December 15, 2020
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What an Underage DUI Charge Means for You
If you’re under the age of 21 and you’ve been accused of DUI, you should realize that a conviction may derail your life. There are several charges that an underage person caught drinking—or even just caught with alcohol in his or her vehicle—may face. All of these charges carry heavy [...]
You’ll Be Unprepared if You Miss This Guide to DUI Defense Strategies
Rise above the influence. More than one million drivers are arrested for a DUI every year. Even if a driver was driving safely, the police throw the driver in jail and leave them facing long sentences and heavy fines. But you have a right to defend yourself. A criminal defense lawyer can [...]
December 1, 2020
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What Should I Do If I’m in A Car Accident?
Even though we don’t wish this on anyone, at some point in time, most people experience what it’s like to be in a car accident. The accident may simply be a bump in the parking lot, or it could end up in a more serious collision where people are injured. In [...]
October 15, 2020
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How Cell Phone Payment Apps Prevent Fraud
Mobile apps are becoming increasingly popular as more people use their phones and tablets to perform a variety of functions. There are apps available that allow you to do your banking, order online and pay bills. Because mobile payment apps require you to enter sensitive information, such as credit or [...]
October 15, 2020
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How to Win a DMV DUI Hearing
(Hint: Hire a DUI Lawyer!) Ten days: it may not seem like a very long amount of time, and it isn’t. However, if you’ve been charged with a DUI and have had your license suspended, that’s how long you have to request the most important hearing of your case: the [...]
November 15, 2019
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About Field Sobriety Tests
Between the years of 2003 and 2012, more than 8,000 people lost their lives on Florida roadways due to alcohol-related crashes, according to state information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The number of deaths from alcohol-impaired drivers in Florida was higher than the national average, [...]
November 1, 2019
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Three Compelling Reasons to Hire a DUI Lawyer
Florida has the second strictest DUI laws in the country, behind only Arizona. A person who is convicted of a DUI in Florida may be required to install an interlock ignition device even after a first offense, and may have their license suspended for up to six months, be required [...]
August 20, 2019
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The High Cost of Not Defending a DUI
Anyone who has driven down Florida highways has seen the billboards saying “A cab ride is cheaper than a DUI.” It’s true. But if you’ve made the mistake of getting behind the wheel after having too many drinks, choosing to not defend your DUI is a grave mistake. If you’re [...]
June 27, 2019
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Searches and Seizures at DUI Traffic Stops
Anyone who has stumbled upon a DUI checkpoint or seen flashing blue and red lights in their rear view mirror, and has had a few drinks, is probably concerned. They’re worried about all the bad things that could happen if they’re charged with a DUI. They could spend time in [...]
June 13, 2019
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Marijuana Use and Driving: Standards for DUI in Florida
Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the United States, yet testing for it in a driving under the influence (DUI) situation is challenging for law enforcement. No industry standards currently exist for measuring marijuana intoxication levels. While recreational marijuana is not legal in Florida, medical marijuana [...]
May 23, 2019
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