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...
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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...
Does test standardization for field sobriety tests make a difference?
When officers suspect a driver of hitting the road while under the influence, they submit this person to a battery of tests to prove whether there is enough evidence to make an arrest. Field sobriety tests often serve as one of the first tests a driver may come...
Common myths about DUI charges in Florida
After getting arrested for drinking and driving, you may have fears and concerns about what happens next as well as how a potential conviction could affect your life. You may also feel anxious about the consequences you face. According to the Florida Department of...
Can you be over the limit while feeling sober?
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...
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
When you are out having a good time with friends and family, it is easy to forget just how many adult beverages you had. This can lead to legal issues if you receive a breathalyzer test from the police while driving. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
How does the IID work exemption work in Florida?
If the Florida courts find you guilty of DUI, it is likely that you will need to install an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. However, if you work at a job that requires you to drive company vehicles, you may wonder if this requirement will cause you to...
Can you refuse sobriety tests?
If police officers stop you under suspicion of drunk driving, you might feel helpless. Unfortunately, DUI law is one of the areas of criminal justice where case law has eroded your rights to an extensive degree. In other words, there are serious consequences for drunk...
Who makes a good designated driver?
Few things can ruin a fun afternoon at the ballpark faster than a stop for driving under the influence of alcohol. When making your gameday plans, you look for the best tickets, pick out your favorite cap and invite your best friends. Picking a designated driver,...