The pirates are invading Tampa again this weekend. Here’s what you should know. Gasparilla is a beloved tradition in Tampa, Florida. Each year, many residents and visitors flock to the city to take part in the festivities. Unfortunatel...
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Florida law imposes strict penalties on drivers who are convicted of DUI. All drivers face administrative license suspensions, and criminal penalties that include potential jail sentences, fines, alcohol education programs, mandatory ignition interlo...
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Field sobriety tests, like the one-leg stand and walk-and-turn, are roadside tests that are used by police officers to ascertain whether a driver is “under the influence” of drugs or alcohol. These tests are often used as evidence against a drive...
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Driving under the influence is a crime in Florida. But like all crimes, a person needs to have at least some general “guilty intent,” what the law calls mens rea, to be convicted. In a typical DUI prosecution, the defendant intentionally dr...
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Driving under the influence of alcohol can have a devastating impact on both your life and the lives of those around you. Although you may know better than to drive while under the influence, what if someone else is putting themselves and others in d...
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If you are stopped by a police officer who suspects you of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, events can seem like they’re happening at lightning speed. But the DUI detection process used by Florida law enforcement agencies involves a...
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The financial burden of a DUI conviction can be substantial. The monetary impact may include court and legal costs, DUI school, administrative fees for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), and more. O...
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A DUI conviction in Florida stays on your record permanently. That’s bad news if you happened to be with friends celebrating a milestone in your life and you had a little more to drink than you intended. But the law is not sympathetic. Once you suf...
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When you are charged with DUI in Florida, the most important step you can take to protect yourself from an avoidable conviction is to contact an experienced Board-Certified criminal defense lawyer who concentrates on DUI defense. DUI law is unlike mo...
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The law in Florida is extremely harsh when it comes to drivers who have had too much to drink or are impaired by some chemical or drug. Florida identifies this crime as DUI or driving under the influence. Other states refer to the same illegal behavi...
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