What to Know About DUI in Monroe County
Don’t go home with an extra souvenir from your vacation. Monroe County DUI by The Numbers In 2022, law enforcement officers in Monroe County issued 575 citations for DUI across all of the Florida Keys. The majority of the arrests are made by local sheriff department (418) only 22 were made by FHP and 129 […]
Driving Under the Influence: The Basics of Florida DUI Charges
COVID-19’s Impact on DUI Enforcement Drinking alcohol is legal if you are over the age 21, but drunk driving isn’t. Prescription drugs are legal if prescribed by your doctor, but driving under the influence of them and it impairs your normal faculties is not. Have you been charged with a DUI in Florida? The Ticket […]
Drunken Driving Laws In Florida
Drunk driving or driving under the influence of alcohol is a serious offense and can result in serious consequences if found guilty in a court of lawn. Florida Drunken Driving Laws are some of the strictest in the nation. Drunk driving is commonly referred to as DUI or DWI. Though the terms DUI and DWI have different meanings […]
2016 Florida DUI Statutes
Title XXIIIMOTOR VEHICLES Chapter 316STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROLView Entire Chapter 316.193 Driving under the influence; penalties.— (1) A person is guilty of the offense of driving under the influence and is subject to punishment as provided in subsection (2) if the person is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle within this state and: (a) The […]
Florida BUI Penalties
PENALTIES a. Refusing Breath, Blood or Urine Test – b. Criminal Penalties for BUI – A person will be found guilty ofBUI if that person is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or a chemical or controlled substance to the extent that their normal faculties are impaired, or have a blood or breath-alcohol level of 0.08 or […]
Driver license suspension and revocation in Florida
First of all, there is a distinction between having your license suspended and having it revoked. Insurance companies routinely check for driver license suspensions/revocations. If either of these conditions are noted in your record, your carrier will not hesitate to raise your premiums significantly or, worst-case scenario, they may notify you that your policy has […]
Know the DUI Process In Florida
Consequences for DUI are severe in Florida and the whole process could seem infuriating. This is why it is advised to have an experienced DUI lawyer in Tampa at your side. Several stages are involved in a DUI charge, and each phase covers different aspects of the DUI case. After a DUI arrest, booking & bail occurs, […]
What To Keep In Mind When You Contact A DUI Lawyer In West Palm Beach
Drunk driving is a serious crime in every state and a lot of drivers in Florida are charged with DUI. The penalties for DUI and the legal procedures differ significantly from state to state. The consequences of DUI are determined depending on whether this is your second DUI, whether you have injured someone during the DUI and […]
DUI Offense in Florida – Do You Really Need Legal Help
Florida is very strict about enforcing the DUI laws and convicted drivers usually face harsh penalties such as hefty fines, DUI school, community service, probation, license suspension, and even jail terms. So, do you need a Florida DUI Attorney if you get cited for a DUI? If you want to investigate and contest the citation, you can consult […]
What Happens If You Are Pulled Over for Driving Under the Influence
If you have access to a television, then you’ve probably heard your fair share of “Don’t Drink and Drive” PSA’s. However, things happen. People make mistakes. Unfortunately, mistakes for drinking and driving in Florida may come with serious consequences. Not only is it is dangerous for you, it is dangerous for everyone else on the […]