Watch Live

Watch Live
Weekend newscasts online

°

Homepage / Jacksonville News
Text Size

Lawyer Arrested At Son's 21st Birthday Party

POSTED: Monday, May 19, 2008
UPDATED: 11:58 pm EDT May 19, 2008

A Jacksonville defense attorney was recently arrested after police said they broke up an out-of-control party at her home and found that some of the partygoers who were drinking were underage.

Maria Roger’s son, David Rogers, said he is sorry that his birthday party at the Neptune Beach home landed his mother in jail. He said his mother had no idea he was even having the party.

“For my birthday my mom went to jail, basically. I’m very regretful for making the decision to do the party at my house,” said David Rogers.

He told Channel 4 that his 21st birthday party got out of control.

“She had nothing to do with this. She didn’t know what was going on,” David Rogers said.

Nonetheless, at about 11 p.m. on Saturday, police were dispatched to Maria Roger’s home in Neptune Beach for what started as a loud party callout.

When authorities got to the home, they said there were several underage juveniles drinking beer in the front yard and they ran away once police pulled up to the home.

According to the arrest report, the officer asked to see Maria Rogers' driver’s license but she told him no and instead gave the officer her Duval County Court ID and Florida Bar Card.

The report also states that when the lawyer was told she could be arrested for not complying with the officer’s requests, she began reciting the Miranda warning.

Police said Maria Rogers finally gave another officer her ID and walked away from the authorities and went into her back yard. That's when police said they saw at least 40-50 juveniles and young adults drinking alcohol. When an officer stopped one of the people drinking, he said he learned that person was underage and appeared to be intoxicated.

The arresting officers said Maria Rogers had “obviously been drinking alcoholic beverages” and resisted arrest three different times.

When Channel 4’s talked with Maria Rogers at her home, she said she saw the officers writing up the police report and said that they embellished the details.

She told Channel 4 she felt it was inappropriate to go on camera and discuss the matter, but said she “never sold, never knew, never hosted and certainly never resisted officers on Saturday night.”

Maria Rogers told Channel 4 that when she got home and saw the crowd, she immediately asked all of the underage people to leave immediately. She also denied being intoxicated at the time of her arrest.
Text Size

Sponsored Links

Links We Like

Sponsored Content
Before you splurge on that pricey remodeling project, beware. It may not pay you back when it's time to sell. More

Employers generally have options when it comes to hiring. Makes sure you present yourself as professionally as possible, or else. More

Want to lose weight? Get a diet and fitness plan customized for you from Jillian Michaels of TV’s Biggest Loser. MoreClick Here

The signs of Cancer can sometimes be very subtle. Here's a guide to help you recognize them early. More

Most Popular

  • StoriesClick to Expand

    • 11-Year-Old Girl Helps Deliver Baby

      Gainesville baby with mom and sisterAn 11-year-old Gainesville girl called 911 and helped her mom deliver her newborn baby sister when the big moment came before they could get to the hospital.

    • Robbery Suspect Shot By Police

      Family Dollar police-involved shootingThe Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating after they say a robbery suspect was shot by one of their officers on the Northside Saturday night.

    • Blue Angels Soar Over Jacksonville Beach

      Thousands of people crowd the beach on Saturday to get a glimpse of the high-flying jets.

    • House Passes Health Care Bill On Close Vote

      Health InsuranceIn a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care legislation Saturday night to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. Republican opposition was nearly unanimous.

    • Service Set For Children Killed By Dad

      Katie and Kevin WhitelawA family still coming to grips with the death of two children at the hands of their father -- who then took his own life -- announced plans for a Sunday memorial service.

  • VideoClick to Expand

  • SlideshowsClick to Expand

    • Your Photos Of Sea & Air Spectacular

      Air show pix: Blue Angels jet with flagSEE IT, SNAP IT, SEND IT: Thousands of eyes and nearly as many cameras are pointed toward the sky over Jacksonville's beaches this weekend for the Sea & Air Spectacular.

    • Images: Flames Engulf, Destroy Mobile Home

      Nassau County House FireAn 800 square foot mobile home in Nassau County was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Both residents in the home escaped safely.

    • Quinn Gray Evidence Photos

      Quinn Gray shows injuries she says were a result of her kidnappingQuinn Gray showed investigators marks on her arms and legs she said were the result of her kidnapping. Slideshow

    • Have You Seen These Fugitives?

      WOJ-ANDRE-FULTZCapturing N.E. Florida's wanted suspects is a tough task, so the local station is trying to help with the Wheel of Justice. Every Thursday morning, the wheel spins and a wanted fugitive is profiled. Images: Fugitives On 'Wheel'