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...
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs and alcohol, you can bet that the police think they have a good case – but, do they? Did the police follow the law when arresting you? Were there any legal blunders on their part that could affect...
You may know that the legal blood alcohol concentration limit for driving with alcohol in your system is .08%. That knowledge is helpful, but what may help more is understanding just how quickly your body could reach that BAC. It is much easier to reach .08% than...
With any criminal offense, there is a certain social stigma attached, and DUI offenses are no exception. You have most likely spent many years establishing your brand and reputation. These are factors that are worth protecting. The negative impacts of a DUI conviction...
People come to Florida to vacation and have a good time. Most people don’t expect that they’ll end up leaving the state with criminal charges hanging over their heads. It’s imperative to remember that drunk driving is illegal in Florida, so be sure you find a...
If an officer of the law pulls you over in Florida, they have a right to ask you for a breath, urine or blood test under implied consent laws. If you refuse to give a sample, then you can lose your license for a year for a first-time refusal. Does that seem unfair?...