Category: DUI

Is It Legal to Avoid a DUI Checkpoint in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 28, 2017 | DUI, Traffic Stops

Alcohol-related traffic accidents account for more than 40 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) To help combat this alarming statistic, all 50 U.S. states have laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances (DUI). Sometimes also called DWI (driving […]

Can a ‘Drunk’ Passenger be Charged with a DUI?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 27, 2017 | DUI

Let’s say that somebody is definitely drunk and they are sitting in the backseat of a vehicle or in the passenger seat, can they still get a DUI even though they were not driving? The answer – it depends. If a police officer pulled over a vehicle and the designated driver (DD) had a car […]

Factors That Influence DUI Fines in Florida

by Jonathan Blecher | March 22, 2017 | DUI

If you are worried that you might be convicted of a DUI after having been arrested curbside, you are probably concerned with your freedoms, first and foremost. You could lose days or months behind bars and you might not be able to operate your vehicle at all for quite some time. Something that many people […]

Implied Consent Laws in Florida

by Jonathan Blecher | March 22, 2017 | DUI

Once you have received your driver’s license and signed your name, you have agreed to abide by Florida’s Implied Consent Law. This law provides that, as part of using your privilege to drive, you consent to a blood, breath, or urine test to indicate your blood alcohol content or drug content at the time you […]

Exploring Alternative Sentences for DUI Offenders in Miami

by Jonathan Blecher | March 20, 2017 | DUI

As a resident of Florida, you’re likely well-aware that Florida has a reputation for being harsh on crime and DUI is no exception. If the prosecutor has a strong case against you, you may be nervous about spending up to six months of your life behind bars – and that’s only for a first DUI […]