Informative, Current Legal Topics

Sullivan & Hepler regularly posts articles on legal topics that are important to you.  The attorneys of Sullivan & Hepler are here to help our clients with their Social Security disability, workers' compensation, and injury claims.  The library will keep you posted on informative, current legal topics.

Library Categories:

• Social Security Disability
• Workers' Compensation
• Criminal Defense

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Criminal Defense:

• Penalties for Florida DUI – First Offense   
  Description: Penalties for Florida DUI change depending on how many prior offenses you have on your record. No matter if this is your first or higher offense, a Jacksonville DUI defense attorney at Sullivan & Hepler can help you to protect your rights if you are charged with drinking and driving in Florida. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193.
• Internship with the public defender's office changed my life [PDF]   
  Description: As a law school student, Ruth Ann Hepler had her sites set on becoming a criminal prosecutor but an internship with the public defender's office changed her plans.
• Jacksonville Lawyer Ruth Ann Hepler discuss the penalties of a DUI charge in Florida on the radio show Advocate for Success.   
  Description: A DUI charge is a very serious charge that you should not handle alone. An experienced Jacksonville DUI attorney can help protect your rights and guide you through this complicated legal matter. Ruth Ann Hepler discuss the penalties and consequences of a DUI charge in the State of Florida on a local radio program. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193.
• I’ve Been Arrested for DUI in Florida – What Happens Now?   
  Description: A Florida DUI arrest isn’t the end of the world, especially if your case was mishandled by the arresting officer. A Jacksonville DUI defense attorney at Sullivan & Hepler can help you protect your rights if you are charged with drinking and driving in Florida. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193.
• Laws and Penalties for Reckless Driving in Florida   
  Description: It’s important to understand the laws and penalties involved when you are charged with reckless driving in Florida. A Jacksonville reckless driving attorney at Sullivan & Hepler can help you to protect your rights and understand your options to fight those charges. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193 to discuss your case.
• Reinstating Your License after a Florida DUI   
  Description: If you are facing Florida DUI charges an experienced Jacksonville DUI defense attorney from the Law Offices of Sullivan & Hepler can help you with your case. Request a FREE copy of our DUI defense guide, The State of Florida vs. You: The Accused’s Guide to Defending a Florida DUI Charge, or contact us for a FREE consultation – 800-295-4193
• Field Sobriety Tests and Their Flaws   
  Description: For decades police have been using varied field sobriety tests as a means to justify traffic stops for suspected DUI. A Jacksonville DUI defense attorney at Sullivan & Hepler can help you to protect your rights if you are charged with drinking and driving in Florida. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193.
• How Will My Florida DUI Affect My Car Insurance?   
  Description: If you are convicted of a Florida DUI, your auto insurance company will find out. Your rates could go up, or the company may cancel your policy and label you as a “high-risk driver.” A Jacksonville DUI defense attorney at Sullivan & Hepler can help you to protect your rights if you are charged with drinking and driving in Florida. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193.
• Do I Need a Florida DUI Attorney?   
  Description: The consequences for drunk driving in Florida are severe. A Jacksonville DUI defense attorney at Sullivan & Hepler can help you to protect your rights if you are charged with drinking and driving in Florida. Contact us today at 904-384-8808 or 1-800-295-4193.
• What to Expect if You Have Been Convicted of DUI in Florida   
  Description: Read this article to learn about the consequences of a Florida DUI conviction. If you have been accused of DUI in Florida, you don’t have to defend yourself. Contact an experienced Jacksonville DUI attorney at the law firm of Sullivan & Hepler at (904) 384-8808 or (866) 624-4213 for more information.
• Difference Between Florida Misdemeanors & Felonies   
  Description: Read this article to learn the punishments for Florida felony and misdemeanor charges. If you have been accused of a Florida crime, contact a Jacksonville criminal attorney at the law firm of Sullivan & Hepler today at (904) 384-8808 or (800) 295-4193.