Every licensed driver knows and understands DUI laws. If you drink and drive, you could face serious fines, penalties and jail time. What many licensed drivers do not know is that Florida has drunk driving laws for boaters as well. Boating under the influence...
Drivers License Suspension And Revocation
Getting a hardship license after a DUI: 3 things you should know
One of the hardest aspects of a DUI arrest is its impact on your driver's license. Losing your license may be more than just an inconvenience. It can also sidetrack your job, education and ability to care for your family. And given the harsh consequences of driving...
Avoid permanent revocation after DUI
Florida DUI laws are tough and only getting tougher. Receiving a DUI charge and conviction in the great state of Florida can lead to hefty fines, severe penalties and a loss of driving privilege. Although these threats are extremely scary, it is possible they can be...
Don’t wait; request a driver’s license hearing ASAP after a Florida DUI arrest
One thing that most people don't understand about DUI arrests in Florida is that they result in two sets of legal proceedings: the criminal proceedings and the driver's license proceedings. Today let's discuss the part that relates to your driver's license.In Orange...
Can DUI school help reduce charges?
Following a DUI charge, state law requires offenders to attend mandatory alcohol education classes. These DUI schools are designed to assess and treat individuals after a DUI offense. Although these alcohol education courses are mandatory, cooperating with the court...
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...
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...
Emotional impact of losing right to drive
For most American drivers, since receiving your license as a teen, freedom of the open road has been somewhat of a therapeutic calling. Our ability to change our surroundings, relax our minds and relieve stress has always been just a car key away. However, just as...
Hardship license can ease the stress of license suspension
Let's face it, receiving a DUI charge is bad enough. The hassle, humiliation and fines are difficult enough to handle without facing the next 12 to 18 months of no driving. If you are like so many other Florida residents, chances are your family depends on you for...
Falling behind on child support could cost you your license
Throughout Florida and, indeed, the United States as a whole, many individuals rely heavily on their driver's license. However, if you commit a driving offense, there is a chance that your license could be revoked or suspended. For some families, this can be...