If you’ve been arrested for a DUI for the very first time, you might be unclear about how the State goes about suspending your license. Technically, your DUI case is two cases in one. It’s both a civil and criminal case, and you might face two license suspensions — one from the administrative case and…
There are many reasons why a person would risk driving with a suspended license. There’s also a plethora of drivers who have a suspended license but don’t know about it. Driving with a suspended license is a criminal offense in Florida, and getting caught can lead to fines, jail time, and an extended period of…
Driving after imbibing alcoholic beverages is never a good idea. Drinking and driving is a high-risk activity that often impacts the lives of those who drive impaired, their families, and everyone they share the road with. Alcohol was a factor in the accident-related deaths of more than 10,400 people in 2016. Its ties to thousands…
Even if you’re a skilled driver, you can lose your license over non-driving issues in Florida and several other states. Nearly 2 million of 14 million registered drivers in the Sunshine State have suspended licenses. To the surprise of many drivers, the offenses over which their licenses were suspended have zero to do with physically…
Florida drivers often forget that driving is a privilege and not a right. There are numerous reasons why the Department of Motor Vehicles might suspend a person’s driver’s license; often, drivers who have had their licenses suspended are shocked to learn that many of these reasons have nothing to do with their driving abilities. If…
Increased awareness about civil rights and police misconduct and the widespread availability of personal recording devices have collectively put a spotlight on the behavior of police officers across the country. In most states, it’s legal for citizens to record the actions of on-duty police officers. Florida is one of twelve states which requires the consent…
When a person is arrested for DUI in Florida, the arresting officer must drive the suspect to the nearest precinct so that he or she may conduct a breath test. Currently, police officers in Florida must use the Intoxilyzer 8000 to perform these tests. Unfortunately, the Intoxilyzer 8000 is often susceptible to several human-caused and…
A charge of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida may be a misdemeanor or felony offense. Typically, a defendant’s first DUI charge is a misdemeanor criminal charge; however, when the driver who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol strikes another person and causes a serious bodily injury, the offense becomes a severe third-degree…
Americans are living longer than ever before, which means that many are driving well into their senior years. Seniors who drive participate in more activities, which is beneficial to their health. Driving can also help aging individuals maintain strong cognitive abilities. Why is it then that some elderly drivers who have maintained a safe driving…