DUI

Florida is known for its beautiful waterways, making boating a popular recreational activity all over the state. As a result, Floridians and visitors alike need to understand their rights and responsibilities when operating watercraft.  For example, allegedly...

Most drivers become incredibly anxious when they see the flashing lights of a police cruiser behind them in traffic. People may also feel quite stressed when they notice police vehicles ahead of them in traffic. They may be about to encounter a driving under the...

If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), you may lose your driver's license. It may be suspended for a particular period.  So, when can this happen?  When you refuse to submit to a chemical test Anyone driving in Florida automatically consents to...

If you are arrested for intoxicated driving, you may – very understandably – be wondering whether a record of that concern will be made public. Under Florida's public records law, also known as the Sunshine Law, most criminal records, including those for DUI arrests,...

A DUI (driving under the influence) conviction can significantly impact various aspects of a person’s life, potentially including their child custody rights. While a DUI conviction alone does not automatically result in a loss of custody, it can play a role in...

Anyone who accepts the privilege of operating a vehicle in Florida is deemed to have given consent to an approved chemical or physical test if they are lawfully arrested for allegedly committing a crime while driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle. This is...

Drivers can get arrested for drunk driving in a number of different situations. Some people get pulled over for unrelated issues, only for an officer to determine that they seem visibly impaired. Some people get arrested because they fail tests after a car crash....

The idea that someone might get arrested for a driving under the influence (DUI) offense on their way home from a party or a football game isn't a surprising one. Social events are often where people enjoy the most alcohol. Many drunk driving enforcement efforts...

The legal limit is the upper limit for blood alcohol concentration (BAC). Someone who is over this limit could be arrested on drunk driving charges. It is still possible to be arrested, even with a BAC that is under the legal limit, if there are other indications of...

College students know that Florida is the place to go to unwind during spring break. However, it’s too easy for them to forget that overindulging in alcohol and drugs during this time can land them in hot water. Students on spring break who are detained in Vero Beach...