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...
Month: December 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...