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Understanding the Juvenile Criminal Justice System in Jacksonville

The vast majority of juveniles in the Florida juvenile justice system have been arrested for minor juvenile crimes and infractions, such as truancy, marijuana possession, vandalism, and disorderly conduct. These young teens … Read More

Jacksonville Ranks Third in Florida Drunk Driving Fatalities

A new study published by Lending Tree examined the cities in Florida where drivers were most likely to get into a fatal drunk driving accident. Jacksonville ranked third in the state for … Read More

Don’t Get a DUI This Memorial Day

Jacksonville is the third-worst city in Florida when comes to getting involved in a deadly DUI crash. While Florida has seen a 6% decrease in DUI fatalities across the state, DUIs and … Read More

The Medications in Your Medicine Cabinet Could Cause Your DUI Arrest

Being pulled over for drunk driving can be nerve-wracking, even when you haven’t been drinking. The officer may treat you harshly or ask you to take a field sobriety … Read More

Understanding DUI Manslaughter in Jacksonville

In 2017, there were 515 fatalities due to DUIs in the state of Florida. While DUI fatalities decreased across the state in recent years, they are still unreasonably high in Jacksonville, Florida. According to … Read More

What is Included in a DUI Police Report?

If you have been arrested and charged with a DUI in Jacksonville, one of the first steps you should take is to obtain a copy of the police report. The police … Read More

What are Court Ordered Drug Tests?

If you are convicted of a crime in Jacksonville, or anywhere in the state of Florida, it is important to know all of the consequences you may face. Unfortunately, even once you’ve done your … Read More

Florida Man on Trial for Deadly BUI Found Dead on Third Day of Trial

On the morning of March 18, 2016, Judsen Cunningham gathered a dozen people together and promised them an afternoon of music, beer and festivities. Shortly after … Read More

Can I Get a DUI in a Self-Driving Car?

Car technology has rapidly advanced in recent years. From all-wheel drive to anti-braking technology, the safety of automobiles has improved drastically and saved countless lives. Now, safety advocates and car manufacturers … Read More

Understanding Ignition Interlock Devices after a DUI

If you’ve been arrested and charged with DUI in the state of Florida, you will face serious penalties and consequences. If convicted, you will lose your driver’s license, pay hefty fines, and in … Read More