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…
Drunk driving is considered by many to be one of the worst things you can do behind the wheel. However, every day, people who thought they were able to drive safely are arrested for drunk driving. If they’re lucky, no one was harmed. However, too often, the drunk driver, passengers and people in other vehicles are left injured or dead.…
Drunk driving is a serious problem on the roads today, and if you’ve been accused of it, you should know that you need to defend yourself right away. The severity of accidents involving drunk drivers is one of the reasons why it’s looked down on so much, and there are many laws that can impact you if you’re convicted. Even…
Driving under the influence can land you in trouble with the law, but a first-time offense isn’t as severe as a second or third. Your attorney can help you look into the facts of your case, so you can see how to best defend yourself against the potential punishments. If you’ve been caught and were driving under the influence of…
Now that the holiday season is here, you can count on people hosting parties. Many of those parties will involve alcoholic beverage, such as eggnog. If you plan on drinking anything that contains alcohol, make plans ahead of time to get home so that you don’t end up drinking and driving. If something happens and you do drive home after…
