Category Archives: DUI And Criminal Defense
What Questions to Ask a Attorney About DUI
The criminal justice system can move fast. In fact, it moves a lot faster than most civil lawsuits. That is why it’s so imperative to hire an attorney as quickly as possible if you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). The court system takes DUI charges exceptionally seriously, and the penalties… Read More
How to Request a DMV Hearing and How a Attorney Can Help
Those individuals that are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Florida will need to address two separate issues. The first includes the suspension of your driver’s license, and the second is the legal case that will proceed in the courtroom. Once you have been arrested for either refusing… Read More
What Does Discovery Mean?
How Can Discovery Impact Your Case? Discovery is more than just a report or a statement, it is a process. Typically, after a person is arrested for an offense an attorney files a not guilty plea and then files a demand or notice of intent to participate in discovery. The filing of a demand… Read More
What You Need to Know About Florida’s DUI Laws and Penalties
Having one alcoholic drink too many, and then deciding to drive a motor vehicle can come with severe consequences. While under the influence of alcohol, the risks of getting into a motor vehicle collision increase exponentially. The consequences of causing an accident while driving after drinking can impact you and your family for the… Read More
You Must Watch Me Before Administering a DUI Breath Test
There are a couple different ways for a prosecutor to attempt to prove a person was driving under the influence. One way is to proceed under an impairment theory, arguing the person was impaired by alcohol or a controlled substance based on the field sobriety exercises or other interactions with law enforcement. Generally, this… Read More
What Are Field Sobriety Tests
Perhaps you’ve heard of field sobriety tests, which police often ask individuals to perform if the officers suspect that the individual is or has been driving under the influence of alcohol. However, do you know what these tests consist of? Do you know if they are an accurate way of determining alcohol impairment? Do… Read More
How to Win a DMV DUI Hearing
More than 5,000 confirmed crashes involving alcohol-impaired drivers occur in Florida each year, resulting in thousands of injuries and hundreds of fatalities. Beyond the accident statistics, however, there are also serious consequences for those who have been accused of drinking and driving. If you’ve been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of… Read More
How to Fight a DUI Without a Attorney
(Answer: Don’t) According to the CDC, someone dies every 50 minutes because of impaired driving. Across the nation, driving under the influence causes approximately one out of every three traffic deaths. Statistics show that 28 percent of fatal crashes in December—around the holidays—involved impaired drivers. In Florida, 32,177 arrests for DUI took place in… Read More
What To Do After an Arrest
Top 8 Dos and Don’ts After an Arrest If you were arrested, it is important to know that just because you were arrested does not mean you are GUILTY. Any arrest is serious and could have lasting consequences, which why it is important to know your rights and to hire an experienced attorney who… Read More
What to Expect at a DMV Hearing
If you have been involved in an arrest for DUI in Florida, you may face a lengthy driver’s license suspension. It is commonly known that a DUI may result in criminal charges, but the associated DMV hearing may not be fully understood. Following a DUI arrest, a driver only has 10 days to apply… Read More
