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Probation is a legal penalty often sought by criminal defense attorneys on behalf of their clients in Florida. It provides individuals convicted of a crime with an opportunity to avoid serving time in jail and reintegrate into society while adhering to specific terms and conditions. The underlying goal of probation is to offer individuals a...

Drug charge penalties are mostly based on drug type, amount, and past convictions Drug trafficking and drug possession are two serious crimes in Florida. Both offenses can result in fines, incarceration, and a criminal record that limits your future job, education, and housing opportunities. However, there are important differences between these drug charges. In broad...

Impairment due to any substance can result in serious legal repercussions A DUI charge is a serious offense that can change your life for years. While you're probably aware that driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal, you may not realize that you can face arrest and prosecution for driving under the influence of...

What happens if your blood alcohol content level is under 0.08? The sight of red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror and the sound of police sirens can be an upsetting experience for any driver. However, if you've consumed alcohol, the gravity of the situation intensifies. Despite a legal blood alcohol limit of...

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...