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After a Florida DUI arrest, you may receive paperwork about a criminal charge along with a separate notice about your driver's license. Since both stem from the same arrest, it can be difficult to know whether your court case also determines what happens to your...
People are often looking for ways to sober up quickly, especially if they need to drive. Say that someone goes out drinking with friends at a local bar. The night gets away from them and finally wraps up at two in the morning. They realize that they’re too impaired to...
One key thing to note about impaired driving stops is that the police need a reason for the stop. They need to know that the driver is impaired in advance, or they need another reason to pull over the vehicle. For instance, there are some cases in which police...
Facing a drunk driving charge can be overwhelming and scary, especially for first-time offenders. However, understanding the factors that influence your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level may help you understand the case against you. Knowing what affects your BAC...
Getting stopped by law enforcement for a suspected DUI can be a stressful experience. One key decision you might face is whether to take a breathalyzer test. Understanding the implications of refusing can help you make an informed choice. Implications of refusing a...
When confronted with the prospect of driving after drinking, many people turn to supposed quick sobering methods like showering or drinking coffee. Do these "tricks" actually work? Can they help you avoid a DUI charge? The legal blood alcohol content (BAC) limit in...
If you get a DUI conviction, you can expect a license suspension, a fine between $500 (for your first offense) and $4,000 (at a certain number of convictions), and possibly imprisonment of not more than six months (which is up to the court’s discretion). But what...
Driving under the influence (DUI) arrests are common in the state of Florida. Remember, an arrest is different from a conviction. If a police officer suspects you were driving under the influence of a drug or controlled substance, the state must still prove the...
“Felony” and “misdemeanor” are two terms commonly used in the criminal justice system. Yet, it is understandable for individuals outside the legal or justice sector to find the differences between these terms slightly unclear. In this article, we will discuss the...
Each year, many DUIs happen throughout Florida. Whether you felt impaired or not to drive won't matter in the eyes of a judge. Therefore, it's understandable to wonder what happens after receiving a DUI charge. With that in mind, Florida and its DUI offenders are...