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....
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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...
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...