When faced with a DUI charge, your car insurance may not rank high on your list of priorities. Still, knowing how to move forward strategically involves taking a look at all the risks and inconveniences that may result from a successful conviction. Nerdwallet...
Boating under the influence: What operators need to know
Florida is famous for many things, including seemingly endless rivers, lakes and canals. The state provides numerous opportunities to have fun in motorized boats and personal watercraft. Boaters should understand the rules and regulations before heading out on the...
Do you know how much a DUI costs?
Your recent encounter with Florida law enforcement resulted in a DUI. Do you know the full financial extent of a single drunk-driving charge? Going beyond bail, towing and impounding, American Addiction Centers explores the full monetary cost of a DUI. Learn how to...
Can I refuse to take a blood alcohol test?
If you are driving a vehicle in Florida and a police officer suspects that you are under the influence of alcohol, he or she is going to pull you over. Then, the officer is likely to ask you to submit to a blood alcohol content test. According to Florida...
The consequences of drunk driving charges as an older adult
When people think about those who are stopped for driving while they are drunk, many envision a college student, teenager, young adult or middle-aged individual. However, it is important to keep in mind that many older adults are stopped for drunk driving as well....
How do standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests differ?
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...
Know the legal consequences for Florida DUI
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...
What are the penalties for BUI in Florida?
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...
Do you know how to choose a designated driver?
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...
Can you get a DUI for driving with legal drugs in your system?
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...
