DUI

If you are charged with drunk driving in Florida, you are probably concerned about your future.  What you do following a DUI charge will impact the outcome of your case. Making the right steps will help better a bad situation. Making certain mistakes, however, will...

To many people, driving under the influence (DUI) charges don't seem like a very pressing concern until they find themselves in the backseat of a police cruiser. The average driver tends to overestimate their own skill and underestimate their chemical impairment. You...

If there is one consequence that people tend to underestimate following a Florida driving under the influence (DUI) charge, it is the mandatory license suspension. People take for granted that they will be able to live their lives as normal even when they don't have...

Driving drunk is a major issue because it comes with the risk of causing a crash, but there are others that can also occur when a person is driving impaired. One of these is the chance of being charged with a DUI.  Many people don’t realize how far-reaching the...

The police are not allowed to make random traffic stops and give out breath tests to see if drivers are intoxicated. They need to have a reason to stop the car prior to that point. There are a lot of different things that they look for to determine if a stop is...

You've always wanted to avoid getting a DUI, and it's been fairly easy for you. You usually only drink when you're at your house, and you set up drivers to get you home on the rare occasions when you drink somewhere else. For instance, maybe you use a ride-sharing...

As the winter holidays approach, excitement fills the air. Children anticipate the annual visit of Santa and families lock in plans for visits from loved ones they might not have seen recently.  Even the workplace is rocking a different vibe, with colorful decorations...

The police cannot randomly stop your car and give you a breath test in most cases. They have to see you driving, determine a valid reason for the stop, and proceed from there.  Sometimes, they make the stop for a non-impairment issue. For instance, you may have been...

You know it isn’t safe to drive after you’ve been drinking, and you don’t want to take any chances with your life -- or anybody else’s safety. Your designated driver bailed, so you slept on your best friend’s couch instead of driving home last night. You may want to...

Having alcohol in your bloodstream when you drive will impact how safe you are at the wheel. High levels of alcohol can increase your reaction time, impair your judgment and might even make you fall asleep at the wheel. Impaired drivers are responsible for a...