An officer stopping you for a DUI in Florida is scary. The penalties associated with drunk driving are steep, and there is a lot at stake. Fortunately, there are laws and policies in place to protect the interests of motorists, including rules that state police must...
Repeat DUI offenders could face steep consequences
Drunk driving is a serious criminal offense, and Florida drivers know that if they are facing these charges, they have no time to lose in seeking the full protection of their rights. Even repeat DUI offenders have the right to defend themselves, and with help, it is...
Drugs that may lead to addiction as well as legal problems
You might be one of many Florida residents currently taking prescription medication for a chronic pain condition or other ailment. Perhaps you're in good health, but take pills from a friend to help you stay awake and study for college exams or, oppositely, to get...
Can you afford a DUI?
Maybe you're saving money for a dream vacation, or you plan to upgrade your kitchen. Maybe you want to buy new furniture, or you're hoping to save up enough to invest in your retirement. You may hear lots of advice for managing your money to accomplish any of these...
Are you confused as to why you face drug possession charges?
Anytime a Florida resident faces criminal charges, he or she retains the right to challenge them. This goes for drug possession charges as well. If police placed you under arrest because they believe you were in possession of an illegal substance, it will be up to...
You could fail this field sobriety test even when you’re sober
Many Florida residents tend to joke that they couldn't walk a straight line when they are sober, let alone when they have been drinking. If you have any kind of balance issues or are getting up there in years, you probably won't be able to stand on one leg either....
Drinking and driving in Florida is higher than national average
Despite decades of awareness campaigns and changing laws, drunk driving remains a problem across the country. It’s no exception in Florida, where the average driver admits to driving after too much alcohol at a higher rate than the national average. According to...
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