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...
Strong Criminal Defense Forged By
Over 20 Years Of Experience
DUI
A DUI can ruin your life
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...
Florida man sentenced to life for causing deadly DUI accident
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...
What factors can enhance a DUI charge?
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...
DUI charges with medical marijuana even when unimpaired
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...
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...