Jacksonville Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

by adminMay 11, 2020 Uncategorized0 comments

STRESSED OUT OVER YOUR CRIMINAL CASE? STOP WORRYING HELP IS A PHONE CALL AWAY

CONTACT US NOW As stated previously, gathering facts early and talking to witnesses early can get us a jump on your case. With all the early evidence obtained our experience can lead us to know what legal defenses may be available to your case. This could simply involve issues related to bond at First Appearance Court. This may further lead to potential 10 Simple...

by luciaJuly 22, 2019 DUI0 comments

The Walk and Run Field Sobriety Test in Florida

What Are the Different Types of Field Sobriety Tests in FL? In our last blog article, we discussed some of the basics of what happens in a Driving Under the Influence investigation in Florida. We focused on Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus—or the “Eye Exercise”—part of the Standardized Field Sobriety Exercises. We will not focus on the next “SFSE” known as “Walk and Turn.” A Florida DUI officer or...

by luciaJuly 16, 2019 DUI0 comments

Types Field Sobriety Exercises in Florida: The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Sobriety Test

Will the officer make me recite the alphabet backwards? A few years back there was a viral video of an apparent driving-under-the-influence (“DUI”) investigation where a deputy asked a driver to recite the alphabet backwards. Numerous friends sent it to me and many seemed to be in an uproar over the unfairness of such a task. The most common comment I heard was, “I couldn’t do that sober!”...

by blackfinMarch 31, 2016 Criminal Defense0 comments

What to do if Your Child is Arrested

No parent ever plans to receive that call, but it happens to thousands of parents in the United States each year. You receive a call informing you that your child has been arrested. Instantly, you are overwhelmed with what to do – this is normal. Most individuals are not aware of what steps to take immediately after their child’s arrest. But, the actions you take could make a difference. Steps...

by blackfinMarch 24, 2016 Criminal Defense0 comments

Key Facts to Know About the Insanity Defense

The “insanity” defense is widely used in TV dramas and is popular among court cases shown in local and national news. While it seems like a quick way to get away with a crime, claiming insanity as a defense is much more complex – and unrealistic – than people realize. One accused of a crime may acknowledge that he committed the crime, but argues that he is not responsible for doing so because...

by blackfinMarch 17, 2016 DUI0 comments

Finding the Best DUI Attorney in Florida

When you are looking for a DUI attorney in Florida, you will most likely speak with a few attorneys before picking one to represent you. Consultations, which are typically free, are the best way to get to know a prospective attorney – and to decide if he or she is the right fit for your case. The best and most qualified attorneys will always welcome and appreciate client questions. It is...