According to the FBI, more than 1.41 million drivers in the United States were arrested for driving under the influence in 2010 alone. That high figure comes with another fact that applies to you—many of these arrests occurred in Florida. Based on a DUI map recently published in the Daily Mail, Florida and Texas were […]
Florida Ranks High for Fatal DUI’s
What Happens During A Florida Arraignment?
Getting arrested in Florida is a much more complicated process than meets the eye. Generally speaking, the order of events looks something like this: crime, arrest, Miranda Rights, phone call, inventory search, booking, arraignment, and jail. Of course, the specifics vary depending on your case. At every step of the way, there actually are (or […]
Holiday Greetings You Would Prefer to Avoid: Have You Been Drinking Today?
Florida has set up a new program called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” in an effort to curb drinking and driving during the holiday season. Statistically, more accidents occur during the winter holiday season than during any other period of time. Approximately 30 percent of all traffic-related fatalities that occur in December involve alcohol. […]
What Happens When You Violate Your Clearwater Probation?
Probation can seem like a punishment on top of a punishment. For many individuals in Clearwater, they are placed on some type of probationary period after they have already spent some time in jail. Judges in Clearwater place individuals on probation as part of their punishment and also as a way to monitor their behavior […]
What Are The Different Types of Warrants?
Search warrant, bench warrant, arrest warrant—there are certainly a lot of warrants out there. You may have heard one or all of these warrants discussed in pop culture or real life, but do you know what each of them are and how they differ? Generally speaking, a warrant (of any kind) authorizes the police to […]
How to Avoid a DUI this Holiday
With the holidays come the parties – work events, friendly gatherings, and family functions. These events naturally lend themselves to drinking, and it can be easy to lose track of consumption during such events. That’s why this time of year also poses an increased risk for DUIs (not to mention the possible need for a […]
Not So Black and White: DUI Defenses That Work
When you get charged with a DUI, you may feel like everything is against you. But the legal world of Florida DUI charges is anything but black and white. In order for the prosecution to convict you of a DUI, they need to have solid evidence and not be in violation of any constitutional or […]
Potential Drug Charge Defenses in Clearwater
Did you know that if you are convicted of a felony drug-related crime in Clearwater you could lose the right to vote as well as other national privileges? The state of Florida is one of the strictest when it comes to prosecuting drug-related charges. Just take a look at the jail population and you will […]
Will Every Florida DUI Come With An Ignition Interlock Requirement Soon?
Under current Florida law, drivers convicted of their second DUI are required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicle. Depending on the circumstances of the DUI case for first time offenders (mainly whether the drivers’ breath or blood test above .15), Florida courts also impose this obligation. This may all change if […]
Do You Need a DUI Lawyer? Let the Pros and Cons Decide
There are pros and cons to every decision, but when facing a DUI, hiring a lawyer is always your best bet. And a great DUI lawyer in Sarasota or Tampa can turn the unknowns of the court system into manageable and understandable milestones. Plus they can help ensure that you receive the least severe consequences possible. But […]
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