Did you know that 37 people die in the United States every day from drunk driving accidents? In fact, in 2021, more than 13,000 people died in these types of incidents. However, not everyone who gets pulled over for a DUI is actually drunk or driving under the...
A field sobriety test is a series of physical and cognitive tasks that law enforcement uses to assess a driver's level of intoxication. While these tests play a crucial role in detecting impaired drivers, numerous factors can negatively affect their accuracy. This...
Florida imposes strict penalties for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol. A DUI conviction can result in jail time, costly fines, and the suspension of your driver’s license. If you are facing DUI charges in Florida, be aware that your Blood Alcohol Content at the...
Drivers with DUI convictions must install ignition interlock devices in their vehicles. This is an attempt at keeping offenders from becoming repeat offenders. Unfortunately, many people over the years have attempted to "cheat the system," working around the ignition...
As you probably know, Florida has severe penalties for motorists who drive under the influence of alcohol. While you may be able to stay out of jail for a first-time offense, you probably cannot avoid losing your driving privileges. To get them back, you might have to...
Like many states, Florida has ignition interlock device laws as a potential part of DUI sentencing. In certain instances, the State of Florida may require you to install an ignition interlock device in your vehicle if you wish to drive. Understanding the ignition...
A DUI can have unfortunate consequences for anyone, especially if you rely on driving for your job. Having a commercial driver's license enables you to legally operate commercial vehicles. A DUI could immediately jeopardize your CDL. Knowing the impact a DUI could...
People who use marijuana may feel that it does not affect their driving ability, but research shows otherwise. According to AAA, marijuana is the second-most common impairing substance among drivers after alcohol. Marijuana does not affect drivers exactly the way that...
When you hit the road and utilize public roads maintained by the city, you actually invoke an implied consent law. This law essentially means that you give your consent to a breath analysis test if an officer suspects you of driving under the influence and asks you to...
As a driver, it is important to understand the implicit and implied agreements that you go into whenever you use a public road. This includes implied consent, which will most often come into play in situations where an officer asks you to take a breath analysis test....