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Being stopped by police can be a scary situation, especially if you don’t know why you’re being stopped. Not knowing how to handle such an encounter may worsen the situation. According to the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), it’s up to police to prevent an encounter from escalating into something worse.  Still, it is critical...

Florida doesn’t mess around when it comes to theft – even crimes that most states consider petit theft. In Florida, theft involving property with a value equal to or greater than $300 can result in a felony charge. While some state lawmakers seek to raise the threshold for what constitutes a felony, this seemingly minor...

Refusing to take a breathalyzer test can be a crime in Florida. Police officers have the power to immediately suspend your license to drive. No questions asked.  But there are ways to get it back, even if you are charged with driving under the influence. You need to move quickly though – you only have 10 days to take action or you...

Out-of-pocket costs. Embarrassment. Damage to reputation. Loss of freedom. Loss of job. These are some of the consequences of driving under the influence (DUI) arrest and conviction.  If you’ve been charged with DUI in Northeast Florida, you’ll want to know what you’re facing in the weeks, months and even years to come. A drunk driving arrest is a serious...

Out-of-pocket costs. Embarrassment. Damage to reputation. Loss of freedom. Loss of a job. These are some of the consequences of a driving under the influence (DUI) arrest. If you’ve been charged with DUI in Northeast Florida, you’ll want to know what you’re facing in the weeks, months and even years to come. A drunk driving...

Some of the largest facilities housing the mentally ill in America today are not able to handle mental illness adequately. This is because, at their core, they simply are not designed to handle the needs of mentally ill individuals and do not have the means to provide the one-on-one care many patients require. These are...

The pervasive use of social media is helping police and prosecutors charge people with crimes more easily - with significant consequences for people who are facing charges. No longer for just the technically savvy, social media is ubiquitous and helps police find information and witnesses that used to stay hidden. With a quick computer search,...

Knowing what to do if you are ever wrongfully arrested can make a huge difference for your future. Police officers can make mistakes. They may inaccurately judge a situation or arrest the wrong person while in pursuit of a suspect. When mistakes are made, your freedom could be on the line In a recent incident at...

Tough new drug laws in Florida will deal harsher penalties, including mandatory-minimum prison sentences, to many criminal defendants, particularly those ensnared by the opioid crisis. News4Jax reported that new measures which took effect July 1 will limit doctors' ability to write prescriptions for certain narcotics used to treat acute pain to only 3 days. The...

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...