In the News

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Marquis Gay was found guilty by a jury of Trafficking in Methamphetamine While Armed With A Firearm, Possession Of A Firearm By A Convicted Felon, and Resisting An Officer Without Violence. The Honorable James Daniel sentenced Gay to 20 years in Florida State Prison during a Sept. 13, 2022, hearing.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Michael McMillon was found guilty by a jury of First-Degree Murder and Conspiracy to Commit First-Degree Murder. The Honorable Adrian Soud sentenced McMillon to life in Florida State Prison during an August 31, 2022, hearing.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Ernest Mitchell was found guilty by a jury of Attempted First Degree Murder, Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Attempted Domestic Second-Degree Murder, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Charles Deas III was found guilty by a jury of Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Jean Silney has pleaded guilty to Manslaughter in the October 2019 death of a bus passenger.

Chronicling a year filled with challenges and successes, the State Attorney’s Office is proud to present its 2021 Annual Report to the public.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Ladae Franklin was found guilty by a jury of Attempted
Second-Degree Murder and Attempted Manslaughter. The Honorable Mark Borello sentenced Franklin to 32 years in Florida State Prison during a July 13, 2022, hearing.

On the heels of National Crime Victims’ Right Week, the State Attorney’s Office is designing a project
that will honor those we serve in a larger, more prominent, and permanent way.

More than a dozen members of Clay, Duval, and Nassau law enforcement agencies were honored for exemplary service at the Outstanding Law Enforcement Officer awards.

State Attorney Melissa Nelson announces that Michael Henderson was found guilty by a jury of Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.