CMB Law

03/31/2026

‼️ ATTN ‼️

CMB Law will be on light duty today (3/31) as we lock up for an office retreat. We’ve been grinding hard for awhile with no breaks, so when the universe blessed us with an empty calendar and perfect weather, the choice is already made. Unless it’s an emergency - catch us tomorrow when it’s back to business as usual. Thanks for understanding and everyone behave yourselves today!
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01/17/2026

☝🏼✌🏼🤟🏼 TRIPLE WIN 🤟🏼✌🏼☝🏼
June 2023: Immediately after arriving for his shift at work - in a highly monitored and secured facility - my client parked his personal vehicle next to the workshop and got into his work truck, loaded up, and left to make a delivery. About two minutes later, before he’s even off the facility grounds, smoke is observed coming from the vicinity of his truck.

State fire marshall responded and “ruled out” any natural or accidental cause. Thereby, ruling this an intentionally set fire. How? “Human hands and an open flame device.” It took a couple hours for that investigator to nearly alter my clients life irreparably, forever. Based on - not the presence of evidence - but a lack of evidence.

When I asked him “what’s the difference between how an accidental fire burn, vs an incendiary (intentional) fire?” this guy actually tried to tell me there couldddd be differences but ultimately they’re basically indistinguishable..

My client could not hold back his sobs as the first count of not guilty was read after the longest wait of his life. We are indescribably thankful for the jury’s time, consideration, and common sense.

My client didn’t have insurance on his truck. He didn’t even make it off the grounds before signs of this supposed crime were observed. He gave four voluntary interviews. Said the person who did this should “be locked up!” He continued paying the loan for this truck for at least six months after the fire - which, btw - completely consumed his truck.

And all of that and more helped the jury see that he did not commit these crimes. He was falsely accused based on a prejudiced investigation that focused too quickly in the wrong area. We are both incredibly proud to have fought this uphill battle and to have come out with the appropriate conclusion. Cheers! 🥂

CMB Law is a criminal defense law firm in Bradenton, FL. Attorney Courtney Benson has been zealously representing the criminally accused since admission to the Florida Bar in 2017. Contact us immediately to set up a free consultation.

12/31/2025

Happy New Year from the whole team 🥳🤩🥰 stay out of trouble as you ring in 2026 - but in case you don’t - we’ll be ready to take your call (and your case!).

09/13/2025

https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/courts/2025/09/09/trumps-bail-policy-could-lead-to-sarasota-manatee-jail-overcrowding/85837517007/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z11----p119650c119650e009200v11xx13o11----b00###xd11xx65&gca-ft=31&gca-ds=sophi&fbclid=IwZnRzaAMxwAtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHjfC4YsixXeC2aiEI96xa05b8I9AoiwSlA7eQ72o3DHYCxzMA6PwZoc7N7z7_aem_-4W3Y21EdyPUXSwWyPKBoA&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

While Florida is already aligned with Trump's tough-on-crime mentality, defense attorneys worry harsh pretrial laws could worsen jail overcrowding.

08/15/2025

We fought. Publicly. And privately. Since November 11, 2021 I have been truly honored to stand by Lilys side. I am incredibly proud of the work and preparation that went into this trial and also proud to report that the verdict came back NOT as homicide - but as the lesser included manslaughter. While it is not the outright acquittal we had hoped for, it does remove the “ill will, hatred, or malice” element and that - at the very least - is certainly appropriate.

I am honored to stand on behalf of the accused and proud of the team that stands beside me in the fight.

“I still feel guilty. I felt like I should have been able to save him," Lily Scheip said. Scheip is on trial for the death of her son in November 2021.

08/10/2025

CMB Law will be in trial this week - Monday through Friday. It’s the culmination of the collective hard work of the entire office and as such, the entire office will be present for the trial. If you have trouble reaching us this week plz rest assured we will get right back with you as soon as we’re back on Friday evening or Monday morning. Thank you for understanding! 💃🏻

08/03/2025

We are honored to be voted Bradenton’s Best Criminal Defense firm - second only to the powerhouse of CMG and co. - for the 2nd year in a row!! But next year, we’re coming for first! 😎

Criminal Defense Law

06/16/2025

Me: “hey if yall wanna go join the protestors down the st—“
My staff: ✌🏼🏃🏻‍♂️💨

03/21/2025

Our new associate is a 👊🏼 pitbull 👊🏼

CMB Law is a criminal defense law firm in Bradenton, FL. Attorney Courtney Benson has been zealously representing the criminally accused since admission to the Florida Bar in 2017. Contact us immediately to set up a free consultation.