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 —…
Drinking and driving remains one of the most common crimes in South Florida, despite numerous ad campaigns warning drivers of the dangers of doing it, and the serious drawbacks a charge can have on a person’s life, even if they’re never convicted. Drunk driving claims thousands of lives each year, and police departments across the…
Defense attorneys have long discussed the myriad of issues related to breathalyzers that cause them to produce questionable results. Yet, courts far and wide continue to treat them as the holy grail of evidence for alcohol intoxication in DUI cases. The breathalyzer test result is perhaps the most incriminating piece of evidence for anyone accused…
Attitudes about marijuana use are rapidly changing. With more evidence that the substance can be used to treat a variety of chronic health issues, and that the dangers it poses may be milder than those associated with alcohol, it seems likely that legal recreational marijuana use might be around the corner in Florida. In 2016,…
Florida is experiencing rapid growth, with development on the rise as more people move to enjoy its beautiful beaches and diverse culture. Due to the spread-out nature of residential and commercial areas, most Floridians rely on a car to get around. Unfortunately, owning a car and being licensed to drive are privileges that can be…
Defense attorneys throughout Florida have been challenging the accuracy of breathalyzer machines—and the fact that their results are permitted in court as evidence against DUI defendants—for many years. Breathalyzer tests help law enforcement officers confirm their suspicions that a driver may be too drunk to drive, but a number of factors can influence the accuracy…
