Attorney. As defense attorneys we see everyday the problems with the current State Attorney and how they conduct business. It is time to restore fairness and accountability to one of the most important offices in your life. It can effect anyone at anytime and it needs an ethical dedicated person to run it. That person is Betsy Young. So please like the page, visit the website, donate if you can, and above all else vote and tell your friends to vote Betsy Young for State Attorney 2020.

Attorneys, Judges, and community leaders trust Betsy Young because they know she has the experience and track record our community deserves in the State Attorney's Office.

09/08/2019

Big news coming tomorrow out of the Young law group. Stay tuned for exciting stuff.

07/14/2019

I negotiated cases over dogs before but no birds yet.

07/04/2019

Happy Fourth of July from the young law group.

06/26/2019

New Florida laws that go into effect July 1, 2019

It’s easy to get in trouble if you don’t know the law. Ignorance is no excuse so read up.
https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/state/new-florida-laws-that-go-into-effect-july-1-2019

Florida lawmakers filed a boatload of bills in the last legislative session, more than 3,500 of them in 2019. Even so, only about 200 made it through both the House and Senate before the legislature called it quits in early May.

06/16/2019

The Young Law Group wishes a happy fathers day to all the fathers out there. And to those who couldn't be with thier child due to a nasty custody dispute our heart goes out to you.

05/27/2019

The Young law group honors our fallen on this Memorial Day who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our constitution and our freedom.

“If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.
Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.”

05/26/2019

Long ordeal for Bradenton man accused in child's death

People often ask me how I can be a defense attorney and defend “those people”. This is why. Imagine being a decorated veteran and falsely accused by police, charged by prosecutors, and sit in jail for nearly a year for a crime you didn’t commit and the only person who believes in you and fights for you is your defense attorney. This can happen to anyone. And when it does you will pray for a defense attorney to be by your side. It is a noble profession that upholds our constitution.
https://www.heraldtribune.com/news/20190526/long-ordeal-for-bradenton-man-accused-in-childs-death?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=ghf-sarasota-main

John Stewart spent more than 300 days in jail after being accused of inflicting the injuries that killed his girlfriend's son. Nearly two years after the

05/14/2019

Judge suppresses video in Kraft solicitation case

Most people in these cases take quick pleas to make it go away. This allows the government to continue with inappropriate behavior when it comes to surveillance. Glad to see someone has the guts (and money) to fight.
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/26740141/judge-suppresses-video-kraft-solicitation-case

A judge in Palm Beach County has granted Patriots owner Robert Kraft's motion to suppress video evidence in his solicitation case.

05/08/2019

I’ll be on Channel 7 at 7 again tonight. Tune in for some good legal talk.