I got arrested for rooting for a street racer. I was just watching and clapping.

It does sound like a rough deal. Our SAO stalks avvo, so don't post here. Give a local criminal defense lawyer a call. Many like us are available over the weekend.

hire an attorney, and with good legal counsel you'll hopefully beat these charges, good luck

I filed a motion to dismiss in a very similar type of case that involved First Amendment activity, and I am arguing that the Supreme Court and Florida Supreme Court have both held that allegedly criminal activity in one course of conduct and the same elements proof violate double jeopardy when the State charges the defendant more than once. This is, in fact, the second time I've had to argue this basic constitutional law principle. Please hire a Florida criminal defense attorney ASAP (the sooner the better). Don't listen to attorneys who say to only hire a "local attorney." All our Florida Bar cards read "Florida" on them, not "City X." For misdemeanors, I would agree that it is usually less expensive to hire locally, but cheaper doesn't necessarily mean "better." Find an attorney with whom you are comfortable even if you must pay more. Using today's outstanding technologies, Florida defense attorneys can easily handle criminal defense cases across the state. Sometimes, defense attorneys can convince assistant state attorneys not to file charges or file reduced charges while the case is in intake. No attorney, of course, can make you any promises whatsoever about a specific outcome. Many of us work late night and weekend hours, so call an attorney for a free consultation right now, and do not delay. These situations do not get better with time.

These facts sound as though a vigorous and swift defense is required to put some sense in the necessary heads. Get represented. Free consults.

This law has been litigated extensively because it is poorly written and over broad, technically. When your actions aid and abet someone's criminal activity, you may be charged. But simply being present when a crime is committed is typically not enough to convict. You see this at baseball games, where an illegal streaker runs across the field during play and gets arrested. People clap, but the fans are not charged with a crime. Hire an attorney ASAP. Good luck.

Hire a Jacksonville area criminal defense lawyer. You have a defense. Calling law-enforcement names or talking about your case specifically on the net will add fuel to your fire and will make it more difficult for your attorney to defend you or help you. This is not a confidential or privileged communication site between you and your lawyer. This is a public forum being scoured by law-enforcement as well as the state attorneys office for admissions and evidence to use against you. Beware!