Choosing whether to submit to a breath test or not can be a worrying decision. The results are not always accurate and blowing over the state's legal limit, 0.08 in Florida, can land you with DUI charges. However, breath test refusal can earn you automatic license suspension. Whatever your decision, however, the outcome can be challenged in court if it is not in your favor.
Florida man refuses a breath test after being found unconscious
If you are suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol, you may be requested to take a breath test. Although this is optional, breath test refusal can lead to the automatic loss of your driving license. However, there are many reasons you might feel unwilling to take a breath test. Such was the case for one man in Florida recently.
Video: Cop asks Florida trooper to let him go during DUI arrest
Last week, we discussed whether certain people, such as celebrities and politicians, might receive special treatment when facing DUI charges in Florida. Some Floridians might think that not only are public figures treated as if they are above the law, but so too are law enforcement officers themselves. One Florida police officer reportedly recently tried to use his position to get out of drunk driving charges.
Hernando County deputy won't be prosecuted in DUI case
Earlier this week, it was reported that a Hernando County sheriff's deputy who was arrested on drunk driving charges last month won't be prosecuted. The Florida State Attorney's Office said it decided not to proceed with the case due to conflicting witness accounts and a lack of evidence. Many Florida residents may be wondering whether this man received preferential treatment because he is a law enforcement officer.
Vikings player to give lectures on drunk driving versus jail time
Getting arrested and charged with drunk driving carries with it oftentimes incredibly steep consequences. From license suspensions to time in jail, even first-time offenders can find themselves facing life-changing penalties for what might have been a simple mistake. But although some people here in Florida might think that their life is over because of a DUI charge, an offer of a lighter sentence might be the chance a person needs in order to redeem themselves and pass on an important lesson to other people as well.
Deputy arrested for drunk driving refused breath test
Most residents of Orange County are likely aware that sometimes severe consequences go along with a drunk driving conviction. People may not be aware however that depending on the circumstances surrounding an arrest, penalties may be assessed even without a conviction. A woman recently arrested in nearby Volusia County is experiencing this first hand.
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