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…
It’s no surprise that Palm Beach County is one of the fastest-growing counties in Florida. With low unemployment, high wages, and its proximity to pristine beaches, many people can enjoy a high quality of life. The City of West Palm Beach is also on the rise, and it has a lot to offer residents and…
For as long as breathalyzer test results have been convincing juries that defendants were impaired behind the wheel, defense attorneys have been studying the accuracy of these results to prevent innocent people from false convictions. Breath tests, like those conducted on the Intoxilyzer 8000 — Florida’s only breath test machine approved for evidentiary use —…
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal because it significantly impairs the ability to operate a vehicle safely. However, this doesn’t mean having a drink automatically violates the law. If you’ve had one drink and your driving remains unaffected, you are unlikely to be suspected of DUI. That said, impairment can happen at different…
Although alcohol can impair a person’s faculties and cause long-term harm to those who drink excessively, it’s a legal, regulated substance in the developed world. Like other controlled substances that are off-limits, alcohol can stay in your system for hours after you ingest it and can show up on a variety of medical tests like…
After a DUI, the State of Florida can restrict your freedom through various methods besides incarceration, though it’s important to note that incarceration is a possible sentence after one DUI. If you’re convicted of DUI, you will likely lose your driver’s license for a period of time. First, the Department of Motor Vehicles may impose…
