Law Firm Overview

EXPERIENCE

Law Office of Martin G. White, P.A. 2009-Present

Attorney
Criminal defense and representation of law enforcement officers in disciplinary matters.

State Attorney's Office, 9th Judicial Circuit, Florida 2006- 2009

Trial attorney
Responsible for felony cases, up to and including felonies punishable by up to life in prison.

Previously prosecuted misdemeanor and juvenile delinquency cases.

Morgan & Hires, LLC 2005-2006

Attorney
Criminal defense and representation of law enforcement officers in disciplinary matters.

State Attorney's Office, 7th Judicial Circuit, Florida 2004-2005

Trial attorney
Prosecuted juvenile delinquency and misdemeanor cases.

Daytona Beach Police Department 1983-2003

Patrol Lieutenant (Platoon Commander) 2001-2003
Responsible for a shift of 3 sergeants and 18 police officers.

Special Operations Planning Sergeant 1997-2001
Responsible for the planning and execution of operational plans for special events which encompassed up to 500,000 visitors to the area, (i.e. Speed Weeks, Spring Break, Bike Week, etc.). Also responsible for the Part Time Police Officer Program which had approximately 100 members and budget of $660,000.00. Received several commendations for performance of duty.

Patrol Sergeant 1997
Supervised up to 12 patrol officers at a time during their shifts.
Received commendation for performance of duty, which included the investigation of a home invasion and capture of the suspects.

Detective 1994 - 1997
Successfully investigated crimes which ranged from property crimes to persons crimes. Was selected to the Major Case Unit which led to the successful investigation of several major case crimes, including murders, which resulted in conviction of defendants and issuance of long prison terms. Received several commendations for performance.

Motor Officer 1988-1993
Concentrated on the enforcement of civil traffic laws while continuing with the enforcement of criminal laws. Conducted extensive research into the causation of pedestrian accidents which included deaths in a specific geographic area. As a result of research, made recommendations which were followed and significantly reduced pedestrian accidents in that area. Received several commendations for performance of duty which included a commendation for my performance while acting as the unit supervisor.

Street Crime Detective 1988
Conducted successful undercover investigations into street level narcotic violations which gave way to successful criminal prosecution of those suspects. Received Distinguished Service Citation for work on the unit.

Patrol Officer 1983-1988 & 1993-1994
Preliminary investigation into criminal activity and enforcement of criminal and traffic laws. Received several commendations.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING

Critical Incident Management International Association of Chiefs of Police 1999

First Line Supervision International Association of Chiefs of Police 1999

Instructor Techniques Daytona Beach Community College 1997

Homicide Investigation Institute of Police Technology and Management at the University of North Florida 1996

Homicide & Other Death Investigations Public Safety Institute at Rollins College 1996

Interviews and Interrogations Institute of Police Technology and Management at the University of North Florida 1995

Investigating Unusual Deaths Public Safety Institute at Rollins College 1995

Radar Operator Institute of Police Technology and Management at the University of North Florida 1989

Criminal Patrol Drug Enforcement Institute of Police Technology and Management at the University of North Florida 1988

DWI Enforcement Institute of Police Technology and Management at the University of North Florida 1985

Intoxilyzer 5000 Operator Daytona Beach Community College 1985

Basic Law Enforcement Training Daytona Beach Community College 1982

EDUCATION

Barry University School of Law Juris Doctor 2004

Received Certificate of Achievement for being chosen as a finalist in the first year oral appellate advocacy competition. Invited to the Moot Court Board.

University of Central Florida Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice with a Minor in Legal Studies 1996

Was named to the President's Honor Roll.

Daytona Beach Community College Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice 1994

Graduated with honors

Areas of Practice

• DUI
• Driving While License Suspended or Revoked
• Theft
• Assault/Battery
• Domestic Violence
• Violation of Probation
• Forgery
• Sex Crimes
• Weapons Offenses
• Internet Crimes
• Traffic Crimes
• Law Enforcement Officers
• DUI Manslaughter
• Vehicular Homicide
• Fraud
• Drug/Narcotic Violations
• Shoplifting
• White Collar Crimes
• Prostitution

West Practice Categories

Criminal Law, Criminal Fraud, DUI/DWI, Drug Violations, Felonies, Grand Jury Proceedings, Juvenile Crimes, Misdemeanor, Parole & Probation, RICO Act, Sex Offenses, Victims' Rights, White Collar Crimes, Computer Crimes, Identity Theft, State Trial Practice