Police may demand to test the blood alcohol level of any driver when they suspect impairment. In Florida, having a driver’s license equates to your implied consent to this testing. While you do have the right to refuse to test, that refusal comes with heavy...
DUI
Can I refuse to take a breath test if suspected of DUI?
If police believe you are under the influence of alcohol while operating a motor vehicle, they will likely ask you to take a Breathalyzer to try to measure your blood alcohol content (BAC). Under Florida law, you don’t have to submit to a breath test, and many people...
When can taking legal drugs for medicinal purposes lead to a DUI?
When most people think about DUIs, alcohol often comes to mind, but what about the prescription drugs that you take? While taking medicine to relieve pain may seem quite different from spending a night at the bar, the effects on your driving can be similar. According...
5 things to remember if you are pulled over for a DUI
Seeing a police car’s flashing lights in the rearview mirror can send a chill down anyone’s spine, especially if you’ve been drinking. However, it’s in your best interests to remain as calm as possible and understand how to protect yourself if officers suspect you of...
How to avoid a DUI charge
Getting out of a DUI charge is not easy, but it’s not impossible either. Many different factors – such as inaccurate breathalyzer or blood test results, errors in police reporting and personal medical conditions – may all be used as evidence to get your charges...
Legal consequences of a Florida DUI
Florida penalties for driving under the influence vary based on the person's driving history, the circumstances of the arrest and other factors. DUI applies to cases involving blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher or obvious impairment by drugs or alcohol....
Can a DUI conviction put your nursing license in jeopardy?
You worked hard to earn your license as a registered nurse, and you expect your career to continue for many more years. However, if law enforcement arrests you on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, will a conviction put your professional license in...
What are the legal consequences of DUI in Florida?
Drivers who face a charge of driving under the influence in Florida have the opportunity to defend their rights in court. This type of conviction can result after an arrest for blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher or obvious impairment behind the wheel. Before...
What is a field sobriety test?
You should understand everything about the road laws in Florida before you drive. Road regulations are tightly maintained, and violators of the law face strict penalties. As such, you want to understand everything about DUI laws, too. This especially extends to field...
Appeal results in granting of new sentencing hearing
People facing criminal charges of any nature may at times feel as they have few rights, but it is important for them to remember that they do have rights and those include the right to pursue fair treatment in the criminal justice system. This is part of why courts...