Navigating a driving under the influence (DUI) charge can be a complex and daunting process, with potential long-term consequences that can significantly impact a driver’s life. One aspect that can greatly influence the outcome of their case is timing. From the moment...
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Drunk Driving
Drug-induced DUIs: The legal repercussions of driving impaired
To face driving under the influence (DUI) charges in Florida, your blood alcohol content (BAC) level has to be at least .08%. However, there’s more than one way to get intoxicated apart from alcohol. Certain drugs and controlled substances can also impair a driver’s...
What happens when a rideshare driver gets a DUI?
Transportation services offered by rideshare companies such as Uber and Lyft are incredibly handy, especially for people too drunk to drive home themselves. It’s dangerous to drive while inebriated, and Florida police can catch and charge drunk motorists with driving...
Facts about Florida’s open container law
Most U.S. states have laws that prohibit drivers from having an open container of alcohol with them while inside a vehicle. For the most part, these open container laws are straightforward: it’s illegal to have a container filled with an alcoholic beverage anywhere...
How suppressing evidence can impact your DUI case
The prosecution heavily relies on evidence to prove a defendant's guilt to the threshold required in criminal cases - beyond a reasonable doubt. In the context of driving under the influence (DUI) charges, crucial evidence includes breathalyzer or blood test results,...
Police mistakes that can help your DUI defense
A DUI arrest can be frightening and confusing in equal measures. However, this does not mean you are guilty of drunk driving. Law enforcement officers are required to follow strict regulations before they can stop, arrest and charge you with drunk driving. If the...
How do DUI penalties change with a prior conviction?
Any drunk driving charge can impact your life, your relationships and your freedom. However, with a prior conviction on your record, the penalties that you face are more severe. How might the consequences of a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction change with...
Can I get a DUI for medical marijuana?
Too many DUIs on your record can mean losing your license and having to find new ways to get around. While it is no secret how serious Florida DUI consequences can be for driving while under the influence of alcohol, but what about medical marijuana? More and more...
2 ways a DUI conviction can affect your career
The story usually starts with, “Believe me, I am cool. I have only had a few bottles of beer.” However, in the eyes of the law, you are not cool and the penalties for driving under influence (DUI) if you are convicted are quite tough. A DUI conviction in the Sunshine...
DUI checkpoints: are they legal in Florida?
Every so often, usually before a holiday weekend, Tampa-area law enforcement agencies announce that they will be setting up DUI checkpoints. A lot of people get uncomfortable with the idea of the police stopping vehicles and looking for reasons to arrest the drivers....