Police officers have an array of tools and procedures to help them determine if a motorist is intoxicated. They may ask you to walk a straight line and turn around or stand on one leg for a time. Another standard field sobriety test is the horizontal gaze nystagmus...
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How a drunk driving arrest and conviction is likely to impact your life
A drunk driving arrest can be terrifying. Your driver's license is immediately suspended. You will be hauled off for booking, and you may spend a night (or longer) in jail. Then, you have to wait anxiously through the coming weeks and months for your case to either...
Stopped for suspicion of DUI? Here’s the best way to avoid an arrest
Even though there are strict laws to deter people from driving under the influence of alcohol, it remains a problem in nearly every nook of the United States. That means officers are always on the lookout for suspected drunk drivers -- and sometimes they pull over the...
How much is one drink?
We know that people often have a drink or two and then drive home. These people are usually not out drinking for the sake of getting intoxicated. Think of your typical fine dining establishment, where it seems like there is a glass of wine on every table. People often...
A visit to the doctor could lead to a DUI charge
Whether it is your first trip in years to a doctor, or you are a regular patient, you may emerge with a new prescription. You may decide to take the first dose of your new medication there and then so that you hopefully feel better sooner. However, some medicines...
2 possible defenses to fight your drunk driving charge
Going through a drunk driving stop is an experience you probably don’t want to relive. However, leading up to your court date, it’s crucial to think through the traffic stop from start to finish. Doing this might help you figure out why you failed a breath test or...
After leaving Ocala motel, local faces DUI charge
Anyone can come face-to-face with the police. Often, when this happens, this is the worst times of our lives, especially when DUI charges are at issue. These charges carry heavy penalties and life-changing consequences, like lost driving privileges and educational and...
What are your options for clearing a DUI from your record?
In the aftermath of your recent DUI, you must navigate the life changes brought about by the charge. As you do, you may wonder if you can clear the DUI from your criminal and driving records in Florida. Your success with clearing your DUI depends on several factors....
Understanding boating under the influence laws in Florida
All 50 states have laws against operating a boat or other vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Because Florida is a peninsula surrounded by seawater on three sides, these laws are especially relevant. Space Coast Daily cites the United States Coast...
What are standardized field sobriety tests?
Under Florida law, officers have the ability to give suspected DUI drivers tests. These tests check your sobriety level. They have many different ones at their disposal. But field sobriety tests are among the most common to start off with. Of these tests, you are most...
