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...
DUI
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...
Consequences of a first-time underage DUI charge
You're at a party, and a friend pressures you to have a drink. The only problem? You're not of legal drinking age. Still, you take the drink and then decide to drive home--only to get pulled over for drinking and driving.The legal drinking age in the United States is...
4 unexpected consequences of a DUI
Drinking and driving is a crime. In the state of Florida, the penalties for this crime may include fines, jail time and driver's license revocation. You may think that once you pay your money or do your time, it's over--and you can move on with your life. However, a...
The hidden expenses behind a DUI conviction in Florida
A quick Google search for DUI penalties in Florida could lead you to believe that the financial consequences of such an offense are relatively minor. For example, under Florida law, a first-time offender may face a minimum fine of $500 and as little as eight hours in...