Drunk Driving Attorney Florida - Kate Mesic

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Law Offices of Kate Mesic, PA 1912 Hamilton Street, Suite 204 Jacksonville, FL 32210 Call (904) 388-4030 ext. 408

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Law Offices of Kate Mesic, PA 1912 Hamilton Street, Suite 204

Jacksonville, FL 32210

Call (904) 388-4030 ext. 408

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About Kate Mesic, Esquire

Kate Mesic is an experienced and compassionate trial attorney who has extensive experience in litigating both criminal and civil cases and understands the benefits of settling cases before trial.

Mrs. Mesic received her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law in 2007 and was admitted to the Florida Bar the same year.

After several years, Mrs. Mesic accepted a position with a local firm in the City of Jacksonville, where she practiced primarily in the areas of Creditor’s Rights and Judgment Enforcement.

In 2009, she was admitted to the Middle District of Florida and handled various bankruptcy matters representing creditors.

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Areas of Practice

We handle all criminal offenses, including DUI.

We aggressively represent our clients in all criminal cases. We defend their rights and make sure they are treated fairly.

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Underage Drinking and Open Containers

Many people are arrested in Duval, Clay, and St. Johns counties on a daily basis. If this unfortunate incident has happened to you, please call our office to see if we can help!

If you have been arrested for

Open Container in a car

Open Container in the street

Underage Drinking

Getting alcohol for Minors

Call 388-4030

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Open Container in a car: If you have an open container with alcohol in your car. The driver will get a traffic ticket with a fine of $73.00 to $90.00. This traffic ticket can also be given to a passenger in the car, and the fine is between $43.00 and $60.00.

Open Container in the street: An open container can be an open bottle, a cup, a glass or a flask, which contains alcohol. Jacksonville ordinances make specific exception to when it is legal to have an open container, otherwise, you can get a criminal ticket even if you are over 21 years old.

This offense is punishable by up to 60 days in jail and up to a $500.00 fine.

Underage Drinking and Open Containers

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Underage Drinking:- In order to purchase, possess or consume alcohol, you must be 21 years of age. The first offense of Possession of Alcohol under 21 is a second degree misdemeanor, but the second becomes a first degree misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to $1,000.00 fine.

Providing alcohol to Minors:- Florida statute 562.111 makes it illegal to serve, give or sell an alcohol beverage to a person under 21 years old, you will face criminal charges.

The penalties can increase depending on how many times you have been convicted previously.

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Contact Us

Law Offices of Kate Mesic, PA 1912 Hamilton Street, Suite 204, Jacksonville, FL 32210

(904) 388-4030 ext. 408

904-328-2081

[email protected]

http://www.mesiclaw.com