Once arrested for DUI, life gets much more difficult with a criminal record hanging over your head. It’s harder to get a job, good housing, and more. A fresh start is possible if you qualify to have a past Florida criminal record expunged or sealed. This is not an automatic nor a quick process, but it is a …
Reinstating driver’s license after a DUI conviction varies based on whether it’s the person’s first, second, third, or even fourth DUI conviction. Other considerations include: if a the DUI includes a manslaughter conviction; if the driver had an unlawful alcohol level; if the driver refused to submit to a breath/urine test; and if convicted while …
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, buzzed driving is drunk driving. It’s true. Most of us think we’re okay if we have some food, get some fresh air or take the back roads to get home, but we really are legally drunk. Take the Buzzed Driving Quiz Click here to take the “Probably …
Did you know that driving under the influence” (DUI) doesn’t always involve alcohol? It also includes driving while using any drug that may impair your ability to operate a vehicle. Obviously, it includes illegal drugs, but it also encompasses prescription drugs or over-the-counter medications. If you are stopped by the police and suspected of being impaired …
You’ve been stopped under the suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). Don’t assume that not having a prior criminal history means you’ll get special treatment. You won’t! No criminal history does not equal special treatment. The arresting officer is not your friend. Any criminal history prior to your DUI will be an issue to …
I often hear that if someone gets accused and it’s their first DUI why hire a lawyer. That is a big mistake. Going it alone can have both short-term and long-term consequences. Here are but a few of the consequences of having even one DUI conviction: Suspension of driver’s license Potential loss of employment and/or …
The Miami-Dade Back on Track DUI Program allows some first time offenders have their DUI charges reduced to a Withhold of Adjudication for Reckless Driving. If you are a first-time offender, this could help you avoid a Miami DUI conviction. This program is supervised by Court Options and offered by the Office of the State Attorney. …
Did you know that being arrested for a DUI has long-term negative effects on your life? A DUI conviction can affect your personal and professional life. At the very least, most job applications these days require a background check and a driver’s license history. Any DUI conviction will show up on a search, and could …
They won’t! A DUI won’t go away on its own. It’s a serious crime. Just simply ignoring it or trying to solve the DUI charges without any legal training or experience can have horrible and long-lasting effects for you, your record, and your life. Don’t ignore DUI Charges That is a really bad idea. Don’t …
You’ve been stopped for DUI and now you need a lawyer. Most lawyers may say they are committed to helping you; we really mean it! Going beyond the ordinary We work closely with each client, seeking ways to enhance our technical knowledge of the specifics of each case we take on. Our lawyers have visited …
