A DUI conviction, in addition to carrying stiff penalties such as jail and driver’s license suspension, can be hurt your finances. The Florida Department of Motor Vehicles estimates that the total cost of a DUI conviction, including fines, insurance increases and attorney fees, is typically around $8,000. This alone is incentive to seek out the […]
When you’re arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, you must deal with the criminal court charges as well as the mandatory suspension of your driver’s license. A typical DUI arrest occurs after a traffic stop, which could be due to a violation like running a red light or speeding or to the […]
Sometimes things are not sweeter the second (or third, or fourth) time around. In fact, not all things are worth experiencing even once. Generally speaking, the things in life you never want to be a part of, not even for a first time, are related to criminal law. It is not anyone’s plan to go […]
When most of us think about a DUI case, the image of a driver behind the wheel of car being pulled over and made to “walk the line” or take a breath test comes to mind. But, there are all sorts of alcohol-related crimes, such as Drunk and Disorderly Conduct, which are just short of […]
If you have ever received a speeding ticket, or known someone who has, you have probably heard more than one version of the events that led up to the traffic stop and the eventual ticket. In many of these cases it might seem like there is no question but that the driver was driving faster […]