Category: DUI
How App-Based Taxis Are Helping Reduce Drunk Driving
by Jonathan Blecher | September 10, 2015 | DUI
It is hard to go out for a night on the town these days without someone mentioning Uber, Lyft, or Side Car – the three most popular app-based taxi services out there. The services were initially founded to easily connect drivers to their clientele, potentially avoiding that awkward feeling everyone gets when stepping into a […]
Judge in Broward County Faces Consequences After DUI Arrest
by Jonathan Blecher | September 3, 2015 | DUI
A Broward County circuit judge agreed to a 90-day suspension without pay as a disciplinary measure for driving under the influence of Ambien, a prescription sleep aid. Judge Lynn Rosenthal was charged with DUI after an incident on May 27, 2014. The accident occurred at Broward County Courthouse, where the judge clipped a deputy’s marked […]
Should I Refuse a Breath, Blood, or Urine Test During a DUI Arrest?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 1, 2015 | DUI
In Florida, everyone on the roadways – they could be in a car, on a motorcycle, or operating a huge semi-truck – has automatically agreed to an “implied consent” law, whether they realize it or not. This law states that by accepting your responsibilities as a driver and using your license as issued by the […]
Can I Be Charged with a DUI for Being Asleep in the Car While Intoxicated?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 20, 2015 | DUI
After a night out drinking on the town, driving home would not only be reckless but it could result in an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI). Instead, you may think it wise to sleep it off in your vehicle until it is safe to drive. If you make that choice, you very likely […]
If You Don’t Take Field Sobriety Tests, Will You Lose Your License?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 7, 2015 | DUI
At first blush, field sobriety tests seem like a legitimate way for officers to assess drivers suspected of intoxication. But when you dig a little deeper, it quickly becomes apparent that these tests often do more harm than good to the driver being questioned. The biggest reason for this is because field sobriety tests are […]
