Being charged with driving under the influence in Florida can present many problems. Jail time, fines and the loss of driving privileges are some of the problems after a conviction. The duration for these consequences can vary with the severity of the allegations....
Double jeopardy protections may not preclude all litigation
The protections against being tried more than once and punished more than once for the same occurrence predates the United States Constitution and is one of the earliest recognized principles of modern jurisprudence. Although the Fifth Amendment specifically...