Kevin M. Cobbin Attorney At Law

Are we confused about the protections of the Stand Your Ground Law in Florida?

I want to hear from you Jacksonville...Are we confused about this law and its protections? 

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What Could Happen If You Are Convicted of a DUI

A DUI conviction is a serious felony in the State of Florida. In addition to the danger drunk drivers pose to themselves and others when they are driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they can face license suspension or revocation, potential job loss, and a myriad of fines, community service hours, and imprisonment. To find out more about the specifics of these potential consequences, see below:

Fines
Depending on your blood alcohol content (BAC) level, there are differing levels of consequences of a DUI conviction that will lighten your wallet by between $500 and $5,000 dollars. When considered in context with the opportunity costs of your prison sentence, your community service requirements, and expenses associated with the suspension of your license, DUIs can be a very costly affair.

Jail Time
A first time DUI conviction can result in up to six months in prison, and nine months if a driver’s BAC is higher than .20%. A fourth-, fifth-, or sixth-time offender may face up to five full years in prison. In some cases, time spent at a residential alcoholism treatment center may count toward a DUI prison sentence.

Community Service
Most drivers convicted of DUI in Florida will have to spend at least fifty hours serving the community as part of his or her legal punishment. An experienced criminal defense attorney may be able to help you reduce those hours.

Vehicle Impoundment
It is standard for the car a driver was handling under the influence of alcohol to be impounded for ten days following a DUI conviction. Again, a criminal defense attorney may be able to help you avoid this unpleasant and inconvenient repercussion.

Safe Driving Course
All drivers convicted of DUI will be asked to enroll in a DUI education course of some sort, at least initially.

Insurance Spike
Another negative financial consequence of a DUI infraction is the nearly certain insurance premium increase the convicted offender faces.

A driver is only subjected to these punishments if he or she has been treated fairly and in accordance with the law by the police officers making the arrest, in addition to there being clear and conclusive evidence that the driver was driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time he or she was arrested. If you believe you have been wrongly accused of a DUI in Jacksonville or St. Augustine, contact Kevin M. Cobbin, Attorney at Law today to determine whether you can appeal your DUI conviction. Call (888) 824-5179 to find out more about our criminal and personal injury attorney services today.

Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

Learn More About The Law And The Importance Of Having A Lawyer On Your Side With These Resources

In order to protect your rights, it is important that you hire a skilled Jacksonville defense attorney to argue on your behalf. For more information about your case or to learn more about our recent blog topics, call Kevin M. Cobbin, Attorney at Law at (888) 824-5179.  

• It’s important that you act very carefully in the moments after a car accident. For more information, visit this page from Edmunds.com.

• Do you want to learn more about the consequences of a felony conviction? Take a look at these federal statutes from Justice.gov.

• Florida DUI laws are fairly complicated. Learn more about them at this page from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. 

Going Out This Weekend for St. Patrick's Day? Be Safe With This DrinkTracker App

Though going out and having a few drinks is a perfectly acceptable way to have fun, driving home afterwards is not only irresponsible, but also incredibly dangerous to your health and the well-being of everyone else on the road. To ensure your own safety and that of others, it’s important that you keep track of how much you drink.

With the DrinkTracker Breathalyzer iPhone app, you’ll be able to keep close tabs on your drinking all night long. After entering your gender, age, weight, and height, DrinkTracker can estimate your blood alcohol content based on the number of drinks you have. Still, DrinkTracker should not be used to determine whether or not you’re okay to drive.

If you’ve recently been charged with a DUI, you should contact Kevin M. Cobbin, Attorney at Law. Mr. Cobbin has years of criminal defense experience defending victims of circumstance from all over the Jacksonville area.  Call him today at (888) 824-5179 to see how he can help you as well.  

Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. You should contact your attorney to obtain advice with respect to any particular issue or problem. Use and access to this website or any of the links contained within the site do not create an attorney-client relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the firm or any individual attorney.

Kevin M. Cobbin at Real Talk Real Change III

Kevin M. Cobbin, Attorney at Law was a panelist at the "Real Talk, Real Change III: Youth Rights - Right Now" event, which was picked up by First Coast News.  In a great article about the event, they discuss the event and the various panelists' contributions to the discussion.  Each panelist came from a different area of expertise, with Cobbin coming from the legal perspective. 

" A legal and juvenile justice perspective, panelist Mr. Kevin Cobbin,
Esq., Attorney explained depending on the situation youth can exercise their rights when approached / questioned by law enforcement. The key is be respectful and not confrontational. Youth can request the presence of parents and an attorney at any time."

Mr. Cobbin was honored to once again be a part of such a great event.  An active member in the community and a father himself, Mr. Cobbin believes in working hard to keep Jacksonville youth focused on education and morals, not on activities that could have them end up needing a lawyer. For more information, call Kevin M. Cobbin, Attorney at Law today at  (888) 824-5179.