Category Archives: DUI Defense
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 »
Preparing For A Florida ALR Hearing
Your Florida arrest for driving under the influence (DUI) will likely lead down two paths. One is criminal, because drunk driving is illegal there will be fines and possible incarceration if you are convicted. And the second path is in the form of vehicle sanctions, meaning it could result in you losing your license…. Read More »
Florida Minors And DUI Charges
Minor DUIs fall under zero tolerance policy rules in the state of Florida. Driving under the influence in these situations is zero tolerance because it is illegal to drink alcohol if you are under 21 years old. If you are operating a motor vehicle, be it a motorcycle, car, or boat, and have a… Read More »
Driving Drunk In Florida And Child Endangerment
If there are minors in a vehicle when a person is pulled over for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, the penalties following a conviction can be severe. This is because there are enhanced consequences in place to help protect passengers who are minors, under the age of 18. Beyond the enhanced DUI… Read More »
Florida Law Prohibits Open Containers In Cars
There are open container laws in many, but not all, U.S. states. An open container law is a rule that prohibits people in motor vehicles from having open containers of alcohol. In Florida, these rules are true for moving cars and cars that are parked. The language of the laws and their penalties vary… Read More »
What If I Fail A Florida Sobriety Test?
Failing a sobriety test can lead to criminal penalties and suspension of your driver’s license. Losing a license can be a significant loss if you rely on your car to work and manage your personal life. How long the suspension will last will depend on the situation. If you have past DUIs that will… Read More »
Consequences For A First Offense DUI In Florida
Drunk driving carries penalties in Florida and around the country. This is a reality even if you have never been pulled over and charged with a driving under the influence (DUI) charge before. First offenses can lead to suspended licenses, fines, jail time, and more. Consequences can be enhanced for first offenders who have… Read More »
Does A Florida Arrest Affect My Credit Score?
Nobody wants to be arrested, and there are many reasons why. For example, if you are convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Florida, you could be facing large fines, loss of reputation, and jail time. If that weren’t enough, the process can also have a negative impact on… Read More »