When you are pulled over for DUI in Florida, you will likely be asked to take various tests, including field sobriety or chemical tests. You have a right to refuse field sobriety tests. Although you can refuse a chemical test, such as a breath test, the refusal comes...
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Will I go to jail for a first-time DUI?
A first-time DUI in Florida comes with many penalties, but the one you might be the most worried about is jail time. If you have never spent time in jail, the thought of spending any significant amount of time there can be overwhelming and scary, causing you major...
Florida drinking and driving laws differ for those under 21
Drinking and driving is taken seriously in Florida. People who are arrested, charged and convicted will inevitably face a harsh series of penalties including a loss of driving privileges, fines and potential jail time. This is true regardless of the persons age....
DUI charges and the defense options available to you
Society tends to treat a drunk driving charge as something that just happens, and we should just brush it off and move on. While it is good to be optimistic when something serious happens in your life, the reality is that a drunk driving charge should always be taken...
Were field sobriety tests part of your DUI stop?
When most of our readers in Florida envision a DUI stop, they probably think of one thing: field sobriety tests. By now, most people know that law enforcement officers typically take certain steps to attempt to identify whether or not a driver might be intoxicated. Of...
Know your rights at a Florida DUI stop
Being pulled over for DUI is often a scary experience. Feeling anxious is normal, especially if you did have a couple of drinks before driving. When you feel this way, it is natural to want to talk to the police officers and explain your side of the story as much as...
What constitutes probable cause for a DUI arrest in Florida?
Many DUI arrests in Florida start with a routine traffic stop. An officer may observe the driver swerving in traffic, driving too fast or too slow for conditions, failing to stop at a stop sign, or otherwise driving recklessly and pull the driver over for violating a...
Understanding blood alcohol content in a drunk driving arrest
In Florida, when a person is arrested for drunk driving, they will have many concerns. That includes the prospect of jail time, fines and losing their driver’s license. Other problems that can come up include the potential conviction preventing them from getting...
Even a first time DUI can end with a jail term
Many people in the West Palm Beach area probably either have been stopped or know someone who has been stopped for alleged drunk driving. Just because DUI charges are fairly common, it does not mean they are not serious. A DUI in Florida is a criminal offense which...
Understanding a DUI charge in Florida
In Florida, if a driver is accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they can face significant penalties. However, there are also potential defenses that may be available. Penalties For a first-offense DUI, the driver may receive a fine ranging from...