Being pulled over due to an officer’s suspicion that you’ve been drunk driving is a stressful experience. For some people, knowing what to expect may reduce the stress they feel. This can be beneficial because stress may make it difficult to remember what to do and to...
If the police arrest you on suspicion of drunk driving, they will usually ask you to take a test. Under Florida law, you are deemed to have already given consent to an approved chemical or physical test for alcohol. Thus, you could face unfavorable consequences, if...
Driving under the influence (DUI) offenses occur every day in Florida. People get arrested and often plead guilty because police officers think they were drunk at the wheel. Even people who insist they weren't under the influence at all may choose to enter a guilty...
A police officer stops your car and asks if you’ve been drinking. Maybe you have been, but perhaps you haven’t. Either way, finding yourself in this situation can be an anxiety-inducing experience. Having a little knowledge about the steps taken during a Florida DUI...
It is illegal to drive when someone has consumed a large amount of alcohol or any controlled substances that affect driving ability. Alcohol is legal and readily available, and many people think nothing of having a few drinks at happy hour on the way home from work....
A child custody case and a driving under the influence (DUI) conviction are equally life-altering events. But when considered alongside each other, any family can expect overwhelming odds. In Florida, courts consider a range of determinants to identify how to...
Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal. One of the main ways that the police test for this kind of wrongdoing is to check a person’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). A driver who is at or over 0.08%, in most cases, will be assumed to be impaired. There...
When people hear the term driving under the influence (DUI), they usually think of drunk driving. Some might also recall that DUI also applies to driving while under the effects of controlled substances like marijuana. But DUI charges also apply to drivers who are...
Florida takes driving under the influence (DUI) charges very seriously, imposing hefty fines and sanctions for offenders. This violation is usually a misdemeanor, but that is not always true. Some factors could escalate it to a felony, depending on the details of the...
Getting sober is actually fairly easy. After you’ve consumed alcohol, your body will naturally reduce the amount in your bloodstream by 0.015% per hour. Since the legal limit is 0.08% for blood alcohol concentration, you can see that it may take time to get back down...