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 […]
Florida’s “Zero Tolerance Law” – Why Underage DUIs Require Extra Care
Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious offense for any driver, but when it involves a minor under the age of 21, the consequences can be even more severe and long-lasting. In Florida, underage DUI cases are treated with heightened sensitivity due to the potential impact on a young person’s future, including their driving […]
Can I Get My License Back While A Florida DUI Case Is Pending?
A DUI arrest does more than put your criminal record at risk. It threatens your ability to drive—immediately. In Florida, your license doesn’t get suspended after a conviction. It happens almost instantly after the arrest. What many don’t realize is that there’s a hard deadline, and it comes fast. Ten days. That’s how long you […]
Why The 10 Days After A Florida DUI Arrest Are The Most Important
The Clock Starts Ticking the Moment You’re ArrestedThe moments following a DUI arrest in Florida are critical. You have exactly 10 days to act before your driving privileges are automatically suspended. This brief window, known as the “10-Day Rule,” is your only opportunity to challenge the suspension and retain your ability to drive. Ignoring this […]
Reminders Why You Shouldn’t Drink & Operate a Vehicle: Florida DUIs in the News (Part 1)
Drinking and operating a vehicle—whether a car, golf cart, or even an excavator—is never a wise decision. It’s a cocktail of danger that endangers lives and leaves lasting repercussions. Florida’s recent DUI incidents serve as vivid examples of how this poor choice leads to chaos, legal trouble, and in many cases, irreversible harm. Unbelievable but […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Why You Should Avoid A DUI Charge In The Florida Keys
Reason 1 – It Can Become Very Costly A DUI conviction goes beyond just legal consequences like jail time and suspended driving privileges; it also poses a significant challenge to your financial wellbeing. As per the data from Florida’s Department of Motor Vehicles, the total cost – inclusive of fines, insurance hikes, attorney charges – […]