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...
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...
Getting involved in a car accident is bad, but gettng into a car accident when you’re on the way home from a night out where you had a drink or two is worse – even when you are absolutely sure that you were sober enough to be driving. Did you know, however, that...
If an officer pulls you over under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), they have two options to assess their intuition: blood alcohol content (BAC) tests or field sobriety tests (FST). There’s a lot you should know about your BAC and FSTs and the...
The horizontal gaze nystagmus test is one of three standardized field sobriety tests that the police routinely use whenever they suspect a driver is drunk, drugged or both. Here’s why you should think twice about agreeing to subject yourself to it -- even if you’re...
When you think about someone getting arrested and charged for drunk driving, you probably think about a person who has had far too much to drink. They may be outwardly drunk and even a little belligerent. The reality is that many people who are stopped for drunk...
Whether you are a native of Florida, you have retired here or you are visiting for vacation, you are probably well aware of the many opportunities for having a good time. You may prefer relaxing with a few friends and a bottle of wine or a more boisterous affair with...
Having to pull off a Florida highway, wind down your window and look into the eyes of a police officer is a potentially highly stressful experience. If you're one of those people who gets nervous around people in uniform, your heart may begin beating faster as soon as...
While breathalyzer is the most popular method for police to determine if someone is driving under the influence, many believe that blood tests will provide a more satisfying result. Aside from the multiple issues plaguing breathalyzers, the police do not need the...