What Is “Wet Reckless Driving” and Why Is It Better Than a DUI in Florida?
In Florida, being charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) carries severe penalties that can impact your freedom, finances, and future. However, in certain cases, a skilled DUI attorney may negotiate a reduced charge known as “wet reckless driving.” This article explores the differences between a DUI and a wet reckless charge, the associated penalties, […]
Multiple DUI Arrests & What It Means To Be a “Habitual Traffic Offender” in Florida
Getting arrested once for DUI is bad enough—it shakes your confidence, it drains your wallet, and it stains your reputation. But when the cuffs click a second, third, or even fourth time, the consequences start stacking like bricks—and fast. Florida does not play when it comes to repeat DUI offenses. The law is rigid, the […]
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. […]
Tampa Area Is Florida’s DUI Hotspot
Of the 44,000 DUI arrests in the state of Florida, 7967 or 18% happened in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. By comparison, Miami and Broward only had 4,700 combined. This is clearly the state’s “DUI Hotspot” due to aggressive enforcement by local agencies. In fact in 2022, they made twice as many DUI arrests in Tampa […]