DUI's on New Year's Eve are common since law enforcement is out in full force and with so many parties they are sure to find people. Cops may set up checkpoints as well which is throwing a net out there and hoping to catch something. If you are...
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Year: 2014
Phelps owns up to DUI “mistake,” vows to move on
We are all human, and we all make mistakes. Sometimes it takes a celebrity to remind us of the central fact that the errors we make that we believe are perhaps singular and not commonly committed by others are, in fact, quite common.Take drunk driving, for example.We...
Need to know about Drug Paraphernalia arrests
Being caught with "drug paraphernalia" even without the drugs is serious charge in the state of Florida. Any type drug paraphernalia possession is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of one year imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000. The state defines...
Holiday drunk driving campaign is in force in Florida
Most Florida motorists throughout the state, including in Orange County, likely know the phrase "Click it or Ticket," which is the slogan for a recurring national campaign stressing motorists' seat belt use.Drivers are equally familiar with the "Drive Sober or Get...
DUI Expungement process
Being charged with a DUI is about as serious as it gets. You could be looking at heavy fines, probation, loss of your driving privileges, and possibly even serve some jail time. Making matters worse is that a DUI conviction is not expungeable. In the state of Florida,...
Blood-alcohol testing: Why it’s not fool-proof in every instance
Many of our readers across Florida have likely read stories or otherwise heard of cases where a stopped motorist who was administered a breathalyzer test and subsequently convicted of drunk driving flatly contended that he or she was not under the influence of...
New law on Leaving Scene of an Accident means tougher sentence
Being involved in a car accident is a scary experience. It doesn't matter if it is something as simple as a fender-bender. But just because it's a frightening ordeal doesn't mean you can leave the scene of an accident. Especially if there is a serious injury involved!...
Concealed Weapons Charges under FL law
Despite what you may think or hear, it's not very easy to carry a gun legally in the state of Florida. For example, if you have history of stalking or domestic abuse, it is unlikely that you will be permitted to carry a gun. While the state of FL respects and even...
Challenging the legitimacy of a DUI traffic stop
If you are out driving and you suddenly see flashing lights in your rearview mirror, the first question you probably ask (to no one in particular) is: “What did I do?” In some cases, you might not be aware of breaking any laws. Other times, you might know...
Assistant city attorney in St. Pete accused DUI and test-refusal
Any DUI offense is a significant charge. Being accused of driving under the influence is more than a glorified traffic ticket. A conviction for drunk driving is entered on your driving record and can be used to enhance future charges. In Florida, prosecutors will...
