Most people are familiar with the concept of a GPS monitoring bracelet that tracks the wearer’s location at all times and can’t be removed. GPS monitors are usually ankle bracelets that the court orders a defendant to wear when they’re on probation, parole, or house arrest. The judge may order a GPS monitoring device before…
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, about 37 people die each day because they were a victim of a drunk driving accident. Because of the high risk of death when people drive while intoxicated, drivers are encouraged to report those they witness driving dangerously. However, an anonymous tip from a fellow driver doesn’t…
Tens of thousands of people in the U.S. lose their lives each year because of drunk driving. The National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration estimates that almost 30 people die daily because of DUI crashes. Law enforcement agencies throughout the country have the duty to curb DUI deaths, and in Florida, DUI offenders face harsh…
Not long after you pass your driving test and receive your first Florida driver’s license, traffic stops become a part of life. Whether you’re pegged for running a stop sign or become involved in a car accident, you will interact with a police officer sooner or later. Routine traffic stops tend to be predictable, starting…
If you’ve recently been arrested for DUI in Palm Beach County, you might be wondering if there’s a way for the court to monitor your alcohol intake; after all, there’s no law against drinking if you’re 21 or older. But in the eyes of the law, a DUI arrest shows irresponsibility and the potential to…
Florida became one of the very last states in the U.S. to adopt a traffic law that prohibits texting and driving. Distracted driving is one of the three leading causes of car accidents in the country, and texting is one of the most prevalent distractions in any vehicle. In July of 2019, the state implemented…
Most people are familiar with the concept of DUI checkpoints, and many may have even encountered one during a busy holiday like the Fourth of July or Thanksgiving week. DUI checkpoints are usually planned at times when law enforcement officials expect a spike in drunk driving incidents, so they set them up on busy sections…
As the number of COVID-19 cases in Palm Beach County grows, the number of arrests has fallen. From the period of March 3-31, the 19-day period after the virus was declared a national emergency, there has been a significant drop in the number of people being booked into the county jail compared to the same…
Even if you’ve never been stopped for a DUI, you might be familiar with field sobriety tests from television and movies. The horizontal gaze nystagmus, one-leg stand, and the walk-and-turn test are all standard non-invasive measures police officers use to determine probable cause for an arrest after they’ve pulled over a driver whom they suspect…
Most people understand the dangers of driving while intoxicated, but it’s still a common offense in Florida. Impaired drivers cause a significant portion of fatal accidents. Nationwide, the CDC estimates that about 1 alcohol-impaired driving fatality occurs every 50 minutes. Despite the grim statistics, DUI arrests occur all too frequently. The fact of the matter…
