We all make mistakes and no one is without faults. We know this to be true and yet the justice system seeks to penalize those who are caught making a mistake in order to teach a lesson and minimize future mistakes. But sometimes, part of the challenge of learning a...
Month: May 2016
Without reasonable suspicion, how can a DUI checkpoint be legal?
Law enforcement agencies throughout Florida use many different tactics to enforce DUI law. On holidays and throughout the year, routine patrols, saturation patrols (commonly called Wolf Pack operations) and DUI checkpoints frequently focus on drunk driving...
Do Mandatory DUI Tests Violate Your Rights?
Seventy minutes may have significant implications for drunk driving cases throughout Florida. In that span of time, the Supreme Court heard arguments about challenges to DUI laws involving the requirement of drivers submitting to alcohol testing without a warrant and...
Can I refuse a breath test if stopped for suspicion of DUI?
A breath test is a test administered to determine the blood-alcohol content level of someone suspected of driving under the influence. If the suspect is over the legal limit (in Florida, it's a concentration level of 0.08 percent or above), there can be serious...
A strong defense at your DMV hearing
Many drivers are reluctant to provide officers with a breath test during a DUI stop in fear that it will lead to a criminal conviction. While this may typically be the recommended course of action, refusing a breath test may result in an automatic one-year suspension...
The real cost of a suspended driver’s license
It should come as no surprise that the initial cost associated with a suspended driver's license can be substantial. However, when considering the big picture, the actual cost may be quite a bit more than you are prepared to handle. As with any traffic ticket, there...
The end of civil forfeiture in Florida
While the first of April is considered a day filled with pranks, the news of long-awaited asset forfeiture reform was no joke when Gov. Rick Scott signed Senate Bill 1044. Prior to the Florida governor affixing his signature to the legislation, civil forfeiture was...