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...
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What happens during a DUI preliminary hearing?
If a police officer suspects you are driving under the influence in Florida, they can arrest you. Afterward, the legal process may begin with a preliminary hearing. Understanding DUI preliminary hearings After an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI), the next...
DUI demographics and arrests
Demographics do not tell the entire story about driving under the influence. However, reviewing statistics and information may paint a picture of who is at risk the most. Regardless, drunk driving collisions will happen in Florida no matter what preventive steps...
Does marijuana affect your driving ability?
Although marijuana is only legal for medical purposes in Florida, many use it recreationally. One way that it can be dangerous is if you use it and then drive. Higher THC levels increase accident risk Many people think marijuana is harmless. However, if you take it...
A DUI could ruin your career
If you are taken into custody for a DUI in Florida, you may lose your driving privileges or spend time in jail. If convicted, you face additional jail time, a license suspension, or revocation, and a fine. In addition, you may have a harder time finding employment...
Common defenses against DUI charges
If you are charged with drunk driving, it doesn't mean that you are guilty of the crime. Instead, it simply means that Florida authorities believed that there was enough evidence to suggest that you violated the law. There are multiple defenses that you may be able to...
Teens and drunk driving dangers
Anyone convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida could be in legal jeopardy. Although auto liability insurance may cover losses resulting from an accident, criminal DUI charges may be much harder to address, mainly when blood alcohol concentration...
Should I plead guilty to a DUI charge?
Pleading guilty to any Florida criminal charge is a serious decision that all defendants should fully evaluate first. There are consequences that go along with a guilty plea in the future because it can be the basis for certain restrictions as well as generate a...
Can a job offer be rescinded after a DUI?
Job seekers in Florida expect things to go smoothly after receiving an offer of employment. You should know what can happen if that offer is rescinded due to a DUI. Can a job offer be rescinded due to a DUI? Employers take it seriously when a job applicant has a DUI...
Field sobriety tests used to determine if a driver is impaired
Even though a motorist can exhibit clear signs of drunkenness, those staggering behaviors alone may not suffice as evidence in court. Therefore, police will conduct three tests to confirm whether or not a person is intoxicated. These field sobriety tests are the...