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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...

Clay County Criminal Defense Lawyers Explain Your Rights Police interactions captured on video often serve as important pieces of evidence when fighting criminal charges, but a lot of people question whether using their phones to record the cops is even legal. In Florida, the answer is complicated. The state has a statute that blurs the...

Our Criminal Defense Attorneys Break Down the Types of Drug Charges in Florida Florida has a reputation for coming down hard on people accused of drug crimes. Prosecutors often attempt to pile on charges after an arrest and push for maximum sentencing. In fact, about 20 percent of the state's prison population is doing time...

Florida has many DUI laws that can be confusing. If you are stopped by a police officer who asks if you’ve been drinking, the decisions you make can affect what happens next. Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious charge that can impact your life in many ways if you are convicted. That’s why...

A Criminal Defense Lawyer in Clay County Reveals What To Know In Florida, police regularly conduct searches and seizures — with and without warrants. Sometimes, these searches are illegal and the evidence that results should not be used against the suspect. When this happens, you have to prove that the search was unjust. While proving...

For decades, breathalyzer tests were the gold standard for DUI evidence, but a recent slew of scandals has rocked the justice system's faith in the results. Police and prosecutors are now searching for an alternative to breathalyzers and a new "gold standard" to present in court. Instead of administering breath tests, many departments across the...