Getting a DUI conviction at any time for any reason can have serious repercussions on your future. This is also true if you are a college student or aspire to be one in the near future. Unfortunately, even a first-time DUI offense could have a major impact on your...
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Common defenses for DUIs
Anyone caught drinking and driving faces serious consequences. The penalties for breaking the law include fines, jail time, and other restrictions. Even innocent people can suffer these punishments. The court system is imperfect. Those in power cannot always recognize...
Will you be able to drive again with a second DUI conviction?
You probably rely on your car day in and day out. But you may not realize how dependent you really are until you face a second conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). License suspension is a given for a second offense, but is there any way under...
Are alcohol breath tests accurate?
Although many drunk driving convictions rely on the results provided, several factors may affect the accuracy of alcohol breath tests. In addition to roadside sobriety tests, law enforcement officers commonly ask motorists suspected of driving under the influence to...
Understanding how one’s breath equates to their BAC
Were one to mention the number "0.08," most might likely recognize to be the legal limit for a person's blood-alcohol content (both in Florida and throughout most of the U.S.). The visual representation of this statistic (in most people's minds) is someone on the side...
When can a DUI lead to manslaughter charges?
Driving under the influence is a serious charge on its own. However, there are some circumstances when a DUI can also result in additional charges, such as DUI manslaughter. When can a DUI result in manslaughter charges? Florida DUI manslaughter A DUI can result in a...
Reduce your risk of DUI this New Year’s Eve
While New Year's Eve traditionally celebrates new beginnings, too much celebration could result in unwanted legal involvement or even a serious accident. The National Safety Council says that about 36% of December 31 through January 1 motor vehicle fatalities result...
Using an ignition interlock device to your advantage
Learning that you will need to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle may initially make you upset. You may feel as though your privacy and your freedom have taken a hit. However, an ignition interlock device actually has quite a few advantages. Seeing...
Can you refuse DUI testing during a traffic stop?
Say an officer pulls you over on suspicion of driving under the influence. If they find further reason to conduct an investigation upon stopping you, they might then administer a blood alcohol content (BAC) detection test. Breath analysis tests serve as one of the...
Underage drinking, a first-time DUI and the effect on your future
When you enter college, there are a lot of “firsts” to contend with, but you are able to manage most of them. However, if law enforcement stops you on suspicion of drunk driving, you will find that becoming a first offender can cast a cloud over your life both now and...