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Be aware of these common foods that can affect breathalyzer test results and lead to a DUI charge. One of the most trusted tools used by Florida to enforce DUI laws is the breathalyzer. These devices are designed to measure blood alcohol concentration (BAC) by analyzing breath samples. Breathalyzers are also used with ignition interlock...

The winter holiday season is a time for celebration, but a DUI can have a lasting impact on your life. In Northeastern Florida and across the U.S., traffic enforcement campaigns that target impaired or intoxicated drivers often ramp up around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. This is because severe and fatal drunk driving accidents...

Protect your freedom. Never answer police questions without a lawyer. If you are arrested in Florida, or any other state, do not try to talk your way out of it. We've seen it happen many times before. It doesn't matter if you're innocent, guilty, or somewhere in between. If the police want to arrest you...

Protect your child's freedom; contact a lawyer right away after a juvenile arrest. Having your child arrested can feel like the end of the world. Parents often have a lot of questions, including - How did this happen? However, one question must be addressed right away: My child has been arrested - Now what? A...

Experienced Clay County criminal defense attorneys explain how you can protect your freedom. While Florida law allows for more firearm freedoms compared to some other states, penalties for gun law violations here are still harsh. Florida does not have a gun registry and, in most cases, does not require you to have a license to...

Getting charged with a Clay County DUI is bad. However, getting charged with a "high BAC" DUI can be much worse. Florida has an "enhanced penalty" law for driving under the influence with a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.15% or higher. That means the penalties are more severe than for a typical DUI in...

Any little blemish on your record could cost you work or even your career in the trucking industry. For truckers, the more severe the allegations, the more damage they will do to your financial stability and future career opportunities. That's why if you're a trucker accused of drunk driving or impaired driving in Florida, it's...

If you're pulled over at a sobriety checkpoint, here's what you need to know The consequence of being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol can last a lifetime. You can lose your job, be fined, do jail time, and have to navigate life with a criminal record weighing you down. No one...

A conviction could mean prison time, fines, and more Florida and Clay County courts deal with a lot of DUI manslaughter cases. If you have been charged with such a crime in Florida, it is important that you know your legal rights and options. It is possible to beat a DUI manslaughter charge, plead down...

A DV conviction can follow you around for life Being convicted of domestic violence battery in Florida can have serious consequences. But what exactly is domestic violence battery? What type of criminal charge is it? Are the penalties clearly defined in Florida? How can a criminal defense attorney help? If you have been charged with...