On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Jun 29, 2020 | drunk driving defense
Florida drivers like you may not know what to expect when asked to take a field sobriety test. You may have seen them in television shows before, but how accurate is that to real life? Field sobriety tests are a common tool law enforcement uses. They often decide if...
On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Jun 6, 2020 | drunk driving defense
Know the legal consequences for Florida DUI Motorists can receive a charge of driving under the influence in Florida with a measured blood alcohol content of at least 0.08% or when an officer observes impairment. If convicted, the driver can receive jail time as well...
On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Apr 2, 2020 | drunk driving defense
Florida law prohibits you from driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and the law also applies to operating a boat. Just like a motor vehicle, a watercraft is a large machine that is capable of injuring others and damaging property when operated...
On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Feb 12, 2020 | drunk driving defense
Before heading out for an evening of drinks with your friends, you may decide that one of you should act as the designated driver. Doing so is a great way to avoid an accident and a DUI, but you have to make your selection carefully. Alcohol.org offers tips on...
On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Jan 8, 2020 | drunk driving defense
It is not an uncommon scenario: A Florida resident takes a Percocet or antidepressant or even cough medicine and gets behind the wheel of a vehicle. A cop pulls him or her over for erratic driving or an innocent error. Something about the driver’s appearance or...
On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Dec 27, 2019 | drunk driving defense
You might think that having a breath test measurement indicating that you were intoxicated is irrefutable proof of you having driven under the influence of alcohol. Such is the assumption held by many of those in Shalimar who come to see us here at the Campbell &...
On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Oct 15, 2019 | drunk driving defense
Florida has strict laws meant to tamp down on the use of substances when driving. In order to determine if someone has been driving under the influence, tools like field sobriety tests may be utilized. But can these tests be used as evidence against you in court?...
On behalf of Campbell & Madden, PLLC | Aug 29, 2019 | drunk driving defense
Anyone in Florida operating boat (or any watercraft) under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol may face harsh penalties. Individuals charged with boating under the influence, may pay a fine, serve jail time or face other penalties. Courts base BUI charges, in large...
| May 23, 2019 | drunk driving defense
Although a drunk driving charge may seem minor at first, DUI charges can have a serious impact on an accused individual’s personal and professional lives. It can create a criminal record that will follow the accused individual as well as result in serious...
| May 3, 2019 | drunk driving defense, Firm News
Knowing what drunk driving charges are based on can help accused individuals better defend against the charges they must deal with. Drunk driving defenses are particularly important because of the serious potential consequences and penalties facing individuals who...
