Most of us don’t often hear of people being arrested for driving under the influence (“DUI”) of prescription drugs or medications. As a criminal defense attorney, I can tell you that it’s possible under Florida law, and it happens every day. Pursuant to Florida Statute §316.193, a person is guilty of DUI if, when in […]
Resolving a criminal case often involves a Negotiated Plea, or as it is probably more commonly known, a plea agreement. A Negotiated Plea (or plea agreement) is when the prosecutor offers the defendant a deal to plead guilty or no contest to the offense in exchange for some reduction in the criminal charges or sentence. […]
Perhaps because it’s a peninsula surrounded by ocean, Florida attracts not only countless tourists, but also smugglers, including and especially those that deal in drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Many folks vacationing in the Sunshine State are not shy about pursuing their perception that drugs are readily and cheaply available in Florida. Unfortunately, what […]
The “Back On Track DUI Diversion Program” is a program for first time DUI offenders that is operated by third-party non-profit organizations in conjunction with the Monroe County Office of State Attorney. The program allows qualifying first time offenders to have their DUI charge reduced to Reckless Driving with a Withhold of Adjudication, following completion of […]
In every Florida DUI case, there are two considerations: the criminal case and the administrative suspension of the driver’s license by the Florida Department of Motor Vehicles. This blog post concerns how to protect your rights in the administrative suspension case. The Rules for Driver’s License Suspension From the date of an arrest, drivers in […]