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…
DUIs have long-term consequences that extend beyond jail time or a fine. Interestingly, many extremely conscientious drivers do end up with DUIs, which ruin their clean driving records. These individuals aren’t bad people, but as a result of a bad decision, they may have several long-term consequences to deal with. A DUI conviction’s most obvious consequence is that your criminal…
When you think of a drunk driver, you probably think of someone in a car or truck. You don’t think of people riding their bikes, using a skateboard or riding on a lawn mower. In fact, you might even think someone drinking a beer is fairly common while they mow their lawns. As true as that is, driving a lawn…
If you are caught driving drunk or are stopped and accused of driving drunk, it’s vital that you defend yourself against those allegations. As someone charged with a DUI or DWI, there are several defenses you can choose from that can help you protect yourself. Failing to defend yourself early could result in charges and penalties you don’t deserve. How…
Drunk driving is a serious matter because it can lead to death, injury and property destruction. All of these are reasons why the laws in Florida are so harsh when it comes to drunk driving. If you are facing a first-time drunk driving charge, you might be very worried. The entire process might seem mystifying. It is imperative that you…
Now that the summer is almost here, Fort Lauderdale is going to be a party city. From spring break to Memorial Day, people have barbeques and all sorts of other parties. Many of these are full of alcoholic offerings. While there isn’t anything wrong with enjoying alcohol when you are out with your friends, you have to ensure that you…
Spring break is over for nearly everyone, but prom and graduation are coming up soon for millions of teens across Florida and the rest of the country. While these are times of celebration, they’re also, for too many young people, occasions for too much drinking. When they get behind the wheel, the results can be tragic. About 1,000 young people…
As we discussed in our previous blog, spring break is a time that is meant to be fun. If you are out drinking, make sure that you aren’t doing anything that can land you in legal trouble. One action you most certainly need to avoid is driving drunk. We know that mistakes happen. If your mistake was driving drunk, you need…
With college students all over the country on spring break — heading here to Florida and other warm location — it’s essential more than ever to remember the dangers of drunk driving. While individual state laws regarding the legal drinking age and the specific penalties for DUIs vary, a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 can get you arrested in every…
