Category Archives: DUI Defense
Steps You Can Take To Strengthen A DUI Defense
When you are pulled over for drunk driving or charged for driving under the influence (DUI), it can be incredibly stressful. After all, your future freedom could be hanging in the balance. But it is important to realize that not every drunk driving case is the same. There are a range of factors that… Read More »
What Is In A Clearwater DUI Retainer Agreement?
Being arrested for a DUI is a very scary experience. You may know you would benefit from the guidance of a lawyer but be unsure of the process. When you reach out to an attorney, they will ask you to sign a retainer agreement. And if you have never hired a lawyer before, you… Read More »
Defenses For A Third DUI
It is very dangerous to drive while intoxicated, it puts the life of the driver and others on the road at risk. Because driving drunk is so dangerous, Florida takes driving under the influence seriously. If you have been arrested for a DUI, and it is not your first charge, it is possible you… Read More »
My Spouse Has Been Arrested, What Do I Do?
It is very upsetting to receive a call and learn your spouse has been arrested. But there are things you can and should do if someone you care about is arrested, whether that individual is your fiance, spouse, or significant other. First of all, you need to remind your loved one that they have… Read More »
Can I Refuse A Florida Breathalyzer Test?
If you were swerving while driving or displaying another behavior that led to a police officer pulling you over, it is possible law enforcement will want to proceed with a breathalyzer test. But if you are coming home from a party or dinner with friends and you had a couple of drinks at the… Read More »
Intoxicated Individuals And Leaving A Crash Scene
Florida takes driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol seriously. A DUI arrest can be followed by heavy fines and other tough consequences, including loss of freedom through incarceration. And the penalties you are facing will become much more severe if you also flee from an accident scene. If you are involved and… Read More »
Steps After A DUI Arrest
There are penalties in place when individuals are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida. While it is common knowledge that driving drunk is against the law, many people facing charges do not understand the steps following an arrest, particularly if they are a first time offender. It is important to have… Read More »
Four Things To Know About Florida DUIs
DUI is an abbreviation for driving under the influence, meaning a person is under the influence of controlled substances or alcoholic beverages. There are blood alcohol levels in place for law enforcement to determine if you are under the influence. So, for example, if you have a blood alcohol level that is .08% or… Read More »
Unusual Clearwater DUI Situations
When people think of drunk driving in Florida, images of a person openly drinking a can of beer or bottle of alcohol while swerving and speeding in a car on a highway or open road may come to mind. In reality, there are a variety of situations that can lead to a DUI in… Read More »
Traffic Violations And Florida Arrests
If you are pulled over in Florida and receive a ticket, what type of traffic ticket you receive will depend on the violation. Both civil and criminal traffic violations are possible. Civil traffic tickets typically result in fines. Points are also a civil ticket penalty. All of this and more could occur if you… Read More »