Do DUI laws in Florida only apply to cars, trucks, and motorcycles?
DUI laws in the state of Florida do not only apply to cars, motorcycles, and trucks. They apply to any vehicle that’s able to transport you from point A to point B. So it could be a bicycle. You can get a DUI on a bicycle. I’ve seen DUIs on horseback. Anything that can… Read More »
What do police officers look for when searching for drunk drivers on the highways?
There are going to be many defenses available in any DUI case. DUI cases are typically extremely subjective, meaning that it’s the officer’s opinion as to what they’re seeing. So when they say that they hear slurred speech, when they say they see someone swaying, there’s going to be hopefully video of that to… Read More »
Do I need an attorney for my DUI case in Florida?
Absolutely you need an attorney for your DUI case in the State of Florida. DUI is the one crime out there that’s typically, completely subjective from the law enforcement officers’ perspective. And what I mean by that is the cop’s the one that’s going to say that he was swaying, that he was slurring… Read More »
What happens if I refuse a breath test in Florida?
If you refuse a breath test in the state of Florida, your license is administratively suspended for a period of one year. If it’s a first offense, you’re able to get a hardship license for that period. On the criminal side, if you refuse a breath test in Florida, the prosecutor will try to… Read More »
How many hours of alcohol classes will I have to take following a drunk driving conviction in Florida?
Following any DUI conviction in the state of Florida, you’re going to be required to complete what’s called DUI School. For a first offense, DUI school lasts 12 hours, and for a second or subsequent DUI conviction, DUI school last 21 hours. So you’re required to complete one of those courses depending on if… Read More »
What is a DRE?
A DRE is known as a drug recognition expert. These are law enforcement officers that have been to two weeks of training and are designed to be able to determine whether or not someone’s under the influence of a chemical controlled substance. So with two weeks of training, they’re supposed to be able to… Read More »
How much does it cost to hire an attorney in a DUI case in Florida?
The cost to hire an attorney in a DUI case in the state of Florida varies on the facts of the case. Typically, for a routine DUI case fees can get as low as $2500 or so for a first time misdemeanor DUI with nothing aggregating. Then obviously if it’s a felony DUI or… Read More »
What is an ignition interlock device?
An ignition interlock device is a device that’s installed to the ignition of your car, where you would have to provide a breath sample into the device in order for you to start your car. It’s typically designed for people that have been convicted of certain DUI offenses where the courts want to make… Read More »
How will a Florida DUI conviction affect me other than the criminal penalties and the license loss?
A criminal conviction for DUI in the state of Florida can affect you in many ways other than the criminal sanctions. There’s required special insurance that you’re required to carry, if you’re convicted of DUI, for a certain period of time. It can be expensive. There’s obviously the criminal conviction on your record that… Read More »
What is blood alcohol content (BAC) or level?
Blood alcohol content or level in simplistic terms is the amount of alcohol in your bloodstream. In the state of Florida, there is a presumption of a 0.08, so if your blood alcohol was above a 0.08 in the state of Florida, you are presumed guilty of DUI.
