Driving under the influence (DUI) charges are often misdemeanor offenses. Unless there are significant aggravating factors present, a drunk driving offense is usually a misdemeanor. Common aggravating factors that lead to harsher charges include the presence of...
If you're a young driver in Florida, it's critical to understand the state's strict DUI laws. For drivers under 21, the rules are different and the consequences severe. One wrong choice can lead to immediate and long-term ramifications. Florida’s "zero tolerance"...
Being accused of drunk driving may not feel like a major criminal allegation on the surface; however, the details surrounding the charge, the driver’s past DUI convictions and other factors related to the traffic crime could cause the driver to face felony charges. In...
Being pulled over for drunk driving causes most people distress and anxiety. Many Florida residents do not know their rights at a DUI stop. For example, Florida law does not require drivers pulled over for DUI to participate in field sobriety tests. What are field...
Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is a severe crime in Florida, and the penalties range from fines to the suspension of the individual's driver's license to imprisonment. Most convictions for driving under the influence are misdemeanors, which are crimes...
Substantial penalties attach to DUI convictions in Florida. These become more severe with repeated offenses, but even at the ground zero level, the first offense, a driver is looking at jail time, fees, license revocation, vehicle impoundment, possibly having to...
Here’s a possible future scenario: You go out to dinner and have a couple of mimosas over the course of the meal. You’re sure you’re below the legal limit, and you certainly don’t feel intoxicated — so you see no problem with driving yourself home. Your car, on the other hand, has a different opinion. Shortly after you start the…
If you’re a bit older, you may remember the time when each state had its own blood alcohol limit for drunk driving. You may even remember a time when it was more commonly .10, which is significantly higher than the standard .08 that is used today. Well, get ready, because the landscape is changing once again for drivers and the…
Most people are aware of the Miranda warning. When the police arrest someone, they typically inform them of their Miranda rights, which includes the right to remain silent. In the event the police pull you over on suspicion of DUI, you need to know what you can and cannot say. You need to separate fact from fiction to protect your rights.…
Do personal Breathalyzers actually work? Ever since companies figured out how to manufacturer small personal Breathalyzers fairly inexpensively, they’ve been appearing in bars and at parties — anywhere people are drinking. The idea is that people can use them to see if their blood alcohol content (BAC) is safely under the legal limit (.08 percent) to drive. They’re supposed to…
