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…
It’s all too easy to end up with a drunk driving charge these days. Most people mistakenly believe that they’re safe from charges as long as their blood alcohol content (BAC) is below .08. However, that not true. In fact, a simple traffic stop can turn into a legal nightmare for a driver who has had even a single drink.…
In our last post, we talked about the massive financial consequences of a DUI. And in the post before that, we discussed the serious nature of a DUI charge, and how these offenses can leave the accused in a tough spot. Today, we want to give hope to those that are accused of this violation because there are indeed effective…
If there is one thing you shouldn’t do after being pulled over for drunk driving, it’s make fun of the situation. Officers don’t take it lightly when you don’t listen to their instructions or are so intoxicated that you don’t even realize what you’re doing. Take for example this case involving a Florida man who decided to do cartwheels when…
Despite the warnings on many prescription and over-the-counter medicine pill bottles about drugs causing drowsiness or dizziness – and not operating vehicles or heavy machinery – many people still drive while taking medications. In some cases this is not a problem. However, if a drug label has warnings such as these, you need to be careful. It is dangerous for…
If you’re planning to drive during the holidays this year, be prepared to see more Florida Highway Patrol officers on the roads. The Florida Highway Patrol has reported that it will be spending more time on the roads during the Christmas and New Year’s holidays in response to the growing risk of drunk driving. Tourists make their way down to…
