Narcolepsy can be easy for law enforcement officials in Florida to mistake for DUI. Symptoms of narcolepsy include excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden episodes of sleep. It can manifest in various ways that may confuse police officers during traffic stops....
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Drunk Driving
What to know about the 10-day deadline to keep your license
DUI charges in Florida come with significant consequences. One aspect to be aware of is the 10-day deadline that follows such an incident. Failing to take appropriate action within this timeframe can result in the automatic suspension of your driver's license....
Do you have to serve time after a Florida DUI?
Driving Under the Influence is a serious offense that can lead to severe consequences, including jail or prison time, depending on the circumstances. However, whether jail or prison time is mandatory after a Florida DUI conviction varies depending on several factors....
Is jail time mandatory for DUI offenders in Florida?
Driving under the influence in Florida means serious penalties, some of which might include sizable fines, substance abuse treatment obligations and a loss of your driver’s license. However, if you recently received a DUI charge during a Florida traffic stop, one of...
What are the potential punishments for a DUI?
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious charge. There are a wide array of punishments you can face because this charge involves both criminal and administrative consequences. Your exact sentence will depend on whether this is your first charge, your...
How may the type of alcohol-level test affect a DUI defense?
Charges involving driving under the influence in Florida may not always result in convictions. Impairment only begins when test results accurately show a 0.08% alcohol level, according to the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. The Florida Legislature’s...
Can anything good come from a DUI charge?
Driving under the influence in Florida can turn your life upside down. You might doubt whether things will ever be the same as before. Maintaining a positive perspective has its challenges. However, optimism may help you see past the consequences and into the life...
Underage drunk driving charges in Florida
If you recently started driving and you are under 21, it is essential to understand various traffic safety guidelines and make sure you avoid any behaviors that could jeopardize your driving privileges. Sometimes, young drivers lose their licenses as a result of drunk...
What should drivers know about ignition interlock devices?
If convicted of or you plead guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol, you face varying penalties, which include losing your driving privileges. To regain the right to drive, the court may order you to have an ignition interlock device installed on your...
Should you refuse a breath analysis test?
When an officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence, they will likely request for you to take a blood alcohol analysis test. Breath analysis tests serve as the most common form, with tools like the Breathalyzer being ubiquitous with the test...
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