You know that if you go out, have a few drinks and then proceed to drive home there is a possibility that you may be pulled over and charged for driving under the influence. It is the chance any Florida resident takes when choosing to drink and drive. If you know what...
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Drunk Driving
Avoiding the significant penalties in a DUI case
Drunk driving arrests are so common that many people probably think that these are relatively minor incidents. But, while such arrests - for first-time offenders - are typically misdemeanors, which means they have a lower level of potential penalties involved, the...
How can you choose the right strategy for your DUI defense?
When facing charges of drunk driving, you probably feel overwhelmed. It's critical to take action to protect your future and your long-term interests, even if it is your first offense, but where should you begin? Appropriately defending yourself starts with choosing...
Will Florida follow states that lower the legal limit to .05?
Whether you anticipate attending a raucous party for the football championship game or you are already dealing with the legal consequences of a holiday party, you would benefit from an understanding of Florida's drunk driving laws. Like most other states, Florida...
The consequences of refusing a breath test during a DUI stop
By now many of our readers in Florida probably know that one of the basic elements of a DUI traffic stop is for the investigating police officer to ask the suspect driver to submit to a breath test using a device commonly known as a breathalyzer. Such a request is...
Watch out for these police DUI questioning tactics
Getting stopped by a Florida police officer while driving is often nerve wracking. Many people immediately feel their palms begin to sweat and their heart rates increase as they stop their vehicles and officers approach. In this situation, you may run through the...
DUI enhancements make a bad situation worse
Florida is among the states with the most severe drunk driving laws in the country. This may be because Florida has many tourist destinations, and without these firm laws, matters could deteriorate quickly, placing residents and visitors in danger.Whether you are a...
Overview of field sobriety tests and DUI charges
There are hundreds of Florida residents who face drunk driving charges each year. DUI is one of the most common criminal charges that a person can face, so it is important for our readers to know what will occur during the investigation of a potential DUI arrest. One...
Did police have valid grounds to pull you over for suspected DUI?
DUI charges in Florida can bring serious, life-altering consequences. Whether it is your first offense, or you have other DUI convictions on your record, you understand how important it is to confront these charges and defend yourself. Building a strong defense starts...
Additional facts about boating under the influence
A previous post on this blog talked about how someone who was likely thought of us a community leader recently found himself in trouble because of a boating under the influence charge.Since Hillsborough County and the Tampa area are along the coast and also have...
