In areas of high traffic particularly prone to intoxicated drivers, officers may set up something called a sobriety stop, or a traffic stop. What are these stops? And is it possible for a driver to avoid them if they do not wish to proceed through? What are traffic...
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Common police mistakes during DUI arrests
If you are facing a DUI charge, you should be aware of the common errors police make during suspected DUI traffic stops. Many mistakes can occur during a DUI arrest. Furthermore, the arrest may not be valid if law enforcement fails to follow the appropriate procedure....
Can you be misled into thinking you are sober?
If you are too drunk to drive, you might think you can sober yourself up quickly through one or more methods you have heard about. However, so-called fast ways to get sober generally do not work. You could find yourself charged with DUI even after trying one or more...
Can a DUI destroy your opportunities for higher education?
No one grows up without making a few mistakes. Unfortunately, mistakes that involve alcohol can have consequences that are too steep. Young people who drive under the influence in Florida face criminal charges, jail time and other penalties. But a conviction may also...
What do BAC levels feel like?
A person's blood alcohol content level gets used in measurements to determine if someone is "safe to drive" or not. But how exactly does BAC level corelate to how intoxicated a person may feel? In reality, there is less of a relation than you may suspect. Alcohol and...
Can you turn to avoid a DUI roadblock?
Regardless of how you feel about DUI checkpoints, members of law enforcement tend to love them. This is because these roadblocks are generally effective at identifying motorists who have blood alcohol concentrations over Florida's 0.08% legal limit. You can get into a...
What does implied consent mean for you as a driver?
If law enforcement stops you for suspected drunk driving, they will typically use several techniques to learn whether you have had any alcohol. To this end, they may ask you to perform roadside sobriety tests, as well as to submit to a blood, breath or urine test....
What punishments can accompany DUIs in Florida?
Driving under the influence can result in a serious accident that harms yourself and others. It can also land you in legal trouble, regardless of whether it is your first or fiftieth offense. The state of Florida takes DUI very seriously, as reflected by their strict...
How could medicinal marijuana lead to a DUI charge in Florida?
Recreational use of marijuana remains unlawful in Florida. As reported by WFLA.com, several attempts to legalize cannabis for recreational purposes have failed in the senate. Residents with a valid doctor’s prescription may, however, continue using medicinal...
How does a DUI impact your schooling?
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...