From the Desk of Lewis Fusco, Esq.
Arrests of Juveniles can be hard for the whole family
What to Do After Your Child Has Been Arrested: As a parent it may be difficult to be notified that your child has been arrested. What happens when your child is sitting in a jail cell? It has been...
How Legal Advice Can Help Make the Adoption Process a Joyous Journey
Each November, communities across the nation celebrate National Adoption Month. It’s an opportunity to raise awareness about adoption-related issues. For Duval County, National Adoption Month...
Possessing a Fake ID in College Can Lead to a Costly Future
It’s Saturday night, you’re 20 years old and out partying with your college friends. Someone suggests going to that new nightclub in Jacksonville Beach. No problem, you think. You recently bought a...
Social Media and Divorce: A Match Not Made in Heaven
According to the Pew Research Center, seven-in-ten Americans use social media. The number of marriages heading to divorce ranges between 40 to 50 percent based on various sources. If you’re a...
How to Avoid Self-Incrimination
As a Jacksonville police officer takes you into custody, he informs you that: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the...
The Art of Co-Parenting
Throughout the year, Jacksonville soccer fields team with thousands of kids and their cheering parents. Soccer parenting is a traditional way of life for many households. In April, a Facebook post...
What to Do and Not to Do When Driving With a Suspended License in Florida
A Jacksonville police officer just pulled you over. Why? Well, maybe you have a broken brake light, tag light, or another minor traffic infraction. You hand over your license, registration and...
What to Do When Legally Carrying a Firearm and Stopped by the Police
Getting pulled over by police during a traffic stop can be nerve wracking, especially if you have a firearm in the vehicle. If you’re a law-abiding gun owner—meaning you hold a concealed weapon...
Too Fast Too Reckless: When Speeding Leads to Criminal Charges
Let’s say you’re late for work; you hop on I95 and start speeding north toward Downtown Jacksonville. Hey, that car in front is moving way too slow for you. You tailgate for a moment looking for...
Why You Should Stay at the Scene of an Accident
Given the driving conditions in Northeast Florida, you could say auto accidents are just waiting to happen. If you’re unfortunate to be involved in a car accident, here’s my very important legal...
The Medical Marijuana Battle isn’t Over—It’s Just Begun
Your right to legally use medical marijuana in Florida took a giant leap forward on January 3, 2017. That’s when amendment 2--Florida Medical Marijuana Legalization Initiative—went into effect. On...
What You Need to Know About Holiday Celebrations & DUI Checkpoints
The holidays are here! Being out at bars and restaurants with friends and family is all part of the seasonal celebrations. For many, those celebrations could include a drink or two. For some,...