If you are charged with drunk or impaired driving in the state of Florida, you will likely be taken into custody. You will also likely spend at least a few hours in jail prior to seeing a judge. However, being charged with a crime doesn't mean that you actually did...
DUI
The standard field sobriety tests
If a driver in Pensacola, Florida, is pulled over for a DUI, an officer may conduct field sobriety tests. The National Highway Safety Traffic Administration has made three field sobriety tests standard. Standard field sobriety tests The horizontal nystagmus gaze test...
Driving while high could have consequences
Drunk driving remains a serious problem on roads throughout the United States, and many people would prefer to call a taxi than risk driving drunk. Ironically, some may find drunk driving appalling, but they'd take risks driving while high. Even people who do not have...
Use these tips to return to the road after receiving a DUI
Having your driver's license reinstated and regaining the privilege to drive after a DUI can provide you with the freedom to go anywhere you want in your vehicle. However, before you get back on the road, you may want to reflect on the situation to ensure that you...
Requiring an ignition interlock device for aggravated DUI
Driving under the influence in Florida comes with some serious consequences. Especially if you get caught driving drunk more than once. If you are lucky enough not to have hurt anyone or yourself while driving under the influence, you will still have to deal with the...
DUI convictions may cause employment troubles
Anyone arrested for a DUI in Florida may face serious consequences in a criminal court, including fines, jail time, probation and license revocation. Even after paying the price for a DUI, a driver might continue to face problems. In particular, a DUI conviction could...
What you need to know about DUI among teens
Drunk driving is a serious issue in Florida, and it's not uncommon to see DUI arrests involving teenagers. Why do teens get involved in DUI incidents, and is it possible to reduce or prevent these cases? Why do teens get involved in DUI incidents? There are many...
Facts about driving under the influence
Impaired driving is a serious issue in Florida. The state is a mecca for tourists of all ages all year round in addition to its residents, which means the highway are always full of travelers on the go and often in a hurry. This scenario alone means that driving can...
There are ways to get a DUI charge dismissed
Getting charged for a drunk driving offense in Florida can be intimidating. You may be so worried about your future that you're tempted to take the first plea deal that is offered to you. However, if you can get your DUI charge dismissed, you won't have to decide...
The various factors that influence your blood alcohol level
You have likely heard that drinking a beer or taking a shot of liquor increases your blood alcohol level by about 0.02. However, there are a number of other factors that might determine your true level of impairment after consuming an alcoholic beverage in Florida....