DUI/DWI

People who are pulled over for the suspicion of drunk driving are often asked to take a field sobriety test, but some people don’t realize what this is. A field sobriety test is meant to help a police officer determine if a driver is impaired.  There are many...

With the winter holidays upon us, now is a good time to discuss DUI checkpoints. Are they legal? And what determines who gets pulled over? They are indeed legal in Florida. Also, during the holidays between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the state often requests and...

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...

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...

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...