Drunk Driving

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...

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....

As a person with a good job, an impressive income, good relationships and who is a respected member of your community, you may not realize the importance of your reputation until you lose it. The way that you are thought of in your community, whether your place of...

A police officer parks his car on the side of the interstate to watch the traffic go by. It’s right around 2:00 in the morning, and it’s a weekend. The officer knows there are drunk drivers out there. This is the time of the week when they’re most common. It’s just a...

It might come as a surprise, but did you know that you could get drunk without ever having an alcoholic drink? Many different foods are cooked with alcohol, and while there is a myth that the alcohol in that food totally evaporates and cooks away, that’s not entirely...

A new operation in Pasco County, Florida, is one that you may be interested in knowing more about. The op, called “Operation Green Light,” is designed to help drivers get back on the road by eliminating unpaid court fines and fees that may limit their access to their...

A DUI can leave you with a criminal record that impacts your job, family, social circle and reputation, which is the last thing anyone wants to see. The good news is that being able to attend the DMV hearing and having your attorney prepared to defend you is a step in...

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....

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...

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...