Even if you’ve never been stopped for a DUI, you might be familiar with field sobriety tests from television and movies. The horizontal gaze nystagmus, one-leg stand, and the walk-and-turn test are all standard non-invasive measures police officers use to determine probable cause for an arrest after they’ve pulled over a driver whom they suspect…
Most people understand the dangers of driving while intoxicated, but it’s still a common offense in Florida. Impaired drivers cause a significant portion of fatal accidents. Nationwide, the CDC estimates that about 1 alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurs every 50 minutes. Despite the grim statistics, DUI arrests occur all too frequently. The fact of the matter…
Most people understand that driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious criminal offense, and that police have the authority to pull you over for questioning if they see signs of impairment behind the wheel. What many people may not realize, however, is that it’s possible to be arrested for DUI outside of the…
On Wednesday, April 1, 2020, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a “Stay at Home” order for the entire state of Florida to limit the spread of the deadly coronavirus. His executive order came after many individual counties had already ordered citizens to stay home unless they operate essential businesses or need essential services. To comply with…
Have you recently been pulled over for a traffic violation and were unable to show proof of auto insurance? If so, you may have been issued a citation for “no proof of insurance,” which will lead to a PIP suspension of your driver’s license. You Must Have Proof of Insurance When Driving in Florida Driving…
License suspensions are frustrating and confusing situations, particularly when your only method of reliable transportation is your car. When your license gets suspended, it becomes nearly impossible to avoid a financial burden. The state may impose several fees for committing a traffic violation, failing to pay fines, and other actions that may have led to…
Did you know that the State of Florida suspended 10% of driver’s licenses in 2023? Millions of drivers in the Sunshine State have had their licenses suspended not because of any traffic-related issue, but because they could not afford to pay court fees or appear in court. The practice hurts people who have not demonstrated…
The moments leading up to a DUI stop may be among the most terrifying you ever experience. While you might expect that the investigating officer will ask you to take certain tests during the stop, you may not realize that you have previously agreed to some of these tests when you got your driver’s license….
Many people believe that refusing to take a breath or blood test after they’re stopped for DUI will help them avoid the tough penalties that follow a DUI conviction. While it helps to keep evidence against you out of the hands of the prosecution, avoiding BAC tests carries its own repercussions. Due to implied consent…
When you’re arrested for DUI in West Palm Beach, the arresting officer asks for you to take a chemical test to measure your BAC or blood alcohol content. Typically, the officer will request a breath sample, but blood and urine tests are other options. Most of the time, officers rely on the Intoxilyzer 8000 —…
