Getting a DUI on Vacation
Florida is a top tourist destination in the world. Tourists flock here from all over to enjoy its warm year-round climates while enjoying the pristine and crystal-clear beaches&nb...
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Wrong-Way Drunk Driver on Howard Frankland Bridge
It happened again. Tampa Bay is known for our wrong-way drivers – in particular on the Howard Frankland Bridge. On August 29th, around 1:30 am, a 22-year-old Sarasota man was driving under the influence as well as&...
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Why Was I Charged with DUI When I Wasn’t Driving?
We know that you can be arrested if you’re driving while intoxicated (DUI). But did you know you also can face charges even if there is no proof of driving? Attorney Ben Stechschulte explains what happens whe...
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Penalties for Multiple DUI Offenses in Florida
In Florida, DUI repeat offenders can face serious penalties including fines, license suspension, vehicle impoundment, and having to install an ignition interlock device (IID). Further, there is also mandatory jail time for motorists w...
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Finding Car Insurance After a Florida DUI
If you have been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, there will be a number of impacts on your life, some small and some large. One thing that you may not be considering is the effect that a DUI can have on your car insurance,...
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The Reality of DUI and Underage Drivers
Getting caught driving under the influence as an underage driver can have a huge impact on your life, with very serious consequences. In Florida, there are several laws in place that protect the community from the potential harms of drunk drivers, a...
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Request a DMV Hearing Immediately After a DUI Arrest
You had too much to drink and decided to get behind the wheel. Now you have been arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence, or a DUI. In the state of Florida, when you are arrested for blowing over the legal limit in ...
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How Does a DUI Affect a Commercial Driver’s License?
If you have been pulled over and charged with driving under the influence (DUI), you may be wondering whether your commercial driver's license (CDL) can be affected. Commercial vehicles are for many people a source of their livelihood and without a ...
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Are DUI Checkpoints Legal in Florida?
Drunk driving and accidents that happen when people are under the influence are commonplace, and sobriety checkpoints (also known as DUI checkpoints) are frequently able to prevent damage caused by inebriated drivers. You may have seen DUI checkpoin...
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What is Included in a DUI Police Report?
If you have been arrested for DUI in Tampa Bay, one of the most important steps that you should take first is to obtain a copy of the police report. The police report will be an invaluable tool for your criminal defense attorney to get the...
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