Most people understand what a DUI means and how and why they are received. However, referencing DUI laws in terms of being 'per se' tends to confuse some people. The term per se is used to describe something in and of itself. In reference to DUI cases, per se laws...
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Year: 2015
Mental illness and DUI
When an officer suspects a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, they can pull them over on suspicion of DUI. Many times it is drugs or alcohol that is responsible for an individuals erratic or dangerous driving. However, occasionally other underlying...
Why is getting a charge expunged so important in Florida?
If you're like a lot of our Florida readers, then you might have a conviction on your criminal record that you'd rather soon forget. Perhaps you received in when you were younger and didn't know any better. Or maybe it's a misdemeanor you paid for long ago and don't...
How does someone actually reach a BAC of 0.08?
When people think about blood alcohol content (BAC) or driving under the influence, they typically think of the magic number 0.08. For most of us that have had a glass of wine with dinner or a few beers during the game, getting to the level where we believe we may be...
MADD award goes to intoxicated officer
Anyone that has been pulled over by an officer for suspected DUI will likely agree that it is one of the most embarrassing moments in their lifetime. To add insult to injury, some officers involved may even be slightly condescending or perhaps a bit belittling to...
Can Dram Shop Laws help a DUI defense?
A 'Dram Shop' law is one of those laws that few people realize exists but most people agree it should. Named after the 18th-century English tavern practice of selling gin, a teaspoon, or dram, at a time. Dram shop laws give those impacted by a DUI charge, the...
Before a breath test stop and think
Most people that have been pulled over for suspicion of DUI can attest to the fact that no matter if you're guilty or not, the situation is scary. Many times, the simple possibility of being in trouble with the law can lead drivers to say and do things they normally...
What is the difference between sealing and expunging?
Depending on what you have experienced or what life has in store for you, you might be thinking about how your criminal record may impact your future plans. If you are concerned with how your past mistakes may come back to haunt your future, you should speak to an...
The actual cost of a DUI in Florida
In Florida, the average fine for a first time DUI offense runs somewhere between $250 and $500 depending on the circumstances. For many people, this doesn't sound too bad. Only $250 if caught being over the legal limit while driving? The fine doesn't come close to the...
Drug related DUI is tough to prove
Most every American driver has heard of a Breathalyzer test. It is a test used to measure the blood alcohol content of a driver suspected of being under the influence. However, the term under the influence can mean being impaired due to alcohol or drugs. Any...
