DUI & Criminal Division

Tampa DUI Enforcement Goes Into Overdrive During July 4th Weekend

Fourth of July in Tampa comes with fireworks, barbecues… and the flashing blue lights of Operation Red, White & Sober. Law enforcement wasn’t exactly in the holiday spirit this year if you’d been tipping back a few too many White Claws. Between July 4th and 6th, Tampa PD and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office were out […]

Miami Beach DUI Checkpoint Announced For July 3rd 2025

When holidays roll in—think Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s—Miami‑Dade law enforcement ramps up DUI checkpoints. These aren’t random stops; they’re strategically placed to intercept drivers during weekends and celebrations known for heavy drinking. Earlier today the Miami Police Department announced a DUI checkpoint for July 3rd 2025. The post […]

Extra DUI Enforcement Memorial Day Weekend Leads To Dozens Of Arrests In Tampa Area

Tampa’s Zero-Tolerance Tradition Continues Memorial Day Weekend 2025 turned out to be another proving ground for Tampa’s reputation as Florida’s most unforgiving city for DUI enforcement. Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, alongside Tampa PD, Florida Highway Patrol, and Temple Terrace PD, launched a powerful joint effort called Operation “Remember the Fallen,” designed to crack down on […]

What’s The Difference Between Sealing & Expunging A Criminal Record?

You handled the court case. You made it through probation. You did everything the judge asked. But months or years later, you’re still getting that uneasy feeling when someone says, “We just need to run a quick background check.” That lingering fear? That’s your record, still haunting you. People think once a case is closed, […]

DUI Arrests By Tampa Police Spike During Cinco De Mayo 2025

Tampa doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to drunk driving. It has a reputation across Florida—and beyond—as one of the toughest places to get caught behind the wheel after drinking. Law enforcement here doesn’t just enforce DUI laws; they zero in with laser focus. Every holiday, every weekend, they’re out there like clockwork, and […]

6 Questions That Will Help You Hire the Right DUI Lawyer Without Regret

Getting slapped with a DUI charge can feel like your life’s been picked up and thrown into a blender. Your license is on the line. Your freedom too. Maybe even your job, depending on how things shake out. One mistake or one misstep, and you could be facing fines, jail time, or mandatory classes that […]

Tampa Gets Even Tougher On DUI Enforcement in 2025

Tampa’s DUI crackdown in 2025 isn’t slowing down. If anything, it’s picking up speed—and not in a good way if you’re on the wrong side of the law. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is on a mission, flanked by Tampa PD and Florida Highway Patrol, targeting impaired drivers with laser focus, especially during holiday weekends […]

How To Minimize The Impact Of A Drug Possession Charge In Florida

Florida Drug Arrests: The Numbers Don’t LieFlorida isn’t playing around when it comes to drug arrests. In 2023 alone, the state clocked in a drug arrest rate of 390.7 per 100,000 people. That’s more than 80,000 drug-related arrests in a single year. Nationally, the figure hits even harder—over 1.16 million arrests across the U.S. were […]

The First Days After A Pinellas County DUI Arrest Are The Most Important

In 2024, Pinellas County reported 3,326 DUI arrests, reflecting a decline from the previous year’s 3,884 arrests. Despite this decrease, the numbers remain significant, underscoring the county’s ongoing commitment to addressing impaired driving. When considering population, Pinellas County is the #1 strictest county for DUI enforcement, with nearly 350 DUI arrests per 100k residents. No […]

Arrested For DUI In Duval County? Time To Act Fast.

DUI arrests aren’t just statistics, there are people behind the numbers. In Duval County alone, law enforcement has cracked down hard on impaired driving. From 2019-2024 there’s been a 23% uptick in DUI arrests. Last year there were 3048 DUI arrests in Duval county, the majority coming from the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. According to their […]