A DUI arrest can evoke a mix of emotions, including shame and embarrassment. However, cases involving minor children often carry even greater consequences. Florida law takes DUI offenses involving children very seriously, often imposing harsher penalties compared to standard DUI cases. Judges and prosecutors recognize the potential harm a DUI can cause to children under…
If you are caught drunk driving in Florida, you could face some of the strictest laws in the country, and convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) can never be removed from your criminal record. The most effective way to fight the charges and penalties for a Florida DUI is to work with an experienced…
The State of Florida treats driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs as the same offense. A DUI for drug use results in the same penalties as an alcohol DUI, but can be much more difficult to prove, especially when the substance involved is marijuana. Considering a growing number of fatal crashes are linked…
A stunning 200 people and counting have been charged in connection to prostitution crimes that took place in a Jupiter and Martin County massage parlors. The Orchids of Asia Day Spa located off of US Highway 1 is one of several massage spas that have been shut down in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie…
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Driving under the influence is not only dangerous, it is against the law in all 50 states. Many believe that DUI is a minor offense because a first-time DUI in Florida is usually a misdemeanor charge; however, the state can issue strict penalties against a person who is convicted of DUI. While the average driver…
Your driver’s license is your gateway to driving legally in the state of Florida. If you proceed to drive without it, you may commit the criminal offense of DWLS. When a police officer arrests someone for DUI, one of the first steps is confiscating the driver’s license to prevent them from driving. Losing your driver’s…
When a person is pulled over for DUI, he or she expects to receive the same treatment despite their sex; yet, this isn’t always the case. Men and women exhibit physiological differences that can surprisingly affect the results of a DUI breath test. According to a Washington State DUI lawyer who has extensively studied the…
Many drivers view traffic citations as nuisances that disrupt their commutes. Getting pulled over to be issued a citation for an action that seemingly all other drivers are committing can feel like police officers are picking and choosing people at random to meet quotas. What many drivers fail to realize is that, although many infractions…
Being arrested for a crime is not an accomplishment you want the world to see. Unfortunately, all arrest records are public in Florida. A criminal history is established the moment you are arrested and fingerprinted and may include the disposition of any charges that arise from that arrest. Whether you have been adjudicated guilty, adjudication…
