Whether it’s simple possession, dealing, trafficking, conspiracy, or prescription fraud, a drug crime conviction can have a devastating impact on your life. Convictions for drug offenses can subject you to prison time and brand you as a convicted felon forever. This could hinder your future employability, result in license suspensions, impact child custody and result in other negative consequences. The law firm of Mitchell A. Stone, P.A., has defended thousands of clients charged with drug crimes. Attorney Mitch Stone knows how important it is for you to avoid a conviction for a drug offense. He has developed strategies that can be successfully deployed in an effort to keep your record clean and provide you with a favorable result.
Whether for immigrants whose status is jeopardized by a criminal conviction; or for a young adult who may be rejected from a college of their choice due to a criminal record, or anyone who may not qualify for a job or get licensed based on a prior conviction, Post-Conviction relief is a big part of the criminal defense work at Mitchell A. Stone, P.A. We know how important removing a past conviction and clearing the criminal history is to our clients in Florida. Our Jacksonville criminal appeals lawyer has developed effective strategies in seeking and obtaining post-conviction relief.
DUI/DWI
Drunk driving arrests happen all the time in Florida, and the state is aggressive in prosecuting these types of cases. DUI can happen to anyone at any time, so regardless of whether this is your first interaction with the criminal justice system or you have prior DUI convictions, it is imperative that you seek qualified legal representation after a DUI arrest.
Traffic Violations
The experienced Jacksonville traffic ticket lawyer, Mitchell A. Stone, P.A., defends clients against all traffic offenses. We help clients across Northeast Florida to avoid steep fines, points on their driving records, license suspensions, driving school, and convictions on their record.
Sex Crimes
Mitch Stone is a former assistant state prosecutor who served in the Special Assault Unit - now known as the Special Victim’s Unit (SVU) - prosecuting sex crimes and capital sexual offenses. His extensive experience in handling these sensitive and highly charged cases will work to your advantage. In many sex crimes cases, it is difficult to obtain a complete dismissal of charges prior to trial or to convince the prosecution to abandon the case based on credibility factors. Attorney Mitchell A. Stone has accomplished both. He focuses on thorough investigations to demonstrate deficiencies in the evidence necessary for a conviction. He looks to the motives of those claiming to be victims to expose the possibility of false accusations.
Fraud
Health care fraud — Fraudulent billing and other forms of Medicare Fraud, Medicaid Fraud and private health insurance fraud
Robbery
Mitch Stone has defended clients accused of major felony thefts or conspiracy in connection to organized theft rings, stolen car chop shops, and fencing operations. He also handles gun crimes and weapon offenses in connection with a theft, burglary, or robbery, which can add many years to a prison sentence. Criminal defense lawyer Mitchell A. Stone has three (3) decades of experience and practice in state courts, federal courts, and juvenile courts in the Jacksonville area and beyond.
Burglary
Mitchell A. Stone is the author of a published treatise on how to defend property crimes in Florida. He not only wrote the book he practices what he teaches. Mitch Stone knows how to defend property crimes and burglary cases. He and his staff at Mitchell A. Stone, P.A. will explore every possible defense to help our clients avoid a conviction for theft, burglary, or any other property crime. He has a successful record of pointing out deficiencies in the State’s case to get charges dismissed or reduced. If necessary Mitch Stone has the reputation of taking any case to trial in an effort to seek an acquittal for his clients.
White Collar Crimes
Mitchell A. Stone has extensive experience defending those accused of white collar crimes, including fraud and related offenses. He understands what is at stake, and as a Jacksonville-based attorney Mitch Stone is prepared to aggressively advocate for you.
Theft
Misdemeanors
If you are under suspicion, have been contacted by law enforcement or have been charged with a crime, whether a federal crime, state felony, misdemeanor or other lesser offense, it is important to be represented by an experienced lawyer who practices criminal law, knows the prosecutors and understands the court system. It is even more important to seek the advice of a qualified criminal defense attorney before making any statement or responding to questions from police, investigators, or prosecutors.
Embezzlement
Attorney Mitchell Stone defends client Jason Cory, SharedLabs' founder and former CEO, in Embezzlement case, which is now under FBI investigation. Read more here.
Drug Crimes
Based in Jacksonville, our drug crime lawyers have represented clients in Northeast Florida, Florida, and nationwide against all types of state and federal drug prosecutions. Whether you are under investigation or have already been arrested and charged, the law firm of Mitchell A. Stone, P.A. can help.
Assault
Mitch Stone is a board-certified criminal trial lawyer with 30 years of experience and a key background as a former assistant state attorney. Mr. Stone has represented clients facing first-degree premeditated murder and felony murder who not only escaped life sentences or execution but were convicted on much lesser charges or even walked free in some cases. He has also represented men and women charged with Attempted Murder, Aggravated Battery, Aggravated Assault, Armed Robbery, Sexual Assault, Kidnapping, and other violent offenses thru trial. He has a track record of not-guilty verdicts, dismissals, and other favorable verdicts.
Murder
'Pillow Talk': Can Jared Bridegan’s ex-wife testify in the murder case against her husband? Murder charges against Mario Fernandez Saldana in Jared Bridegan’s killing raise questions about the limits of spousal privilege. Stone explains how that may play out in court. Read more here.
Juvenile Crimes
Many times, we can convince the prosecutor to drop charges or find an alternative such as teen court. We understand the need to represent juvenile clients as diligently as we do our adult clients since juvenile crimes can affect a child's future.
Identity Theft
Credit card fraud — Manufacturing credit cards based on identity theft, procuring or selling credit card numbers, unlawful use of Social Security numbers to obtain credit, use of another’s personal data or use of fake documents to obtain credit for monetary gain
Homicide
Mitchell A. Stone, P.A., is also associated with investigators who have specific training in criminal case investigations, including a 30-year retired Jacksonville Sheriff's Office veteran sergeant who was a lead homicide detective, a retired Neptune Beach Police detective, former FBI agents, and computer information specialists.
Shoplifting
If your child or teenager has been charged with a crime, whether it is shoplifting, minor in possession (MIP), receiving stolen property, assault, drugs, guns, crimes of violence, or murder, you want to see that their rights are protected in juvenile court. Contact our Jacksonville juvenile defense lawyer to arrange a free consultation with Mitchell A. Stone, P.A., before you or your child speaks with investigators or police.
Forgery
Money Laundering
The law firm of Mitchell A. Stone, P.A., has successfully defended clients against money laundering charge, and has stopped the government from seizing and forfeiting assets. Attorney Mitch Stone represents clients in Jacksonville, Northeast Florida, and statewide.
Kidnapping
Manslaughter
Mitch Stone has obtained favorable results for clients charged with murder and manslaughter. Based in Jacksonville, Mitchell A. Stone, P.A. takes cases in Northeast Florida and statewide. If you or someone you know has been arrested or questioned in connection with a death, contact us immediately for a free consultation.
Internet Crimes
Prostitution
Punishments for RICO crimes vary between cases, and depend on the scale and nature of the racketeering. For a single charge, an offender can face a maximum of life in prison and hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines. Life sentences are generally reserved for cases in which the crime itself warrants a life sentence like murder. Non-violent offenses like gambling and prostitution charged under RICO can still result in a sentence of 30 years in prison. Federal and Florida RICO laws also include civil forfeiture statutes which allows for the seizure of property from those suspected of racketeering.
The PPP provides federal financial assistance for small businesses to continue to pay their workers. Recipients are required to use the funds for payroll, benefits, mortgage, rent, utilities, and property damage expenses not covered by insurance. If borrowers meet certain criteria, their loan could be forgiven.