State v. S.D

State v. S.D

Client was arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault with a Firearm following an alleged “road rage” incident in a parking lot. The complaining party alleged that S.D. discharged the firearm, meaning the State could seek a 20-year minimum mandatory. After reviewing the charged offenses, James Boyle realized that the charged offense was not properly filed within the applicable Statute of Limitation. Despite this fatal defect in the charge, the State Attorney’s Office refused to drop the charge, so James Boyle filed a Motion to Dismiss, which was granted by the trial court. Accordingly, all charges were dismissed and S.D. can never be prosecuted for these allegations again.

Criminal Defense

Darcy Galnor

Darcy Galnor is board certified in criminal trial law by the Florida Bar, meaning that she is an expert in the field of criminal law. She is one of a handful of female lawyers in Northeast Florida with the certification, having tried dozens of criminal cases. A former Prosecutor with the State Attorney’s Office, Darcy has prosecuted a range of cases from misdemeanors to homicides. After five years with the State Attorney’s Office, she served as a Division Chief in the Public Defender’s Office, 4th Judicial Circuit. Upon leaving the Public Defender’s Office, Darcy worked for Kopelousos, Bradley & Garrison, P.A., a boutique law firm in Orange Park, Florida. It was there that she built a strong criminal defense practice. And now she’s ready to defend you. Why? Because you’re first.

Education

Ohio State University, Bachelor’s Journalism

Florida Coastal School of Law
Florida Bar board certified in criminal trial law
AV-Rated (preeminent) by Martindale-Hubbell

Proud Member Of

Chester Bedell Inn of Court, Bencher
Jacksonville Bar Association
The Clay County Bar Association
The Jacksonville Federal Bar Association
The Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Criminal Defense
Professional Licensure Defense

Gary S. Shumard

Gary Shumard has dedicated his career to trial advocacy. His practice focuses on state and federal criminal defense, professional licensure defense, and administrative law. He’s tried over forty (40) criminal cases to verdict in the State of Florida, ranging from misdemeanors to capital crimes. He’s also represented numerous professionals — nurses, doctors, athletes, and others — facing disciplinary action before their state and national governing boards.

Education

Wake Forest University, J.D.
North Carolina Advocate for Justice Award
Book Award – Trial Practice
University of Florida, B.A. cum laude
Honors College, Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholar

Proud Member Of

Jacksonville Bar Association
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Jacksonville Federal Bar Association
Chester Bedell Inn of Court (Alumnus)
Jacksonville Chamber Downtown Council

Legal Assistant

Courtney Brewer

A Jacksonville native, Courtney started her career early when she began working at the Duval County Clerk’s office at the age of sixteen. After five years at the Clerk’s office and another five years working for a private criminal defense practice, she joined Galnor Shumard, P.A. when the firm was launched in 2018. Courtney comes from a family of criminal justice system professionals, so she knows the legal system inside and out. Helping defend you is part of her DNA.