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DUI is a criminal offense under the Florida Statutes. This means that a person who drives under the influence is simultaneously: (1) guilty of a criminal offense; (2) liable for damages arising from the accident in a civil lawsuit; and (3) guilty of attendant traffic offenses which contribute to the accident.  Defendants under the age...

For many defendants in Florida, the sentencing provisions of drug possession laws may come as an unpleasant surprise. Penalties for drug possession can be severe - even for a first offense. The so-called "War on Drugs" is known to have failed, yet laws remain stringent - and some cases, thanks to overzealous legislators and prosecutors,...

Xanax, Valium, Ativan and Klonopin each fall under a class of drugs known as benzodiazepines, controlled substances typically prescribed to address anxiety. They, like other drugs meant to treat mental conditions, can also be abused. While popular and successful for the treatment of anxiety among other disorders, these medications are known to have an effect...

According to News 4 Jacksonville, state lawmakers in Florida are considering a bill that would mandate first-time drunk driving offenders to install an ignition interlock device in his or her vehicle. A driver who used the ignition interlock device would be able to avoid a permanent record of the drunk driving offense. Repeat offenders would face harsher penalties. The...

Jacksonville and Northeast Florida (known as "Florida's First Coast") is becoming an increasingly popular place for young people to visit during spring break, according to Jacksonville Magazine.  With average airfare to Jacksonville coming in at $293 and average daily rates for hotels at $106, Jacksonville presents an attractive and affordable option for college students and for...

Last November, Florida became one of many states to allow the use of medical marijuana for certain people. While recreational use remains illegal in this state, marijuana is gradually becoming more accepted across the country. One thing supporters and opponents of legalization generally agree on is that driving while under the influence of marijuana should...