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...
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Enjoy your holiday celebrations without the risk of drunk driving
The holiday season is a time filled with office parties, family gatherings and fancy dinners, which are often paired with alcohol. In the name of celebration, those who don't normally drink may choose to imbibe, and those who don't normally drink heavily may choose to...
What is an aggravated DUI in Florida?
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...
Obtaining a hardship license after a DUI conviction
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...
Will a first-time offender have to pay bail?
Getting arrested is a scary experience, particularly for first-time offenders. They likely do not know anything about the arrest process, other than what they have seen on TV. What is shown on most TV shows would not do much to alleviate fears. Usually, a first-time...
What to do if your child is charged with drug possession
You and your spouse have worked hard to provide a loving, comfortable home for your children. You tried your best to raise your child right. Now your son or daughter has been charged with drug possession. You are not sure how you got here, but you know you want to do...
The federal government is about to ‘get tough’ on opioids
The opioid crisis has captured national attention in recent years. It finally reached the White House in March when President Donald Trump announced his new plan to combat the opioid epidemic in America. Trump's plan is multifaceted and could mean different...
Can I clear my criminal record in Florida?
If you've ever been arrested, you now have a criminal record. Even if the charges against you were subsequently dropped, or even if you were found not guilty in court, the offense remains in your public history. Anyone who does a background check on you can discover...
Florida AG joins united push against opioid makers
Just in time for the 2018 elections, Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced a fresh initiative against drug makers and drug users.The focus of this new initiative is on opioid drugs prescribed by physicians, including hydrocodone (Vicodin) and Oxycodone (OxyContin)....
Boating under the influence (BUI)
Boating while impaired is a serious offense. Florida has some of the strictest boating under the influence (BUI) laws in the nation, and some of the strongest enforcement. If you have recently been issued a BUI citation, the process for fighting it is very similar to...