Why Leaving The Scene Of An Accident In Florida Is Serious Offense
Leaving the scene of an accident in Florida—often referred to as a “hit and run”—is not just a bad decision. It’s a legal minefield with severe consequences. Florida law mandates that drivers involved in accidents must remain at the scene, provide assistance if necessary, and exchange information with the other parties. Failure to do so […]
Why Is Tampa Bay’s DUI Arrest Rate 4X Miami’s? Unpacking the Numbers and the Reasons
If you’re driving in Tampa Bay, you might want to think twice before getting behind the wheel after a drink. The numbers don’t lie: in 2023, Hillsborough County logged a jaw-dropping 4,151 DUI arrests, and Pinellas County wasn’t far behind with 3,844 arrests. In stark contrast, Miami-Dade County, despite its larger population, reported only 1,904 […]
You Just Got Your First DUI in Florida: Now What?
Getting your first DUI in Florida is a nerve-wracking experience. In the blink of an eye, what may have seemed like a minor mistake becomes a legal nightmare. The penalties for a DUI in Florida are severe, and they can affect your finances, your driving privileges, and even your future employment opportunities. If you’re facing […]
What Happens When A Cop Gets Arrested For DUI?
When a law enforcement officer gets a DUI in Florida, it’s not just a legal problem—it’s a personal and professional crisis. DUI charges can devastate any individual’s life, but for an officer of the law, the stakes are even higher. Their reputation, career, and livelihood are on the line, as well as the public’s trust […]
Heavy DUI Enforcement Through Labor Day: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over Ramps Up Again
Florida is gearing up for a wave of DUI enforcement thanks to NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. With it, we can expect a significant escalation in the state’s approach to combating impaired driving from 8/16/24 – 9/2/24. This campaign, a nationwide effort to reduce impaired driving, has taken on a life of […]
Florida DUI Arrests By The Numbers
Each year the FLHSMV publishes data about the number of traffic infractions issued across the state. We dive deep into these numbers to get a better understanding of trends in traffic enforcement here in Florida. We always look at criminal traffic arrests which include the most notorious: DUI. Let’s take a look at the numbers. […]
Florida DUI Penalties 2024 Update
Driving intoxicated in Florida is not just risky; it’s downright perilous. As we sail through 2024, the state has doubled down on its efforts to combat this hazardous behavior, tightening the legal screws and amplifying penalties for offenders. Buckle up as we traverse the legal landscape of DUI penalties in the Sunshine State. Picture this: […]
Celebrity DUI and Traffic Stops
Famous people pulled over just like you and me and here’s proof. Get ready for celebrity traffic stops part one. The big news this week: Justin Timberlake was arrested for DUI in the Hamptons however there are few details at this moment. In the meantime, here are few other notable celebrity brushes with the law. […]
New FDOT Funds For Hillsborough County DUI Enforcement
According to a Jan 22nd 2024 Hillsborough County press release, DUI enforcement will not be letting up anytime soon in 2024. After locking in additional FDOT funding for increased patrols through Sept 2024, we expect the Tampa area to continue to be the Florida’s DUI hotspot. Read the HSCO’s release below: “The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s […]
Pinellas County Is Serious About DUI Arrests
In our previous blog we highlighted that the Tampa Bay Area is Florida’s DUI hotspot for several years in a row. Further, Pinellas County is the place where law enforcement makes the most DUI arrests in the entire state. Local agencies here regularly apply and receive extra money from grant programs to conduct extra DUI […]