Can I get charged with DUI using an e-Scooter?

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10th Nov 2021

Nowadays, e-Scooters are popular among many people for their convenience. With the boom in the transportation industry, the use of e-Scooters have been on a significant rise in recent years. They have been used in commuting from point to point … more

Does A DUI Show Up During A Background Check?

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27th Oct 2021

In today’s job market you need all the help you can get to secure a great new job. To compete against other qualified candidates, you don’t want to have any black marks on your record that could be red flags … more

DUI Penalties in the State of Florida

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17th Jun 2019

Why should you know the penalties for DUI? So that you know the critical importance of why you must fight your DUI. If you don’t fight your DUI, if found guilty, at a minimum you will: • Lose your driver license, • Serve a term … more

Do I need an Attorney if I get arrested for a DUI?

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22nd Jun 2015

There are DUI/DWI attorneys that specialize in serious traffic offense cases such as drunk driving.  There may be several reasons you want to hire an attorney.  First, you may want to hire an attorney if you feel you were wrongfully … more

1st DUI (Driving under the influence) Conviction and License Reinstatement

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17th Jun 2015

If you are looking to reinstate your license and this is your first DUI Conviction, and you have a six month to one suspension effective from the conviction date, you can apply for a hardship license in your county before the expiration of this … more

CAN A MOTORIST BE ARRESTED FOR DUI ON PRIVATE PROPERTY?

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15th Jun 2015

Is it s possible to get a DUI while driving on private property? Interestingly (and unfortunately to anyone in that predicament) the answer should be “yes”, it is definitely possible. This is based upon an analysis of Florida DUI law where can be strict. Florida Statute … more

General information on State of Florida DUI Laws

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DUI (meaning driving under the influence of a controlled substance either with an unlawful blood alcohol level or to the extent that the driver’s motor faculties were impaired) is an offense under Florida law.  The offense is proved by demonstrating an impairment of “normal faculties” or unlawful blood alcohol or breath alcohol … more

Can I Be Accused Of DUI For Just Sitting In The Car And Not Driving It?

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4th May 2015

You do not have to be driving to be accused of DUI. Simply being in actual physical control with the ability to drive (like having the keys) is sufficient to trigger a DUI prosecution. After an evening of drinking with … more

The DUI Breath Test May Not Always Be Accurate

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While the science surrounding alcohol breath testing in the United States is generally accepted by courts, the research surrounding some of these breathalyzer tests do not always demonstrate a convincing tale. According to one study, one out of every four … more

Ignition Interlock Requirements and South Florida DUIs

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20th Apr 2015

An ignition interlock system is a requirement, pursuant to the Florida DUI Statute, for any driver that has been convicted of a DUI in the State of Florida.  It is also a condition of some DUI diversion programs. The device … more