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A Personalized Approach to Family Law
Coyne Law, P.A. was founded out of a personal understanding of how emotionally challenging family legal matters can be. From divorce and equitable distribution to child custody, support, alimony, and injunctions, Mr. Coyne brings not just legal experience but a compassionate, strategic approach that meets clients where they are.
Juvenile Defense
A child with a criminal record faces an uncertain future. If your child has been accused of a crime, your family needs trustworthy advice and guidance. Working with a capable juvenile defense attorney can mean the difference between a judicial finding of delinquent or not delinquent.
Coyne Law, P.A regularly handles juvenile offenses such as:
- Underage drinking
- Driving under the influence (DUI)
- Traffic offenses
- Drug possession
- Disorderly conduct
- Vandalism
- Trespassing
- Petit larceny and other theft-related offenses
- Assault and battery
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Arson
Above all, Coyne Law, P.A is committed to protecting your child’s rights and future.
Assault and Battery
- Assault is an intentional, unlawful threat by word or an act of violence by one person to another
- Battery occurs when a person intentionally touches, strikes, or causes bodily harm to another person
There are several classifications of assault and battery:
- Simple assault
- Aggravated assault
- Simple battery
- Domestic battery
- Felony battery
- Aggravated battery
Several factors distinguish these classifications, including:
- The extent of the victim’s injuries
- Whether the alleged assailant acted with intent
- Whether a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument was used during the commission of the crime
DUI Defense
Being arrested for driving under the influence doesn’t mean you will automatically be convicted as long as you have an experienced DUI defense lawyer.
Whether you are facing misdemeanor or felony DUI charges in Sarasota, trust Coyne Law, P.A to protect your rights, reputation, and driving privileges.
Drug Crimes
Common drug offenses under Florida law include:
- Possession
- Possession with intent to sell
- Distribution
- Manufacturing
- Trafficking
- Prescription fraud
The penalties for drug offenses depend on the nature of the crime (possession for use versus possession with intent to sell), the drug classification, and the quantity involved. Also, many drug crimes, including trafficking, are federal offenses that can carry stiffer penalties. ights (e.g. illegal search and seizure), and vigorously defend you, whether in state or federal court.
Sex Offenses
Prosecutors in Florida and around the country take sex crimes very seriously and pursue convictions aggressively. A mere accusation of illegal sexual misconduct, even if false, can ruin your reputation at work and in the community. Coyne Law, P.A has extensive experience, both pre- and post-arrest, litigating all types of sex offenses, including:
- Sexual assault
- Sexual battery (rape)
- Unlawful sexual activity with a minor / lewd or lascivious molestation
- Child pornography
- Prostitution/solicitation
- Indecent exposure
- Failure to register as a sex offender
When your freedom and reputation are hanging in the balance, Brice will be your dedicated advocate, never judge you, and do his best to defend you and your good name.
Capital & Life Felonies
Capital and life felonies are the most serious felony offenses under Florida law. Capital felonies include murder and certain sexual batteries. First-degree murder, for example, is punishable by the death penalty or life in prison without the possibility of parole. Examples of life felonies include:
- Kidnapping
- Accomplice to murder
- Second degree murder
- Lewd or lascivious molestation of a minor
- Robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon
- Armed burglary
- Burglary with assault or battery
In addition to imprisonment and fines, those convicted of life or capital felonies may be ordered to pay restitution to the victims.
A Foundation in Public Service
Meet Attorney Whitney C. Coyne
Attorney Coyne earned his Juris Doctorate from Florida State University College of Law in 2001, after completing a B.S. in Finance at the same institution. He has been a member of the Florida Bar since 2002 and has litigated thousands of cases over his two-decade legal career.
With more than 15 years of practice in the Sarasota/Bradenton area, Mr. Coyne has developed a strong reputation for effective, results-driven advocacy—especially in the realm of Family Law.
Whitney Coyne
Trusted Family Law Advocacy in Sarasota and Bradenton
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Injunctions
An injunction is a court order (1) restraining an individual or entity from violating the legal right of another or (2) compelling a person to carry out a certain act, such as making restitution to the injured party. If you are involved in civil litigation, this legal remedy typically involves restraining orders or temporary or permanent injunctions, in addition to, or instead of, monetary damages. Attorney Van Elswyk can help you seek an injunction or defend against an unjust one.
Domestic Violence Injunctions
Securities Fraud
If you have suffered investment losses due to the illegal or unethical conduct of a stock broker or investment adviser, we can help. With years of experience with FINRA (“Financial Institutions Regulatory Authority”) and in investment banking and asset management, Coyne Law, P.A is poised to recoup your losses from various types of securities fraud, including:
- Unsuitable investments such as structured products, “best of” notes, equity-linked notes
- Unauthorized trading
- Misrepresentation of risks
- Under or miss-management of managed accounts
- Churning
- Violations of “Reg BI” aka “Regulation Best Interests” of the client
Contract Disputes
Our firm represents plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes arising from:
- Breach of contract
- Breach of warranty
- Misrepresentation
From business contracts to employment agreements and real estate contracts, Coyne Law, P.A works to resolve contract disputes through negotiation and, if necessary, litigation.
High-Net-Worth Divorce Litigation
We represent clients in high-net-worth divorce cases involving assets of $1 million or more. Coyne Law, P.A has the financial acumen to deal with complex properties and assets – private businesses, multiple homes, complex investment portfolios, trusts, and business interests – associated with high-net-worth divorce. He will work to protect your property rights in and out of the courtroom.
