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...
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Drunk Driving Charges
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...
Was your child charged with DUI under zero-tolerance laws?
As a parent, you undoubtedly want to see your child thrive and do well in life. Now that he or she has reached adulthood -- albeit young adulthood -- you likely hoped that you would receive outstanding reports regarding grades in college, learn about awards and new...
Factors that could turn a DUI charge into an enhanced allegation
No one wants a legal situation to become more complicated than it has to be. Unfortunately, some people who face criminal charges could wind up in more complex predicaments because details about the situation that led to the arrest resulted in enhanced charges. In...
Drunk driving and Breathalyzer problems
Just about any criminal charge has the potential to significantly damage an individual's life. It can result in jail or prison time, fines and harm to one's reputation. One of the more common criminal offenses in the Fort Myers area is drunk driving. Some individuals...
Accused of drunk driving? Legal help is available
Fort Myers-area police are constantly trying to crack down on drunk driving. They keep their eyes out for minor traffic offenses that may allow them to administer field sobriety tests, and they oftentimes establish sobriety checkpoints to try to catch individuals in...
What you should know about ignition interlock devices
If you have been charged and convicted with a DUI in Florida, you may have been forced to use an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. According to state statutes, those who are convicted of two DUIs and qualifies for a restricted driver’s license must use...
Police errors could impact your DUI case
After getting pulled over by a police officer, you may have had understandable worry that you could find yourself in a serious legal situation. After all, you had consumed a few alcoholic beverages earlier in the evening before getting behind the wheel. Though you did...
What you should know about breath test refusal
When a Florida police officer pulls over a driver thinking the motorist is intoxicated, the officer may subject the driver to a Breathalyzer test. However, reasoning that a breath test amounts to self-incrimination, the driver may refuse the test. Taking this action,...
Could a DUI affect me getting a job?
Getting pulled over and charged with driving under the influence is a bad enough situation, but when you consider the other effects it may have in your life, it can become a nightmare. Employers these days can look into almost every aspect of your life. They can...
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