Gates Law Firm

05/08/2026

Attended the Duval County Judicial Forum tonight. Proud of the candidates and the open dialogue. These local elections are critical and really impact our community!

04/22/2026

Couldn’t be prouder to support him!

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04/19/2026

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/04/19/supreme-court-weighs-phone-searches-to-find-criminals-amid-complaints-of-digital-dragnets-2/?fbclid=IwZnRzaARSQ0BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeO3bIsAZt1J0ZtMZeYgc6MkEq-LTnlxMFB89w0QZNRtUWU_Gvcz1Iy18aVLA_aem_A0GsyZWBiRPZ8ZFgAOJVIw

Case could yield a landmark ruling from the Supreme Court on the 4th Amendment and its restrictions against “unreasonable searches.” The court will hear arguments on the issue on April 27.

03/14/2026

FACDL board meeting as a chapter representative. Nominated to become a Director at Large if elected at the annual meeting in June.

03/10/2026

Looking forward to the annual in June!

03/02/2026

https://facdl.org/general/custom.asp?page=CrimLawUpdate2026

A discounted group rate of $179 per night is available at the Marriott Orlando Downtown. Rate Includes: Daily breakfast voucher for one person

01/03/2026

Late night phone calls with jail trying to get client released on bond. Would love to see a day where it doesn’t take 8-10 hours and 2-3 phones calls to the Duval County Jail before a client is released on a bond changed by written Order from Judge. It’s always something….

24/7 job!

10/03/2025

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/10/02/florida-court-says-police-officers-cant-search-vehicles-solely-based-on-smelling-ma*****na/

Pointing to laws allowing the use of medical ma*****na and h**p, a state appeals court Wednesday reversed course and said police officers can’t search vehicles only based on smelling cannabis.

06/10/2025

38th Annual FACDL Meeting. Engaging speakers and great to hang with colleagues from all around the state. Recharged and refocused!

04/09/2025

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/04/08/jacksonville-sheriffs-office-set-to-make-an-announcement/

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office announced on Tuesday the removal of nine officers at the Duval County jail after an unspecified incident left an inmate in critical condition.

01/08/2025

https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2025/01/08/florida-judge-rules-police-dogs-trained-to-alert-on-cannabis-cant-be-the-only-reason-used-to-justify-a-vehicle-search/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=snd&utm_content=wjxt4&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0Y8qZA8lZtDamO-9ux_x17hWwsRH1q85tZ5kAifhMBT1PZR4nFBJRXgrI_aem_j8dnAJ9ZamL5M3xhW11OgQ

Tuesday’s ruling will apply in the future in the 5th District, which is based in Daytona Beach and includes areas such as Jacksonville and Ocala