Since last summer, Florida has had some of the toughest fentanyl-related laws in the country. WPTV 5 reported on the law, House Bill 477, which was signed into law in July 2017. Under this law, individuals who possess large amounts of fentanyl face drug trafficking charges with lengthy mandatory minimum sentences. In addition, fentanyl dealers...
Read MoreGovernment Technology recently reported the ongoing effects of body-camera videos on criminal cases. Experienced Clay County criminal defense attorneys know such footage can cut both ways. You are likely most familiar with footage of on-duty officers when allegations of police brutality arise, dating all the way back to the Rodney King case in Los Angeles....
Read MoreDrivers have important constitutional rights which protect them during a DUI stop. Answers to incriminating questions, field sobriety tests, and tests of blood or breath can all incriminate a driver for drunk driving. This is why the protections of the Fourth and Fifth Amendments are so important during these procedures. It is also important for...
Read MoreAn illegal search is one in which a law enforcement officer invades a person’s legal expectation of privacy of his or her person, property, or papers. Case law in recent years has also explored the extent to which suspects have a reasonable expectation of privacy over the electronic contents of their phones and mobile devices....
Read MoreCitizens often wonder how they can safely interact with police officers, whose job it is to serve and protect the public. It's best to practice caution when being questioned by the police in any circumstance. Anything you say can later be used to indict you for a crime, even if you're 100 percent innocent. The...
Read MoreIn the wake of the current opioid crisis, Florida prosecutors and law enforcement have stepped up their efforts to crack down on the growing epidemic. However, filling prison cells with those who suffer from addiction may not be an effective way to combat the problem. An ongoing problem calls for new measures That's why one...
Read MoreRecent data released by the FBI indicates that drug arrests are on the rise across the United States. This trend has serious implications for the thousands of Floridians who are arrested every year on suspicion of drug-related offenses. Long prison terms and staggering fines can affect a defendant’s life for years to come. It is...
Read MoreA drunk driving arrest is not just a frightening experience - it also places a suspect’s constitutional rights at stake. By knowing what to do during and after a drunk driving arrest, suspects can protect their rights under state and federal law. The legal advice of a Jacksonville criminal defense attorney can also help DUI...
Read MoreLaw enforcement agencies across the country increase their DUI enforcement efforts during the holiday season. DUI checkpoints, public awareness campaigns, and other strategic efforts can all increase the likelihood of being arrested for DUI over the Thanksgiving holiday. Be sure to contact an experienced Jacksonville DUI lawyer after any DUI arrest. You have constitutional rights...
Read MoreWhile DUI checkpoints can be important safety measures, they also have the potential for violation of a person’s constitutional rights. Drivers have legal rights which are protected by both the Constitution and state laws. Learn more about how to protect these rights during interactions with law enforcement officers at DUI checkpoints. The Do’s and Don’ts...
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