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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When drivers in Florida are stopped on suspicion of drunk driving, they can probably expect to face a series of questions and tests from the investigating officer. Many times, drunk driving stops are conducted after a police officer observes erratic driving, or...
Consuming too much alcohol can allow people to have a good time in Florida, but it can also lead to many problems. If people decide to get behind the wheel after drinking too much alcohol, it could lead to DUI charges. If people are convicted of the charges, it can...
In Florida, people who are convicted of drunk driving can face many penalties. Some will be allowed to drive only if they have an ignition interlock device installed on their vehicle. The driver must blow into the machine so it can determine if they have alcohol in...
Florida sees thousands of drunk driving arrests each year, from the Panhandle to the Keys. A DUI arrest may seem like a “minor” criminal accusation to some people, but the fact is that in Florida these types of charges are prosecuted quite vigorously. And, for those...