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...
DUI
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...
Can you refuse a breath test when pulled over?
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...
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....