A DUI in Florida is much more than a costly traffic ticket. DUI is a first-degree misdemeanor offense that can lead to fines, incarceration, license suspension, installation of an ignition interlock device (IID), and a permanent criminal record if you’re convicted or plead guilty. These penalties can hinder your way of life and damage your…
If you’ve been placed on probation, you may be relieved to learn you were not sentenced to more severe penalties. However, as you begin to learn what is expected of you during probation under Florida law, you may realize you must abide by extremely strict rules. It can seem as though any mishap will lead…
Driving under the influence is a serious criminal charge in Florida and throughout the United States. While most people are knowledgeable about the tragic accidents that drunk drivers often cause, information about how a DUI charge can impact your life is harder to come by. It’s hard to avoid the message that drinking and driving…
As with any matter that requires legal counsel or representation, hiring a lawyer after a DUI arrest in Florida will be a necessary but worthwhile expense. Criminal defense lawyers who focus on DUI defense may vary in experience and price. The cost of DUI defense may vary drastically based on a number of factors, and…
Approximately 20 million people attend college in the U.S., with about 800,000 attending Florida colleges and universities. Students take much-needed breaks from studying during end-of-year holidays, returning to their homes to spend time with loved ones and unwind. This mass migration marks the beginning of one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year. Students…
After a DUI arrest, there may be hundreds of dreadful thoughts running through your mind. “What happens next? Will I lose my job? Can I still drive my car? What will my family and friends think if they find out about this? Can I avoid going to jail?” These and many more questions will be…
Drunk driving is a pervasive issue in the United States that affects all road users. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that 30 people die every day in an alcohol-induced car accident. This equates to about 1 DUI fatality every 50 minutes, or about 10,000 lives per year. They also report that about 1.5…
A DUI charge presents multiple problems before you ever step foot in a courtroom. One of the biggest hurdles of being arrested for DUI is losing your driving privileges. When you’re arrested for DUI, the police officers who arrest you must take your official driver’s license and give you a citation that doubles as a…
Being arrested for DUI is often the most unpleasant experience of a person’s life, and it can unfortunately lead to consequences that can affect the individual for years to come. To make matters worse, police officers are prone to committing mistakes during DUI investigations from the minute they flag you as someone to stop Here…
If police took a blood sample from you while you were unconscious in a hospital bed and incapable of giving consent, you might wake up feeling violated. If you were suspected of drunk driving, the arresting officers will use your blood sample to find out your blood alcohol content (BAC). Police officers may resort to…
