It’s important to understand that when a person is charged with driving under the influence here in Florida, they are facing some potentially serious consequences. Indeed, this is the case even for a first-offense DUI, as a conviction could result in fines of up to $1,000 and up to six months behind bars. Furthermore, it can also result in a license…
There is no question that the whole process of being pulled over and subsequently arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence can prove to be confusing, embarrassing and altogether frightening. That’s because one minute you were minding your own business behind the wheel, while the next minute you were stopped on the side of the road, asked a multitude…
There is a certain similarity to many of the back-stories relating to first-offense DUIs. Indeed, many people had just one more drink than they normally do or thought they had waited just long enough for their body to metabolize the alcohol in their system. What can be taken away from this is that mistakes were made and that the vast…
The incredible weight of a criminal charge can make it very difficult for anyone to try to move on from this unfortunate chapter in their life. They made a mistake and they want to learn from it — but they can’t because of the stigma they carry as a result of their criminal charge. The literal punishment from the offense…
