You might be surprised to learn that beyond the risk of license suspension and fines, your vehicle might be impounded following a Florida DUI arrest. Vehicle impoundment is a legal consequence of a DUI arrest in the Sunshine State. Understanding the process can help...
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Can you use your own breath test?
You do not want to get pulled over for impaired driving, so you purchase your own breath test. It gives you a quick and easy way to check your own blood alcohol concentration (BAC) before you get behind the wheel. Say you're having a drink or two with your friends at...
The implied consent law in Florida
If you accept the privilege provided by the state of Florida to operate a motor vehicle within the state, you are deemed to have given consent to submit to a lawful chemical (blood) or physical (breath) test when you drive. This is referred to as implied consent. ...
Driving high is harder to prove
Over the years, the technology surrounding drunk driving has gotten better. It used to be that police officers would essentially just make judgment calls about whether or not someone was impaired, likely having them perform field sobriety tests. But today, police...
DUIs and security clearance concerns
Anyone arrested on a Florida road for driving under the influence could face severe consequences. While first-time offenders might face some leniency, a conviction could lead to a permanent criminal record. That said, even someone arrested for a first DUI might face...
Ignition interlock devices explained
When someone faces a conviction for driving under the influence, they may face severe penalties. Fines and even jail time are not uncommon. Many Florida residents could see their driving privileges revoked. Requirements to use an ignition interlock device may be...
Why a car might be impounded after a DUI
If you are charged with DUI in Florida, your vehicle may be impounded. This is generally true if your license was suspended or revoked at the time that you were charged with this offense. Otherwise, the only reason your car would be seized is if you are a repeat...
Getting a DUI as an airline pilot
Being a pilot is a job with a great deal of responsibility, and the FAA hold pilots to a very high standard. As a result, if you end up with a DUI offense, you may face additional consequences in your career, along with the penalties and restrictions mandated by...
How someone can challenge a field sobriety test in Florida
No Florida driver wants to see flashing red and blue lights behind their car. Unfortunately, that's often the case for people who drive while impaired. If a police officer suspects you're driving while intoxicated, they might ask you to perform a field sobriety test....
How a DUI can affect your nursing career
If you're a nurse in Florida, you've worked hard to get where you are today, and you don't want anything to jeopardize your career. Being arrested for driving under the influence can do just that. A DUI arrest is serious business and there are potentially extra...