Facing any criminal arrest can have far-reaching consequences. One overlooked aspect is the potential impact on your driver's license. Understanding how legal troubles can hinder your right to drive is a strong recommendation for anyone looking at charges. License...
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Can the medications you take cause false breath test readings?
Law enforcement agencies commonly use breath test readings to determine a person's blood alcohol concentration when investigating cases of suspected drunk driving. However, certain medications can lead to false readings. Understanding why this happens is important, as...
Penalties for Florida medical professionals arrested for DUI
Medical professionals hold positions of trust and responsibility and should uphold high standards both in their personal and professional lives. However, if a medical professional in Florida gets an arrest for driving under the influence, they may face severe...
Penalties for a first-time DUI in Florida
Getting a DUI is never a pleasant experience. It is a dangerous situation to be involved in, and while it is no laughing matter, we are here to help. Each state in the United States has its own way of dealing with DUIs and other related charges, and Florida is no...
A look at multiple DUI offenders and the Florida DUI Court
Those who are repeat offenders for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs face heavy fines and possibly months of jail time. To address the problem of repeat offenders, Florida has developed DUI Court—and there is one such program in Sarasota. Who qualifies...
Can you refuse field sobriety and chemical tests for DUI?
If the police pull you over on suspicion of driving under the influence, they will ask you to submit to field sobriety and chemical tests. In short, you can refuse both, although the consequences are different for each. Refusing a field sobriety test One of the first...
Can a DUI cause you to lose your college scholarship?
When college students get their first taste of freedom, they sometimes make mistakes. These mistakes may involve overindulging in alcohol. Worse, some students make the mistake of driving while under the influence. This is potentially dangerous to your well-being, as...
Can law enforcement set up DUI checkpoints?
If you enjoy drinking alcohol, Sarasota certainly has plenty of places to imbibe. For most Floridians, of course, there is nothing inherently wrong with consuming beer, wine or spirits. If you drink and drive, though, a random patrol officer may stop your vehicle and...
Don’t get fooled by these “tricks” to sobering up quickly
A night out drinking with friends can quickly take a turn for the worse if you decide to get behind the wheel while you’re intoxicated. Unfortunately, there are many common misconceptions about tricks you can employ to sober up quickly. These can lead to costly...
Factors that can help or hurt your DUI case
Driving while under the influence or while intoxicated is a charge that carries its own legal consequences, but there are several factors that either aggravate or mitigate the punishments you may encounter in your case. Some DUI convictions will carry harsher...