Dui

Not all offenders who drive under the influence (DUI) respond positively to criminal sanctions or medical treatment. Some hardcore or high-risk drunk drivers resist behavioral change. They tend to relapse into their alcoholic patterns, unfazed by their encounters with...

A breath test can be administered by a police department to determine someone’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). For example, a police officer may pull over a driver for making erratic maneuvers. The officer may then have that person do field sobriety tests, and, if...

In Florida, dealing with the ramifications of being convicted for driving under the influence (DUI), it’s essential to grasp how it will affect your personal and professional life. The following details some of the consequences you could face. Defining a DUI To...

Getting a DUI in Florida is a situation that needs to be taken very seriously. This is as true if you are a minor or an adult. The penalties for minors are usually lesser, especially if they are addressed to a first offense. What are the penalties you may receive? DUI...

Driving a car or other motor vehicle if you have consumed alcohol or drugs is a serious offense in Florida. It may contribute to severe or fatal accidents and injuries. Law enforcement officers use various field sobriety tests to assess a driver's impairment level and...

In Florida, a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge means one of two things: either your blood alcohol concentration level hits the 0.08 grams per 100 mL of blood mark, or the authorities can prove that your normal faculties are severely impaired by a substance...

People are going to drink alcohol. It is one of the most accessible and legal ways to relax after a long work week. If an officer pulls you over and charges you with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), a conviction may ruin your life in more ways than one. You may have...

A Florida man was handed a life sentence on Feb. 27 for driving under the influence of drugs and causing an accident that claimed the life of a 71-year-old man and his 7-year-old and 9-year-old granddaughters. During a sentencing hearing that lasted approximately two...

Being accused of driving under the influence in Florida is serious even in the best of circumstances. However, there are certain factors that can enhance the charge; these are some of the most common. Having a minor in the vehicle A charge of driving under the...

Medical marijuana is legal in Florida, but that doesn’t mean you should get behind the wheel after using it. In some situations, a person can be charged with DUI even if they aren’t impaired. This carries various consequences. Medical marijuana and impairment If a...