Driving under the influence of an intoxicant (DUI) not only puts the driver’s life at risk but also the life of the other drivers who share the road with them. As the consequences for drunk driving are severe, the state of Florida tries to educate those with a DUI...
What costs should you anticipate after your DUI?
After receiving a DUI from Florida law enforcement, you have several life adjustments to navigate. You may wonder how the charge affects your financial health. American Addiction Centers explores common costs associated with drunk driving charges. Understand what you...
How does law enforcement prove an intent to distribute?
It is possible for the state of Florida to charge you with multiple drug offenses. For example, if the police discover illegal drugs in your possession, they may suspect that you intended to deliver them to someone else. As a result, you may end up with a possession...
What should you know about drug trafficking in Florida?
If you sell drugs in Florida, you may face severe consequences. According to the Florida Legislature, drug trafficking occurs when you intentionally bring illegal substances into the state. This offense also refers to the intentional manufacturing and distribution of...
Is it legal to refuse to take field sobriety tests at a DUI stop?
Whether you have ever been arrested for DUI or not, you are probably familiar with field sobriety tests. These tests, which are supposed to help the police officer decide if the driver they pulled over is past the legal limit for alcohol, are ubiquitous in movies and...
Study exposes flaws in crime scene blood analysis
We’ve all seen movies and TV crime dramas depicting bloodstain pattern analysis (BPA) as a scientific forensic technique, leaving little doubt as to “whodunnit.” But a new study published in the August 2021 edition of Forensic Science International uncovers errors and...
What is the difference between jail and prison?
Drug crimes range from misdemeanors and felonies. The potential sentences you may face for a conviction are also various. If the judge decides to incarcerate you, he or she could put you in jail or prison. These two institutions are not the same. They do both house...
Will I need an ignition interlock device?
Like the majority of states, Florida has ignition interlock requirements for certain individuals the courts convict of DUI. If the courts mandate you to put in one of these devices, you are responsible for the cost of maintaining it. Depending on your particular...
Drug court may be an option after a drug charge
A Florida drug charge has the potential to lead to serious trouble. Depending on the severity of the charge you face, you may wind up serving time, paying fines or performing community service, among other obligations. If your drug offense was not a violent one,...
How harshly does Florida law punish driving while intoxicated?
Everyone’s body reacts differently to alcohol. Some people become intoxicated much more easily than others. If you’re not sure whether your blood alcohol content is above the legal limit, you might feel tempted to risk it and drive. Here’s what you should know about...