Category Archives: DUI
Holiday DUI got you Facing Jail Time?
The many opportunities for holiday gatherings often lead to increased alcohol consumption, and that, in turn, can lead to some pretty dumb decisions. One of the most costly choices you can make is to get behind the wheel after consuming too much alcohol. In the event you’ve picked up a DUI after a holiday… Read More »
It’s a DUI, Even if you’re Driving a Lawn Mower!
When Haines City police officers heard a loud commotion outside of a local business, they hurried outside to see what was going on. There they discovered that Gary Wayne Anderson had inadvertently struck their police cruiser while riding his lawnmower. That’s right: the 68-year old had been on his riding lawn mower, towing a… Read More »
Charged With a DUI in Florida?
If you have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Florida, your life could be about to experience some breathtaking changes. A DUI is no small matter in the Sunshine State; securing local, experienced legal help is an excellent idea. What Constitutes Driving Under the Influence? When a person… Read More »
Consequences of Drunk Driving: When you Experience Personal Injury & Need Legal Help
Regardless of the public service announcements and education campaigns that flood the media, when it comes to drunk driving, some people just don’t seem to get the message. Sadly, getting behind the wheel when incapacitated can have costly, and even deadly, effects. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or killed… Read More »
Kissimmee Firefighter Arrested for Second DUI While her Child Was in the car
In early May, a Kissimmee firefighter was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) with a child in the car. Samantha Lopez, 37, was stopped by a police officer after that officer witnessed her nearly causing multiple accidents on Eudora Road prior to pulling into a Walmart parking lot. According to initial reports, Lopez… Read More »
When The Police Can Pull You Over: Understanding Reasonable Suspicion
Somedays it feels like police officers have all of the power. It can seem like they have the ability to stop and question you whenever they like. However, this is not true. You have essential Constitutional rights that officers cannot violate without serious consequences. Because of your Constitutional rights to privacy and to be… Read More »
Potential Florida DUI Defenses
Florida takes driving under the influence (DUI) incredibly seriously. Even a first-time offense can lead to harsh punishments, like losing your license, spending days in jail, and paying a fine. If you are charged with a second or subsequent offense, the statutory penalties are even worse. That is why you should work with an… Read More »
Florida Implied Consent Law
When you are pulled over for driving under the influence of alcohol and asked to take a breath test, do you know what to do? If you are arrested for a DUI and told you have to take a blood or urine test, do you know how to respond? Many people are not sure… Read More »
Florida DUI Laws and Penalties
Most states have moved toward harsher penalties for drunk driving, and Florida is no exception. A DUI conviction has widespread consequences even beyond the criminal penalties. If you are convicted of DUI, you could face adverse effects in your current job, your future career, your ability to drive, and, ultimately, your ability to support… Read More »
Motions to Suppress Evidence in Your DUI Evidence
Defending against charges of driving under the influence (DUI) can be challenging because of the types of evidence typically available in the case. There usually are not many witnesses, and if you have tested above the legal blood alcohol content limit, then you certainly have an uphill battle toward getting your charges reduced or… Read More »
