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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...