In Florida, county Clerk of Court offices are required to hold annual Drivers License Reinstatement Days, otherwise known as Operation Green Light. With many courthouses across the state closed to the public, some counties are holding these events virtually, so it is important to check with your local Clerk of Court in advance. This incentive …
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In the most recent statistics available, which is from 2019, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles reports that in Duval County, Florida more than 9,700 citations were issued to drivers for unlawfully driving while their license was either suspended or revoked (Florida Statute 322.34) and more than 4,500 citations were issued to …
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There is no doubt views regarding marijuana usage in the State of Florida are changing. Beginning in 2016, medical marijuana was introduced. Since then, it has been tweaked and expanded in a variety of ways, including the legalization of smokable marijuana for medical card holders. This year, the legislature will consider a bill to improve …
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According to the most recent data available from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, law enforcement issued nearly 3 million traffic citations in Florida in 2019. Locally, there were over 128,000 issued in Duval County and over 27,000 issued in Clay County. These citations can be broken down into three different violations …
Luke Law LLC, located at 1405 Kingsley Avenue in Orange Park is once again a drop off location for Toys for Tots! Last year we filled our box several times over and won the Commander’s Award for outstanding support. This year, we are asking our clients, friends, and neighbors for the same help and generosity. …
As a DUI practitioner, I get asked all the time whether it’s a good idea to provide a breath sample when a person gets arrested. Personally, I don’t have universal advice I give people and I’m not going to do that here, but I will provide you with some basic information. This is not comprehensive …
The Confrontation Clause found in the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees a criminal defendant the right to confront witnesses against them (1). A few days ago my children, 19 and 23 years old, told me and my wife that the impeachment process was unfair because Trump has not had the opportunity to …
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Starting July 1, 2019, texting while driving will become a primary traffic offense in Florida. This means law enforcement can stop a driver for this and this alone. As a legal practitioner, I want to warn people that law enforcement uses traffic stops for much more than just issuing tickets and this new law gives …
I must admit that I am not too “hip” with social media or online business reviews. Until recently I thought “Yelp” was something a puppy does. Nevertheless, our office received a review on Yelp in January that was less than flattering. While we have not been able to identify the author, the post itself reveals …
Chances are your favorite news source has recently ran a story about the FBI using a confidential informant to help investigate a case. Many law enforcement agencies use confidential informants, including those here in Clay County, St. Johns County, and Jacksonville. Did you know confidential informants have rights? Unfortunately, it took the tragic death of …
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