In Duval County (Jacksonville), Florida, there are over 34,000 boats registered. As we approach the Summer months, boating becomes increasingly popular, and the Jacksonville area water ways become more crowded. As a result, boating under the influence of alcohol (BUI) arrests also increase this time of year. In the Jacksonville,…
When does speeding result in more than a traffic violation and become a criminal offense that can get you arrested and thrown in jail? It is not clear, but two Jacksonville drivers were recently arrested for allegedly driving well in excess of the speed limit, according to an article on…
Jevon Kearse, who was one of the best defensive players ever to play for the University of Florida, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) after a traffic stop in Tennessee this past weekend, according to an article on ESPN.com. According to police, Kearse’s vehicle…
After an arrest for drunk driving in Jacksonville, Florida the police officer is going to take your driver’s license away. If you are otherwise authorized to drive (i.e. your license is not suspended or revoked), the police officer will give you a ticket that will serve as a temporary driver’s…
Financial identity theft crimes are becoming more common in Florida as people resort to using less cash in favor of credit and debit cards. The following are a couple examples of increasingly common ways people are committing financial identity fraud to obtain the names and numbers on credit and debit…
Federal criminal charges were brought against a Florida man who allegedly attempted to obtain a high paying job with forged documents and false information, according to an article at www.Reuters.com. The Florida suspect has been charged with three counts of wire fraud by federal prosecutors after allegedly sending fraudulent documents…
A law enforcement officer was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) after he was found passed out in his truck which was stopped in the road, according to an article at www.News4Jax.com. The officer was given a field sobriety test which he reportedly failed, and was then…
Previously, if you lived in Florida and were convicted of a felony crime, you lost your right to vote. With the presidential election approaching along with several local Jacksonville, Florida elections, it is important for people who have been convicted of a felony crime to be aware that you now…
A Jacksonville (Duval County), Florida woman is a known criminal who shoplifts at various department stores. She was most recently seen stealing items at a Target store on Monument Road in Jacksonville, Florida, according to an article on www.Firstcoastnews.com. Department stores in Florida and across the country lose a significant…
In March, federal sentencing guidelines, which help a judge determine what kind a sentence a person will get after he/she is arrested and convicted of a federal crime, were changed as they apply to crack cocaine related crimes. Prior to the change, a person arrested and convicted for possessing a…