DUI

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...

You know that it’s illegal to drive under the influence. If you’ve been drinking and your blood alcohol concentration is over 0.08%, you could be charged with a DUI. It’s very clear that the police often consider there to be no reason for someone to be able to be...

When the police pull you over, it’s required that the officer has “reasonable suspicion” of criminal activity.  Once an officer pulls you over based on reasonable suspicion, they have the legal right to conduct a limited investigation. If the investigation results in...

A series of poor life choices that leads to an arrest and conviction for drunk driving can have far-reaching consequences on a person’s life. Besides the legal consequences, a Florida DUI conviction can also hurt your career and employability. Here are three ways a...

Being pulled over by the police is a scary situation. If the officer accuses you of driving under the influence, it makes the situation even worse.  While being arrested and charged with DUI in Florida isn’t something anyone plans for, there are mistakes that the...

If you’re new to Florida, now is a good time to learn about the different DUI laws and regulations in the state. One of the things that may differ from where you come from is the legality of DUI checkpoints. Florida does use DUI checkpoints to stop drunk or impaired...