When talking about DUI charges, one of the main topics is Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC). The legal limit in Florida is 0.08%. This doesn’t mean you can never get a DUI at a lower percentage, but just that the court assumes you’re intoxicated at that point....
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Underage DUI: Have you talked to your children?
As an adult with many years of life experience under your belt, you’re well aware of the dangers associated with driving under the influence of alcohol. However, just because you understand this is a big mistake doesn’t mean your children are as well informed. And for...
Mixing drinks and medications? Be cautious if you do
Did you know that the medications you take could impact your body’s ability to handle alcohol? When your body can’t process alcohol correctly, you can end up looking much more intoxicated than you are. Additionally, you could face trouble with the law because you may...
Why do some people stay intoxicated longer than others?
Doctors note that the rate at which alcohol is metabolized or broken down in the human body is a constant. This suggests that everyone should have the same impact on their system for the same amount of time. If you and a group of friends all go out for drinks, you...
What to do if you’re arrested for DUI
Should a police officer have reason to believe that you’re driving under the influence of alcohol, they have the legal right to pull you over. While you do your best to avoid an arrest, the officer will do their part in determining if you’re under the influence. If...
Prescription medication could result in a DUI charge
You go to the doctor, and they prescribe you a course of medication. The only problem is, you have a party tomorrow night at a friend’s Florida beach house. What you need to know is, can you have a drink while taking this medication and safely drive home? Alcohol may...
What is reasonable suspicion in a drunk driving stop?
Realizing that there is a police officer behind your vehicle if you're driving after you've had a few drinks can make your heart pound. Many things might go through your mind when you're pulled over. You should remember that your defense strategy may depend at least...
Alleged drunk driver stopped at 100 MPH
Police need a reason to stop a driver before determining that the driver is under the influence. They appear to have had one in a recent arrest in Florida, in which the driver was apparently going more than 100 miles per hour while under the influence.The man is 21...
Why do people drive after drinking?
It's no secret that drunk driving is illegal, but it still happens with relative frequency. Why is this?One potential reason is that people do not even realize they're too drunk to drive. People tend to compare themselves to those around them. Therefore, they could be...
While in Florida, Dallas Cowboys wideout arrested
With the NFL offseason in full swing, a wideout for the Dallas Cowboys was not in Texas but in Florida. He is originally from Tampa, so he had returned there when not required to be with the team, as many players do.However, while in Florida, a Tampa police officer...
