Category: DUI

Miami DUI Checkpoints

by Jonathan Blecher | July 31, 2017 | DUI

DUI checkpoints, also called “sobriety checkpoints” are locations where law enforcement officers set up to check drivers for signs of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Across the United States, many jurisdictions use DUI checkpoints as a part their anti-drunk driving campaign. Are DUI checkpoints legal? Due to the fact that there are […]

What Happens If You Violate DUI Probation in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | July 31, 2017 | DUI

Suppose you were convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Miami or anywhere else in Florida. If this was your first DUI, your total period of incarceration and probation could not exceed one year under Sec. 316.193(5)(6) of the Florida Statutes. Assuming you were placed on DUI probation, what would the basic terms of […]

Florida’s ‘Actual Physical Control’ Law

by Jonathan Blecher | July 28, 2017 | DUI

Most licensed drivers in Florida are well-aware of the fact that it’s illegal to drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, what many people do not realize is that they can actually be arrested, charged, and convicted of DUI even if they weren’t driving at all. A person can be convicted of “driving under the […]

Debunking Common Myths About Drunk Driving

by Jonathan Blecher | July 20, 2017 | DUI

Drinking and driving is a serious subject matter that comes with severe consequences. While most states have a clearly set limit for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08, it can still be tricky to know if you’ve passed that limit, unless you own a personal breathalyzer. In Miami, if you have a BAC level between […]

The Driver License Compact: How It Affects Your DUI in Florida

by Jonathan Blecher | July 17, 2017 | DUI

Since Miami is a magnet for tourists and “snowbirds,” DUI attorneys see their fair share of out-of-towners who are arrested for DUI. If you were arrested for driving under the influence while visiting Miami, you’re probably wondering how a Florida DUI will affect your driving privileges in your home state. Will your home state find […]