Monthly Archives: January 2026
Florida’s New DUI Law: How “Trenton’s Law” Impacts Repeat Offenders in 2025
Florida has always taken DUI cases seriously, but a major legal change, known as Trenton’s Law, has raised the stakes for anyone facing a repeat DUI charge. Passed in response to several high-profile DUI fatalities, the new law increases penalties, expands prison time, and tightens restrictions on drivers with prior convictions. If you’ve been… Read More »
When a DUI Arrest Starts as a Routine Traffic Stop in Florida
A lot of folks tend to assume that a DUI arrest only happens when someone is obviously impaired or driving erratically. In real life, a large cross-section of DUI cases begins during random traffic stops. You could have a taillight out and end up under investigation for DUI. Understanding how this happens can help… Read More »
DUI Cases Without a Breath Test: How Florida Prosecutors Try to Prove Impairment
A lot of Floridians may be under the impression that refusing a breath test will automatically destroy their DUI defense. However, that isn’t really true. Even though chemical test results can be used as evidence against you, prosecutors often try DUI cases even when there are no chemical tests to back up their claims…. Read More »
How Prior Out-of-State DUI Convictions Can Increase Penalties in Florida
When someone is arrested for DUI in Florida, many assume that only their Florida driving history matters. But under state law, prosecutors can (and often do) use prior out-of-state DUI convictions to enhance penalties, increase fines, extend suspensions, and impose mandatory jail terms. For many people, this comes as an unwelcome surprise. Understanding how… Read More »
