Sheppard, White, & Kachergus was recently mentioned in the Jacksonville Daily Record for the pro bono work that we do: Pro bono attorneys of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACOTL) presented a trial practice training seminar for sixteen legal services staff...
Month: September 2013
Niles v. State: First District Reverses Conviction Based Upon Denial of Speedy Trial
On September 12, 2013, the First District Court of Appeals reversed Mr. Niles' conviction for lewd and lascivious molestation on the grounds that he was denied his right to speedy trial. This appeal was litigated and argued by Mr. Sheppard with Ms. White as his...
Bill Sheppard Argues Veteran Preference in Employment Before Third District Court of Appeal
As a veteran of the Korean Conflict, Mr. Sheppard has spent many years fighting for the rights of this country's veterans. Although returning veterans are entitled by law in Florida to preference in hiring, retention and promotion by state and local governments, these...
When Silence is Not Golden: Failure to Invoke the Privilege Against Self-Incrimination
Most people are aware they have a Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination when they are being questioned by law enforcement. What many people do not know, however, is that in some circumstances, the privilege must be expressly involved and, if it is not...
William Sheppard, Elizabeth White, & Matthew Kachergus Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America
Mr. Sheppard, Ms. White and Mr. Kachergus have been recognized best attorneys in their fields (white collar criminal defense, non-white collar criminal defense and appellate practice). Additionally, Mr. Sheppard has been recognized in Best Lawyers in five categories:...
Bill Sheppard Nominated for Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame
Section 760.065, Florida Statutes, creates the Florida Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Recently, the Florida Commission on Human Relations has selected its top nominees for induction and has forwarded those names to the Governor for consideration. Mr. Sheppard is humbled...
Law Enforcement Searches
If you are ever asked by law enforcement officials for permission to search anything, our best advice is to say "no", and ask for your attorney. Each of us has the Constitutional right to deny a search that is not called for by a warrant. We also have the right to...