After yet another incomprehensible act of violence, people around the country are wondering what can be done to prevent the death of more innocent people. Certainly, the accessibility of guns with the capacity to inflict maximum damage to maximum numbers of people...
Year: 2012
Veteran Rights
William J. Sheppard invited to speak on veteran's rights at Federal Bar Association annual meeting On September 20, 2012, at the invitation of the Federal Bar Association, Mr. Sheppard presented a seminar about representing combat veterans in federal criminal cases at...
How Mandatory Minimums Forced Me to Send More Than 1,000 Nonviolent Drug Offenders to Federal Prison
"It has always been the belief of the members of this firm that the use of mandatory minimum sentences is wrong. The imposition of a lengthy prison sentence for a first-time, non-violent drug offense, is contrary to any civilized notion of justice. Judge Bennett, a...
Early Jail and Prison Conditions Litigation in the Middle District of Florida
Early Jail and Prison Conditions Litigation in the Middle District of Florida Today jails and prisons throughout the Middle District of Florida are hardly places a person would want to spend the night. However, those currently incarcerated in the Middle District of...
Our Experience in The History of the Speedy Trial Clause of The Sixth Amendment
Marc Doggett was charged by indictment with conspiracy to import and distribute cocaine. He called me and made an appointment a few days after he had been arrested in Reston, Virginia. The case itself was in Jacksonville, Florida, so he came to Jacksonville and hired...
William Sheppard Protects Veterans
Photo by: Florida Times Union Thank you Florida Times-Union and Dana Treen for shining a spotlight on the atrocities of one former Army Sergeant who faced debilitating disorders and prison. Inadequate prison care cited in Iraq war vet's early release When Jason...
How to Find the Right Trial Lawyer
Whether you are involved in a civil, criminal, or appellate case, the most important step in the process is to find the right trial lawyer for your case. Aggressive legal representation is an invaluable asset when it comes to preserving your freedom and reputation....
Understanding Florida Discrimination Laws
Although the days of the Civil Rights Movement seem like a distant memory to some, discrimination is still a rampant issue in today's society. Discrimination laws prohibit discrimination on the grounds of: Disability (mental or physical) Age Gender Race Religion...
Powerful Video from Bill Sheppard
This video features a scene from the movie Fins, which argues against Shark finning and arguing how the sharks very existence keeps oxygen flowing on our planet. 74% of earth's oxygen is created from plankton. If all the sharks are killed for shark fin soup, then...
Sheppard White Featured in Folio Weekly
Recently Sheppard, White & Kachergus was featured in the Folio Weekly because of their involvement with a civil rights case. Bryan DeMaggio works with Sheppard, White & Kachergus and was the lead attorney on a civil rights case. DeMaggio represented Leroy...