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…
As we head into the holiday season, we’re approaching some of the deadliest days of the year on the road for drivers. That’s true even here in South Florida where we don’t have to deal with the snowy conditions that other Americans face during the winter, because many fatal crashes during this time are alcohol-related. The evening before Thanksgiving is…
If you are driving a commercial vehicle at the time of a traffic stop and are found to be driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you could be in deep trouble with the law. You will likely lose your license, and you will be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle for at least a year if you…
Florida law sets penalties for drunk driving, as well as driving under the influence of drugs. Convictions can result in fines, community service, incarceration, probation and vehicle impoundment. When you think about the severity of the penalties, you will probably be ready to get started on your defense. Can I go to jail for impaired driving? You can go to…
Regardless of where you live in the United States, you know one thing to be true: It is illegal to drink and drive. If you are pulled over by police and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol, you will be arrested. Conversely, it’s possible that you could be faced with a large fine and even time in…
Every state and Washington, D.C., prohibit drunk driving. The penalties are significantly varied depending on which state the driver is in when charged. However, a recent United States Supreme Court ruling will have an impact on the procedures law enforcement officers in all states must follow when using a blood test to determine a person’s blood alcohol content. In June…
Drinking and driving charges can be placed in more instances than just when you’re behind the wheel of a car. Bicycles are also considered to be vehicles, and you can be charged for biking while intoxicated. Much like an SUV or other motor vehicle, a bicycle has the potential to cause injuries if it is involved in an accident. Not…
