After a Florida law enforcement official stops your car, administers a breath test and then charges you with drunk driving, you may face serious penalties if the charge ends up leading to a conviction. The penalties you face for a Florida DUI conviction may vary based...
Criminal Defense
Understanding common forms of DUI evidence
When charged with driving under the influence (DUI), conviction requires proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In some cases, charges rest entirely on a host of evidence collected by the prosecution in order to convict. A DUI case, and its subsequent conviction and...
Drunk driving charges and restricted driving privileges
If charged with driving drunk, your life could change in many ways. You could face financial hardships as a result of missing work, losing your job or paying fines. From an emotional standpoint, these allegations are often very difficult to deal with, and many people...
Can you go to prison for drug possession in Florida?
After a drug possession arrest in Florida, you likely have concerns about potential prison time. While misdemeanor drug offenses may carry up to a year in jail, you could receive a prison sentence for a felony offense. Review the possible penalties for felony drug...
How does a DUI affect your job search?
Florida drivers with DUIs cannot put their job searches on hold. Despite their criminal charge, they still have careers to nurture. Chron explains how drunk driving charges impact job searches. When armed with facts, job candidates know where to focus their efforts....
DUI charges and imprisonment
If you are facing DUI charges, you need to understand the potential penalties associated with these allegations. Aside from losing your license, sustaining serious damage to your reputation, struggling to find a job and paying fines, you could face time behind bars....
How many drinks does it take to get drunk?
Very few people anticipate driving drunk after a fun night with friends or family. Unfortunately, it is very easy to over-indulge and find yourself charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in this situation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and...
Are ignition interlock devices required in Florida?
If you have been charged with a DUI in Florida, the court may require you to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. These devices are designed to prevent motorists from operating a car while intoxicated. Whether you have been convicted of your...