Many people believe that if they manage to drive home safely under the influence, they’re in the clear. However, Florida law allows law enforcement to arrest you for DUI even after the fact, under certain circumstances. The Elements of a DUI Charge To secure a DUI conviction in Florida, the prosecution must prove the following … Continue reading “Can you be arrested for DUI after the fact?”
Analyzing Blood Tests in DUI Cases Lee Lockett recently attended (July 2023) a four day intensive Lab workshop in Chicago where he learned how toxicologists in crime labs process and test blood specimens to determine the presence of alcohol and drugs, as well as their respective concentrations. This exclusive seminar took place at the Axion … Continue reading “Blood Alcohol and Drug Testing in DUI Cases”
DUI PENALTIES IN FLORIDA: A LOOK AT THE MANY DIFFERENT SENTENCING RANGES FOR DUI CONVICTIONS To understand what you might be facing if convicted of a DUI charge in Florida, you’ll need to know the unique facts in your case. Was there an accident? Are there any prior DUI arrests? Was there a high breath … Continue reading “DUI PENALTIES IN FLORIDA: A LOOK AT THE MANY DIFFERENT SENTENCING RANGES FOR DUI CONVICTIONS”
DUI School: What’s that all about? DUI school is a requirement for many who are arrested for DUI. Even if you avoid a criminal DUI conviction (in the criminal case), some may still need to complete the DUI school for the administrative suspension. The following persons will need to enroll in the DUI school. (The scenarios … Continue reading “DUI School: What’s that all about?”
Understanding Ignition Interlock Devices after a DUI If you’ve been arrested and charged with DUI in the state of Florida, you will face serious penalties and consequences. If convicted, you will lose your driver’s license, pay hefty fines, and in some cases, you may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. … Continue reading “Understanding Ignition Interlock Devices after a DUI”
Consequences of Multiple DUI Convictions in Florida While any DUI in the state of Florida is serious—first, second, third or subsequent—Florida has increased the penalties for each subsequent DUI conviction. Further, it is almost certain that you will face extremely aggressive prosecution on any DUI after your first conviction. Drivers who are involved in an … Continue reading “Consequences of Multiple DUI Convictions in Florida”
The Lesser-Known Financial and Career Consequences of a DUI in Jacksonville No one sets out hoping to hurt someone or cost themselves thousands of dollars when they get behind the wheel while intoxicated, but both scenarios are common outcomes. In 2017, law enforcement caught nearly 3,000 Jacksonville people driving under the influence. And even if … Continue reading “The Lesser-Known Financial and Career Consequences of a DUI in Jacksonville”
IT Specialist Put on Unpaid Leave After DUI Arrest A DUI arrest often has a domino effect on every aspect of your life, from your personal relationships and employment to your financial health and independence. A Marco Island IT specialist discovered this for himself in January of 2019, when he was arrested and subsequently placed … Continue reading “IT Specialist Put on Unpaid Leave After DUI Arrest”
Too Pretty for a DUI? Bizarre DUI Defenses and Strategies That Actually Work It’s natural to panic after getting pulled over and realizing that you’ve had a little too much to drink. Still, it’s crucial to stay quiet and avoid implicating yourself, rather than rushing to an unbelievable or bizarre defense that’s unlikely to work. … Continue reading “Too Pretty for a DUI? Bizarre DUI Defenses and Strategies That Actually Work”
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