DUI

No one sets out to get arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), of course. But the fact is that a DUI offense is remarkably easy to rack up. All it takes is to get stopped by the police after you have consumed alcoholic beverages. You may not even feel as if...

Police officers play a crucial role in keeping us safe. From guiding traffic to responding to car accidents to responding to accidents and pulling drunk drivers off the road, these public servants dedicate their lives to ensuring public safety.  But the police cannot...

DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints or roadblocks, are temporary stops set up by law enforcement agencies to detect and deter drivers who may be operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs. These checkpoints are usually established in...

Breathalyzer tests measure blood alcohol concentration/content (BAC) based on how much alcohol is in the air you breathe out. In Florida, you may be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol when your BAC level is 0.08 or above.  However, different...

You were stopped and pulled over when driving in Florida. Law enforcement claimed that they had reason to believe that you may have been impaired when driving. You cooperated and took part in a roadside breathalyzer test. Unfortunately, the test found that your blood...

It’s that time of year when schools all over Florida hold proms, graduations and other end-of-the-school-year celebrations. If you are the parent of a teenager, chances are good that your teen is clamoring to attend at least some of these festivities. You want your...

One of the biggest reasons people still drive drunk, despite rules and regulations, is because of misinformation. Misinformation can lead people to believe that they’re safe to drive as long as they use a few simple tricks. However, there’s often little to no truth...

When a Florida police officer pulls someone over because they suspect that the motorist in question may be driving under the influence (DUI), they will likely ask questions and will then have them exit the vehicle. They may then ask the motorist to participate in...

In cases where someone realizes that they may be too intoxicated to drive legally, but they still need to use their vehicle, the best option may simply be to look for another form of transportation. For example, someone who has driven to the bar may still be able to...

Florida doesn’t have one of the more stringent ignition interlock device (IID) laws in the country. However, an IID is required to drive after a second or subsequent DUI conviction or on a first conviction if a person’s blood alcohol level (BAL) was determined to be...