Does a failed breath test always lead to a DUI conviction?
You pull over as soon as you hear the sirens or notice the flashing lights behind you. When the officer walks up to your vehicle, you readily admit that you had been at a party or out to dinner because you only had one drink. The officer has you exit the vehicle and...
Can you get fired for a DUI?
The arrest/court aspect of a DUI is clearly your first concern after an arrest. You may wonder whether the traffic stop was valid, what the fines may look like or what defenses you may have if the case is going to trial. Whether this is your first DUI or not, the...
In trouble with the law out of your home state? Get help
As a tourist, you never want to face criminal charges somewhere you’re not from. It can be a major hassle that requires you to come back to the area for hearings or a trial. You’re not somewhere you’re familiar, so it’s not surprising that an arrest or accusations of...
Are those field sobriety tests accurate?
A police officer does not need to give you a breath test or a blood test to arrest you for driving under the influence. If they have reasonable suspicion to make a stop, they can put you through field sobriety tests. If you fail those tests, they can then arrest you...
Does coffee sober you up?
You go out drinking with a friend. At the end of the night, you remark that you think you’re too drunk to drive. No problem, your friend tells you. You’ll just stop and have a cup of coffee. That will sober you up so that you can drive home safely. This is a common...
You don’t have to be in a car to get a DUI
Naturally, most DUI charges happen to those who are driving cars, trucks and other vehicles. But does changing your mode of transportation protect you from a potential DUI? Say, for instance, that you plan to go out drinking with some friends who are in town for the...
What should you do at a Florida DUI checkpoint?
From a police perspective, there’s a lot that goes into setting up and managing a DUI checkpoint. However, once everything is in place, they only have one thing on their mind: finding people who are driving under the influence of alcohol. The best way to avoid trouble...
Young people may rather get a DUI than call their parents for a ride
For some parents, the only way they think they can address underage drinking is to completely outlaw it within the home. They tell their children that they’re never allowed to drink and set up strict ramifications if they’re ever caught consuming alcohol before they...
What penalties might you face for a first Florida DUI charge?
Driving under the influence (DUI) really is one of the most common criminal charges that people face in Florida. Since so many people get charged with this offense, there is a lot of misinformation floating around out there about what happens during a first DUI...
Spending time on the water? Have fun, but avoid a BUI charge
While most people are well aware of the term DUI -- which is short for "driving under the influence" -- many are less familiar with BUI. Otherwise known as "boating under the influence," BUI charges in Florida are quite serious, and like DUI charges, they can result...
