By Whitney Lonker | Published November 18, 2012 | Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Tags: Jacksonville criminal lawyer, jacksonville defense attorney, jacksonville dui attorney, Jacksonville felony lawyer, murder, Oscar Pistorius |
s a Jacksonville criminal attorney, I often conference with clients who have a family member charged with murder just as Olympic hero and paraplegic, Oscar Pistorius has been. Many times these cases are all over the media and the defendant doesn’t stand a chance at a fair trial because the media is only privy to Read More
Read More8 Things to Know about the Ignition Interlock Device By Administrator1. August 2012 16:33 The ignition interlock device is a piece of equipment installed in your car which requires you to blow a blood alcohol content (BAC) level of .05 or below for your car to start. If the ignition interlock device registers a BAC Read More
Read MoreThe conventional way Jacksonville law enforcement measures blood alcohol content (BAC) level during a DUI stop is via a breathalyzer test. Many people charged with a DUI believe that measuring a BAC of .08 or over is a guarantee of a DUI conviction. As BAC is data the State of Florida can use against you, Read More
Read MoreThe main difference between a Misdemeanor DUI and a Felony DUI is the severity of penalties you will face if convicted. Of the two, the felony is the more serious charge and therefore, if you are convicted of a felony, the DUI penalties you will be facing are more severe than the DUI penalties of Read More
Read MorePeople in Jacksonville and throughout Florida, often make the mistake of thinking that because they were arrested for a DUI, they will be convicted of a DUI. However, having the right information when you are initially pulled over for a DUI, coupled with the right Jacksonville DUI attorney, can create a very strong possibility for Read More
Read MoreAs a Jacksonville DUI lawyer, with over 12 years of experience, I have helped many Jacksonville residents navigate the sometimes scary waters of DUI charges, and I know how scary it can be to be facing a potential DUI conviction. Understanding the law is the best way to ensure that a DUI charge, which is Read More
Read MoreAttending DUI school, also known as the Florida DUI program, is a requirement for all individuals charged with a DUI who want to attempt to get a hardship license. Here are 9 things to know about DUI school in Jacksonville. #1 There are different classes based on the type of DUI charge against you. DUI Read More
Read MoreGetting pulled over for a DUI can be a very scary and disconcerting experience. A DUI on your record can mean serious fines, insurance premiums increases, difficulty keeping or obtaining a job, community service, mandatory driving school, mandatory alcohol awareness school, prison time and more. The more information you have about your rights when pulled Read More
Read MoreBeing pulled over for a DUI in Jacksonville, or anywhere, can be a very frightening and disconcerting experience. As the leading Jacksonville DUI lawyer, I want to make sure you are aware of your rights in this situation. Below are four mistakes people make if they are pulled over for a DUI in Florida. 1. Read More
Read MoreUnderstanding what to do when you get a DUI can be confusing and complicated. Ensuring you get the best possible outcome after receiving a DUI begins by knowing what to do the moment you get pulled over by law enforcement and then every moment thereafter. The Lonker Law Group, Jacksonville’s DUI law firm, wants to Read More
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