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Florida is among the states with the strictest drug laws and harshest penalties. Nearly half of all drug sentences in the Sunshine State are cocaine offenses. In addition: More than 12% are for marijuana offenses 12% for meth More than 10% for crack It's dangerous to assume that drug possession isn't a serious crime in...

A traffic stop could be the first time you're going to have any contact with a police officer. A police officer can pull you over for any traffic violation, whether it's speeding, failing to use a turn signal, or failing to stay within the lines in the road. They can also stop you for having...

A DUI charge in Florida can carry harsh consequences. For example, a first DUI offense can result in up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, driver's license revocation for 180 days to one year, and six months of having an ignition interlock device installed on your car (if your BAC...

Being pulled over by police can happen unexpectedly, even if you aren't aware of any traffic violations you committed. Depending on the time of day you are driving and how aggressive police may be at the time, an officer may look for any reason to pull you over. If you are pulled over, be aware...

The 4th of July is a great time to celebrate America's independence with friends and family. Like any other holiday when drinking is prevalent, Florida police officers are on higher alert for drunk drivers than usual. In 2019, approximately 322 DUI arrests were made across Clay County alone. It's unclear how many of those arrests...

Being arrested and charged with a DUI in Florida can be a scary situation. The legal consequences for a first-time DUI offender include up to six months of incarceration and a fine between $500 - $1,000. You could also lose your privilege to drive. This can make you feel uncertain about how you will be...

Law enforcement officers are well-trained on how to spot suspected drunk drivers. They tend to look for mechanical clues, such as minor traffic infractions, speeding, or failing to stay within the lines in the road. While these indicators don't necessarily mean that someone is driving drunk, they are enough to prompt police to conduct a...

It's illegal to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.08 percent or more in Florida. It's dangerous to think that you can't be arrest if your BAC is below the legal limit, however. This isn't always the case. Police can make arrests in some situations, even if the evidence is inaccurate. An...

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have developed a prototype device — similar to an alcohol breathalyzer — that can potentially detect THC in a driver's breath, according to NPR. The first stages of development began in 2016, when several states began legalizing cannabis. The prototype was built by chemistry professor Alexander Star and electrical and computer engineering...

Holidays are a prime opportunity for police officers throughout Clay County to crack down on DUI offenders. Whether it's St. Patrick's Day, Labor Day Weekend, 4th of July, or the upcoming winter holidays, people tend to drink more than they normally do. Police know this, and they'll use the rise in holiday drunk driving as...