Anyone stopped and suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol may want to ask this question. You may be one of many Florida residents who are under the impression that breath tests are a definitive way to tell whether a person is intoxicated.This prompts many...
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Drunk Driving
Drunk driving penalties in Florida are significant
It is important to note that there are two separate types of penalties and consequences individuals accused of drunk driving in Florida may face. Accused individuals may face criminal penalties as well as administrative consequences associated with drunk driving...
Clean hands are important, but can they land you behind bars?
How many times have you read about the importance of frequent hand-washing with regard to avoiding harmful germs, viruses and infections? You may be like many others in Florida who are aware of this crucial hygiene factor but are so busy in the normal course of an...
Drunk driving penalties in Florida are significant
It is important to note that there are two separate types of penalties and consequences individuals accused of drunk driving in Florida may face. Accused individuals may face criminal penalties as well as administrative consequences associated with drunk driving...
How common is drunk driving?
Summer is nearly over and Labor Day is here. Many Americans, including many from TampaBay, Florida, and the surrounding area like to celebrate by going on a vacation or even staying home and hosting a party or barbecue. Inevitably, this means that many will also enjoy...
Don’t let overzealous DUI charges haunt your life
The summer season is primetime for fun in the sun with family and friends. Between beach outings, barbecues, reunions and many more activities, this can seem like an idyllic time. Many adults also enjoy drinking a few alcoholic beverages during such outings. It's when...
We question field sobriety tests in our DWI cases
A previous post on this blog discussed how field sobriety tests, which many in the Tampa metro area now see as part of the police's standard routine when they are stopping a Florida motorist on suspicion of drunk driving, can in fact be an unreliable indicator of...
Field sobriety tests are imperfect and lead to erroneous arrests
Field sobriety tests are assessments of drivers' balance and coordination. Florida law enforcement officials administer them when those officers believe that drivers may be operating their vehicles while under the influence of alcohol. Such tests generally require...
Defenses may be available to drunk driving charges
A drunk driving charge such as DUI or DWI can leave a Florida resident with a difficult legal burden to bear. Even if they are able to pay any fines associated with conviction on their charges they may see their license revoked, their insurance premiums increase, and...
Can you get arrested for driving while high?
Although the process has been slow, states in America are starting to legalize recreational marijuana for its citizens. Although it is uncertain what the new Trump administration will do, for now it seems as though Americans want to the option of enjoying pot, and...
