Tyler V. Gates, Author at Gates Law Firm

Tyler Gates is the founder of Gates Law Firm in Jacksonville, Florida, where he focuses exclusively on criminal defense, including DUI and drug-related offenses. A graduate of Florida Coastal School of Law, Tyler began his career gaining significant courtroom experience at the Public Defender’s Office and the Office of Regional Conflict Counsel, trying over thirty cases to verdict. Before establishing his own firm in 2022, he served as a partner at a prominent local defense firm. He is an active member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (FACDL).

LATEST ARTICLES BY: Tyler V. Gates

What Is Considered a Sex Crime in Jacksonville, FL?

By Tyler V. Gates

Criminal Defense

Last Modified on Dec 15, 2025

Sex crimes in Jacksonville, FL are defined as any illegal act involving sexual activity or behavior that violates state law. These offenses can range from non-consensual acts to crimes involving minors and certain types of online conduct. Common sex crimes in Jacksonville include sexual battery,…

Dec2025

How Many Murders Happen in Jacksonville? 2026 Statistics

By Tyler V. Gates

Criminal Defense

Last Modified on Jan 08, 2026

Jacksonville, Florida recorded 76 murders in 2024, representing a significant decrease from 148 murders in 2023. Halfway through 2025, there have been 31 recorded murders so far, putting the city on pace for potentially fewer homicides than the previous year, continuing a downward trend that…

Jan2026

Jacksonville, FL, Crime Rate 2026 – Latest Statistics

By Tyler V. Gates

Criminal Defense

Last Modified on Jan 08, 2026

Jacksonville, FL has a relatively high crime rate compared to state and national averages as of 2025. The city's total annual crime rate is 64 per 1,000 residents, consisting of 51.56 property crimes and 12.43 violent crimes per 1,000 people. A person's chance of being…

Jan2026

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LATEST ARTICLES BY: Tyler V. Gates

What Is Considered a Sex Crime in Jacksonville, FL?

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