Drunk Driving

The penalties for drunk driving in Florida can be significant. People can end up in prison, paying hundreds or thousands of dollars in fines and/or losing their driver's licenses. There are also often secondary consequences for criminal convictions related to drunk...

You were enjoying an amazing night out with your colleagues, and you didn't think much about the fact that you could be intoxicated. You felt fine, and you didn't think you'd have any trouble getting home on your own. Unfortunately, you weren't right. After driving a...

It doesn't matter if you're a college student out for the evening or a parent on your way home from dinner, there's always a possibility you could find yourself face-to-face with a DUI checkpoint. As scared as you may be, knowledge of DUI checkpoints can go a long way...

When you get pulled over, you admit to the officer that you had been drinking. After all, you feel fairly sure that you are well under the legal limit. The officer just pulled you over for running a stop sign. You don't think it's a problem. The officer gives you a...

Failing a Breathalyzer test can feel like a one-way ticket to a conviction, and for many drivers, it is. However, there are often ways to challenge Breathalyzer results or find other weaknesses in drunk driving charges. Here in Florida, drunk driving charges mean a...

The winter months can bring an influx of visitors to the sunshine state looking for outdoor fun, the ocean and attractions. Then even more show up around March during spring break when most folks are fed up from a long winter of cold and snow. Many vacationers to...

After a game, party or night on the town with friends, you may wonder if you are too buzzed to drive safely. While a power nap in your car might be enough to sober up, it may not be enough to save you from a DUI in the state of Florida.Due to strict regulations for...

If you are familiar with DUI laws in Florida, you should know that the legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) when operating a motor vehicle is .08%. If you are pulled over by a police officer and a test shows that you are over this limit, you will be subject to...

After driving under the influence of alcohol, an officer pulled you over, and you were subsequently charged with a DUI. Upon your conviction, a court assigned a 6-month driver’s license suspension to your driving privileges, among other fines. You wonder how you...

Florida is a great place to vacation and live. Balmy weather, white-sand beaches and excellent nightlife are just a few of the attractions. Although clubs and bars remain open late, the number of drunk drivers on the road has decreased. But why? Over the past four...