Many people assume a first DUI is an automatic misdemeanor, but that’s not always the case in Florida. You may be charged with a felony offense even without a criminal history. The charges you will face depend on the circumstances of your case. Here’s what you need to...
The fact that you are not meant to drive after consuming too much alcohol is not news to anyone. There have been laws prohibiting it and campaigns about the dangers of mixing alcohol and driving for a very long time. So why do so many people still end up being...
Alcohol consumption at parties is relatively common. Most people assume that if they are of legal drinking age and make safe choices, they can drink as much as they want. People treat alcohol as a social lubricant and may drink freely, especially if they know they...
When someone receives a DUI conviction in Florida, their driver’s license will likely be suspended. The length of the suspension depends on the nature of the offense and the driver’s record. Even for a first DUI offense in which no one was injured, there is a minimum...
Driving under the influence (DUI) charges may follow a traffic stop or a collision. Motorists who were allegedly under the influence of drugs or alcohol face criminal charges, rather than simply receiving a traffic ticket. People facing DUI charges may contemplate...
A DUI arrest is not always a straightforward process. Police officers are expected to follow specific procedures, and deviations from these protocols can have significant legal ramifications. Could one of these errors invalidate your arrest and lead to a dismissal?...
Imagine cruising down a Florida highway and seeing flashing lights in your rearview mirror. A cop asks you to stop and take a chemical impairment test. Panic sets in. Should you refuse? Before you decide, it's crucial to understand what happens next. This blog...
The image of a DUI often involves flashing lights and a car pulled over to the side of the road. But what about bicycles? Can you still get in trouble with the law if you ride a bike instead of driving a car after having a few drinks? In Florida, you can encounter DUI...
It is summer in Florida, and you may have likely heard on the news or in papers that police in your area are setting up DUI checkpoints especially during days and times when people are likely to be drinking alcohol. While we can all agree that drunk driving should be...
The sudden death of a loved one from an impaired driver confounds an already emotionally complicated process. Raw emotions took center stage after a judge agreed to sentence a woman to four years in prison for operating a motor vehicle in 2018 while intoxicated that...
