Jacksonville Criminal Defense, DUI Defense & Foreclosure Defense

The Mosca Law Firm concentrates on all areas of adult and juvenile Criminal Defense and DUI Defense as well as select areas of civil litigation. Call for details.

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Below are just some of the Criminal Charges we typically defend against in Jacksonville state and federal court.

DUI Defense DUI Frequently Asked Questions	Successful DUI (Driving Under the Influence) defense requires experience and training. The Mosca Law Firm has both. To preserve your driving privilege, it also requires quick action. If arrested, call immediately. DUI cases involve legal and technical issues that must be thoroughly understood to be properly defended. Technical and specialized DUI legal training uniquely qualify The Mosca Law Firm to aggressively defend your DUI case on all fronts. This comprehensive approach will challenge every element of the State's DUI case against you, protecting your rights, your driving privilege, and your future.
Drug Sale	Drug sale is a serious charge and requires an active defense. Examination of any recordings made, witnesses available and police techniques will ensure your rights, and future opportunities, are protected.
Drug Possession	Even a simple possession conviction can harm your chances for future employment or student loan eligibility as well as trigger a suspension of your driver's license. A strong defense against possession charges can pay big dividends.
Drug Trafficking	Trafficking charges can apply for simply possessing even small amounts of many types of drugs and can trigger mandatory sentencing requirements. It is essential that you seek experienced counsel if charged with this serious crime.
Firearm Possession	There are many forms of firearm crimes: possession by a convicted felon, carrying concealed weapon, firearm use during commission of some other crime. All forms have serious consequences and unique lines of defense.
Robbery	The legal elements of robbery are very specific and require a careful examination of the facts in your case by a legal professional.
Burglary	Burglary is a very comprehensive charge that can include many different scenarios. Often, burglary can be charged along with dealing in stolen property cases even when no direct evidence of a burglary exists against you.
Assault	Assault charges stem from a well founded fear that harm is imminent and requires careful examination of the facts and witness statements to be successfully defended against.
Domestic Battery	What defines a familial setting and what constitutes the battery are all elements that require examination by a qualified defense attorney.
Fraud & White Collar Crimes	This refers to a range of crimes involving money, property, or services obtained through fraudulent means, including identity theft and use.
Uttering	This charge applies to those passing financial instruments that are not valid for some reason. This can happen without intent to defraud and can often be mitigated by early efforts at making restitution.
Dealing in Stolen Property	Originally meant to apply to those who routinely traffic in stolen goods, D.S.P. is often applied to anyone who pawns or sells something that turns out to have been stolen, even if that person had no idea it was stolen at the time it was pawned or sold. Often accompanies burglary charges.
Sex Crimes	There is a wide range of crimes known as sex crimes. The laws in this area are complex and ever-changing. It is very important that you consult an attorney when dealing with this complex web of laws to preserve you rights and ensure future compliance.
Driver License Issues	Let's face it - your driver's license is your ticket to employment, shopping, medical care, education, and every other facet of life in a large, sprawling city like Jacksonville. Any legal issue that affects your driving privilege is worth the investment in quality representation to restore and preserve that privilege.
Old Warrants	Outstanding warrants can be handled two ways - the "arrested and locked-up" way or the right way: dealing with the warrant on your terms by using an experienced attorney before you get arrested.
Violation of Probation	There are many variations to probation. Each requires an understanding of the court and the judge or State Attorney imposing that probation as well as any special conditions and terms. Expert assistance can pay big VOP dividends.
Seal/Expunge a Record	Under many circumstances, your record may be expunged, or wiped clean, or at least sealed from view. This process is done on petition to the court and can help you regain opportunities when applying for a job or an apartment and in other areas of life. Call us today for a free review of your situation.

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Success Stories

T.S. was charged with D.U.I. after being found asleep in her vehicle. She refused to do field sobriety tests and to take a breath test. The officers noted an odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot eyes. I obtained the internal videos from the jail which showed her walking, standing, and interacting with no apparent impairment and was able to offer her the choice of trial or a plea of guilty to reckless driving, adjudication withheld.

N.A. was charged with D.U.I. after almost hitting a police car at an intersection. The officer cited breath, bloodshot eyes, and the driver's admission that he recently had a single drink. There was video of the field sobriety tests but the driver refused the breath test. N.A. chose to go to trial and the jury found him not guilty.

T.A. was charged with possession of crack cocaine after police saw him talking to a friend at a gas station and decided to stop and search him as he walked away. The drugs were found under the vehicle and police alleged he threw them there. I filed a Motion to Suppress the evidence and won. The State Attorney dropped the charges.

C.H. was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was facing a minimum mandatory three year prison sentence. I was able to get the charges reduced to a misdemeanor to which C.H. plead guilty and sentenced to the time he had already served.

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D.K. was charged with possession of cocaine while driving a relative's vehicle. A Motion to Suppress was filed but the judge believed the officer's testimony and denied the motion. D.K. refused even the State's sweetened offer and we proceeded to trial. After hearing the officer's version and my cross examination, the jury found for D.K.

G.S. was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, facing a three year minimum mandatory sentence. He said the gun was not his. There were no fingerprints on the gun. After deposing all the witnesses and officers, it was discovered that two different officers, each saying they were alone at the time, claimed to have found the same weapon near where G.S. was arrested. We set the case for trial. The Friday before we were to pick a jury, the State offered G.S. time served if he would plead guilty. With two decent options in hand, G.S. chose to plead guilty for time served and avoid the risk of going to trial.

D.S. was charged with drug trafficking after police intercepted a Fed-Ex package full of marijuana sent to his address. The police opened the box without a warrant based on a drug dog alert and proceeded to arrest D.S. and eventually obtained a confession. D.S. faced a mandatory minimum sentence of three years in the Florida State prison. I filed Motions to Suppress the evidence and the confession based on lack of probable cause, search without warrant, and a coerced confession. After reviewing the argument and law upon which the motions were based, the State Attorney decided to dismiss the charges.

In a civil suit filed in Circuit Court, P.B. was sued by her home-owner association for being a nuisance to her neighbors and violating the bylaws. The HOA sought to have a family member permanently enjoined from residing in the home. After settlement negotiations failed, we took the matter to trial. A civil court judge found the suit had been brought prematurely and found for the homeowner.

M.Q. was charged in Federal Court by the United States Attorney with manufacture and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (more than 1000 plants) and conspiracy and faced 15-22 years in federal prison. I assisted another attorney in defending the case in a jury trial in the Northern District court in Gainesville. At the close of the Government's case we motioned the court for acquittal based on a failure to meet their burden for going forward and prevailed. M.Q. walked out of court a free person and retained her assets rather than lose them to pending forfeiture proceedings.

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Jacksonville, FL 32207

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