The legal limit for blood alcohol content (BAC) while driving is 0.08 percent in most states. But did you know that you can feel intoxicated and end up impaired far before you hit that number? On the other hand, you can also still feel fine and functional long after...
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How disorderly intoxication charges can affect college students
Facing a disorderly intoxication charge can leave you unsure about how to proceed. As a college student, you may not know what outcome to expect. It is important to take the situation seriously, as criminal charges can affect your education and future opportunities....
A look at how Floridians feel about crime in the state
When it comes to crime in their state, the perception of Floridians does not always match reality. This at least is true when it comes to reality as presented by crime statistics from a recent survey. Residents of the Sunshine State expressed rising levels of concern...
3 common defenses to a DUI charge
If you get arrested for drinking and driving, you could face serious consequences. These may include significant fines, loss of your driving privileges and the requirement to spend time in jail. You may be subject to these consequences if, according to the Florida...
4 ways Florida juveniles can undergo prosecution as adults
When your child faces a criminal charge, you may find that it keeps you up at night. You may feel especially fearful if you believe there is a chance the state of Florida might try him or her as an adult. The repercussions associated with adult offenses are often much...
Police can arrest you for DUI on horseback
If you operate a car under the influence of alcohol, then the police can arrest you for DUI. However, you do not necessarily have to be in an actual automobile. Take the case of police arresting an intoxicated Florida woman who rode a horse down a highway. Although...
4 causes of big rig collisions
Driving near large trucks in a passenger car can be intimidating and even frustrating. Big rigs are massive and unwieldy vehicles that can cause some serious damage when something goes wrong. Even minor errors can result in unimaginable tragedy. If you collide with...
A guide to disorderly conduct charges in Florida
Whether you are hanging out with friends on Spring Break or enjoying a few drinks at a bar, things may get a little out of hand. One minute you are having a good time, only to be put in handcuffs the next. How can this happen?Florida has laws protecting the peace of...
Can law enforcement search for drugs during a traffic stop?
If you are a resident of Fort Myers or Cape Coral, Florida, or one of the many “snow birds” who spend substantial time in this part of the country during the winter months, you know that getting pulled over by a law enforcement officer for an alleged traffic offense...
Probable cause in a Florida DUI
One of the general principles of criminal law is that police officers cannot - in most cases - stop people at random just in case they might be committing a crime. With the exception of properly set up DUI checkpoints, this principle also covers DUI stops.To make a...