If a police officer pulls you over on suspicion of DUI, the officer will likely ask you to perform a field sobriety test. Some of these tests involve checking your balance. One example is a walk and turn test which determines if you can walk in a straight line. The...
What financial documents should you have prior to divorce?
Getting a divorce may go a lot smoother when you prepare as much as you can prior to filing. One way to prepare is to gather critical financial documents and organize them for accessibility. Separating your finances and transitioning back to independence will take...
What are the potential punishments for a first DUI?
When you get a DUI, the punishment depends on many factors. If this is your first time getting such a charge and there are no other extenuating circumstances, then there are several potential punishments you may receive. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles...
How can you recover during a divorce?
When you marry someone, you typically expect to be with that person forever. Most couples wrap their identities up in the idea of being a spouse. When you divorce, that ends. To go through a divorce can wreak havoc on your mental and physical health. According to...
Can you get a job with an arrest record, but no convictions?
Recently, Florida law enforcement pulled you over for driving under the influence. They arrested you, but they did not convict you. How does this impact your ongoing job search? Chron shines a light on the particulars of gaining employment with an arrest record free...
What do you know about auto brewery syndrome and DUIs?
After receiving your recent DUI, you may feel confused about the breath analyzer results that Florida law enforcement showed you. Maybe you only had a sip of alcohol, or perhaps you had nothing to drink at all before driving. American Addition Centers explores a rare...
What is reasonable suspicion to pull over a motorist?
There are a number of possible defenses against a DUI charge. Along with challenges to breath test results, you might also find that the officer who pulled you over did not have a proper basis to stop you in the first place. It may come as a surprise, but the police...
What are the consequences for a hit-and-run DUI offense?
Florida law prohibits individuals from driving motor vehicles if they have a blood alcohol concentration over the state’s 0.08% legal limit. Nevertheless, if you drive under the influence of alcohol and have a collision, you should remain at the accident scene until...
Penalties and possible reductions for Florida DUI offenses
Although Florida judges view driving under the influence as a serious charge, a motorist's first and second offense may classify as a misdemeanor. When a DUI arrest involves severe bodily injuries or a death, however, the charge may be a felony offense. An individual...
Which drugs are most commonly abused in Florida?
Approximately 7% of people over the age of 12 in Florida have a substance use disorder. The death rate from drug overdoses is 24 per 100,000 people, which is relatively high compared to the rest of the country. Nevertheless, when it comes to the types of substances...
