Category Archives: DUI
Challenging Field Sobriety Tests During a DUI Defense
Field sobriety tests are administered by law enforcement when someone is pulled over for a suspected DUI. The police claim that these tests are used to evaluate a driver’s physical and cognitive functions to determine if they are impaired. The horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN), the walk and turn, and one-leg stand are some of… Read More »
Mistakes to Avoid After a DUI Arrest
It is natural to feel very confused after being arrested for driving under the influence. This may be the first time you have found yourself in this situation, and you may not know what to do next. Our Fort Lauderdale DUI lawyer knows the confusion, fear, and uncertainty you are facing. While there are… Read More »
Can a DUI Be Expunged in Florida?
Convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) are treated very seriously in Florida. Under the law, a conviction for a DUI cannot be sealed or expunged. This means that if you are convicted of a DUI, it will remain on your criminal record permanently. Why are DUI Convictions Ineligible for Expungement? The strict DUI… Read More »
5 Things You Need to Know About Florida DUI Laws
For many Fort Lauderdale area residents, a drunk driving arrest will be their first–and hopefully only–interaction with Florida’s criminal justice system. There is often a good deal of confusion surrounding Florida’s DUI laws and how they work. So here are five things you should know about the law when it comes to drunk driving… Read More »
What Happens If a Teenager Is Charged With DUI in Fort Lauderdale?
In Florida, a teenager can obtain a learner’s permit to drive as young as age 15, and their driver’s license as young as age 16. The minimum legal age to drink, however, is 21. So what happens when a teenager who has their driver’s license gets arrested on suspicion of drunk driving? Zero Tolerance… Read More »
How Does Restitution Work in a Florida Criminal Case?
In a Florida criminal case involving injury to a person or property damage, the state may seek restitution as part of a defendant’s sentence upon conviction. Restitution is simply an amount of money the defendant must pay the victim to “make them whole” for their losses. It is similar to damages awarded in a… Read More »
Does It Matter How Far “Over” the Limit You Are in a Florida DUI Case?
Recently, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a 27-year-old Hillsborough County woman on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The circumstances were notable. According to press reports, the suspect was driving the wrong way when the FHP pulled her over. And a subsequent breath test suggested she was intoxicated well past the legal limit… Read More »