Author Archives: Patrick Canan

Search and Seizure in St. Johns County

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Patrick Canan

A new case just arrived from the 1st DCA involving the mutual use of property by persons with joint access. Kohn v. State of Florida. A claimed”victim” and occupant of a residence allowed law enforcement to search residence . The trial court  denied … Continue reading →

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Criminal Conviction Reversed

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Patrick Canan

 This is a new criminal case from the 3rd District Court. The defendant was convicted of both organized fraud and grand theft in violation of double jeopardy principles. The trial court should have set aside the conviction for the lesser offense of grand … Continue reading →

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