A night out with friends or a routine traffic stop can quickly take an unexpected turn. The flashing lights in your rearview mirror, the stern voice of a law enforcement officer, and the cold, sterile presence of a breathalyzer machine all can send a shiver down your spine. For many, the mere thought of facing…
After a night of celebrations, many people believe they’re fit to drive home even when they’ve consumed alcoholic beverages. They assume late-night driving is safer due to fewer cars on the road, making it seem like a reasonable choice. Rationalizing drinking and driving leads to tens of thousands of preventable deaths each year and hundreds…
Drunk driving is a rampant problem that puts everyone’s lives at risk and ends the lives of thousands each year. The CDC estimates that nearly 10,500 people died in alcohol-impaired driving crashes in 2016. Many more sustain severe injuries and endure a reduced quality of life after their DUI accident. For some, catastrophic injuries change…
If you’re an aspiring truck driver and your record contains a felony charge, you may face challenges when applying for your commercial driver’s license or CDL. While the easiest way to ensure you will receive a CDL is to apply for one with a spotless criminal and traffic record, this isn’t feasible for everyone. If…
Receiving a traffic ticket is a stressful situation that many of us just want to move past. Although the quickest way to respond to a traffic ticket in South Florida is to pay the fine, this is rarely the most reasonable course of action. Paying a ticket can bring trouble down the road, which is…
Being charged with a crime could be one of the scariest moments of your life. Being accused of a criminal traffic violation could turn out worse than you think — on top of fighting a criminal charge, you could also lose your driver’s license. Did you know that certain traffic violations are criminal offenses? Some…
It’s almost too easy to have your license suspended in Florida. The Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles suspends nearly one million licenses a year in the Sunshine State. Often, drivers whose licenses are suspended owe monetary fines to the court, meaning that many drivers lose their driving privileges over financial issues. Most Floridians…
After a demanding day at work, the last thing you want to find in your mailbox is a notice from the DMV stating that your license will be suspended for five years. Anyone whose license is suspended for five years is considered a Habitual Traffic Offender, a hurdle that is difficult to overcome without the…
Everything becomes more significant when you drive a commercial truck. Your vehicle is larger, your level of responsibility greater, and the penalties you could face for violating a traffic law escalate with a commercial driver’s license. Driver’s license agencies hold commercial vehicle drivers to a much higher standard because driving CMVs requires a special skill…
Having a driver’s license is required as a driver in Florida. However, if you are designated as a Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO), you lose your driver’s license for five years, which can make getting to and from work, the grocery store, school, and even the doctor’s office nearly impossible. In a state that relies so…
