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DMV IN DISARRAY DURING COVID-19?

Answers to some very important issues regarding DMV office closures and issuance of hardship licenses.

With all the madness surrounding state office and courthouse closures over the past two weeks, many Floridians have found themselves … Read More

‘SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO’?

This classic by the Clash hits home in 2020.

The words ring eerily similar to our current state of affairs:

“Should I stay or should I go now? If I go there … Read More

Covid-19: AREA COURT CLOSURES AND THINGS TO KNOW ON HOW TO GET YOUR CASE MOVING!

The COVID-19 Pandemic has created shockwaves throughout the nation’s court system like nothing before. High courts are issuing stays of constitutional rights such as one’s … Read More

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

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 DUI … 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