If you were arrested for a DUI and missed the deadline to appeal your license suspension with the DMV, you may still be able to get a hardship license. A hardship or restricted license grants you limited driving privileges for necessary trips, including commutes to and from work, school, or medical appointments. The experienced attorneys from Rudenberg & Glasser, P.A., share how to apply for a ...
If you’ve been charged with a DUI in Fort Lauderdale, you will likely face serious consequences including jail time, license suspension, and extensive fines. You will likely be facing charges if you had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of over.08% If your BAC was closer to.11%, your chance of conviction is almost certain. If you’re fairly sure that you’ll be convicted, you may consider pleading ...
Everyone makes mistakes, even police officers. Police officers commonly make mistakes during DUI testing. If you have been charged with a DUI offense, your situation may seem hopeless, but you could have a way out. DUI stops have to follow strict protocol or the prosecution's case is weakened. Since officers often make mistakes during DUI tests, it is vital to contact an experienced DUI attorney ...
Repeated DUI offenses can have serious penalties in the state of Florida. The consequences of a second-offense DUI usually include heavy fines, license suspension, vehicle impounding, and the installation of an ignition interlock device (IID) in your vehicle. An interlock device is a breath-test machine, also known as a breathalyzer, that is connected to a vehicle’s ignition system. With it ...
In Florida, it used to be that the law was much stricter on DUI arrests. If you refused to blow or blew a BAC in excess of.08, your license would be automatically suspended. Because this was considered a separate component from your criminal proceedings, the suspension did not require any proof of guilt. Even if you were found not guilty, the suspension was eligible to stand for up to a year. To ...
The deadliest weekend of the year in the United States is not New Year’s, Independence Day, or any other holiday known for wild partying and excessive drinking. The deadliest holiday of the year is actually Thanksgiving. According to statistics, over 500 people will lose their lives while driving this Thanksgiving weekend. The high crash statistics for Thanksgiving are the result of a few factors: ...
If you have ever been pulled over at a DUI checkpoint or have been previously been accused of drunk driving, you may be familiar with Florida's Field Sobriety Tests. Even still, it is crucial that you understand the laws surrounding these tests and how you can protect your rights in these types of situations. While drunk driving laws vary from state to state, most law enforcement officers use the ...