You can receive charges of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Florida with blood alcohol content of 0.08% or higher. An officer can also arrest you for DUI if you show impairment. Review the possible fines and jail time for a Florida DUI conviction...
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Challenging breath test results
Given the overwhelming association that most people in Florida make between roadside breath tests and drunk driving charges, one might think that having a test result indicating a blood-alcohol content greater than .08 (the near-universal standard for intoxication) is...
How do DUI convictions affect college paths?
Florida college students like you have ample opportunities in your future. This is the time for you to expand your horizons. You can test out what works for you, try different potential career paths and discover what you want to do with your life. A DUI conviction may...
What are some steps to reduce a DUI to a reckless driving charge?
Florida law enforcement can charge you with DUI even if you hold a valid prescription for a substance causing an impairment. You may, however, assert your right to a defense if your case does not involve bodily injury or property damage. It is up to the prosecutor to...
Your hand sanitizer could get you arrested for DUI
In these times, you may be one of many people who make sure they keep hand sanitizer available at all times, which most likely includes your car. You probably use it when you get into your vehicle after being out in public. If you end up pulled over by a police...
Can field sobriety tests get you convicted?
Law enforcement in Florida have different methods of testing sobriety levels. Field sobriety tests fall under this category. Though officers use these tests often, how much weight do they hold in court? Today we will look at field sobriety tests and their place in DUI...
What does the law say on drunk driving?
A recent study done by two road safety organizations has come up with stunning revelations on DUI offenses in cities such as Fort Myers, Florida. The studies done by Governors Highway Safety Organization and National Transportation Safety Organization reveal that 1.5...
What are administrative suspension laws?
If you face a DUI charge, you will have to go to court. However, you may experience some penalties before you ever see a judge. For example, you will likely go to jail upon your arrest and may have to spend a couple of days there until you can go to court. You also...
Why you should think twice about taking field sobriety tests
Spending time with family or friends at your favorite restaurant or other hang out may be the highlight of your day. You sit back, relax, eat some good food and may even have a couple of drinks. When you are ready to head home, you take a moment to make sure you feel...
Drunk driving conviction may affect professional license
Drunk driving allegations are serious. They cannot only threaten an individual with heavy fines, jail, prison and damage to his or her reputation, but they can pose significant professional consequences, too. Most professions conduct thorough background checks on...
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