Florida has implied consent laws pertaining to drunk driving. Those laws also apply to anyone operating a boat or vessel. What are the laws for individuals operating boats? People who operate boats or vessels are subject to the same laws as those involving drivers of...
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Ways to challenge field sobriety tests
A field sobriety test allows an officer in Naples, Florida, to check drivers for impairment. Officers often use the tests made standard by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. However, the accuracy of these tests is debatable and drivers can challenge...
What is likely to happen after your first DUI in Florida?
A person under the influence of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances while operating a vehicle is committing a DUI. A first-time DUI is a second-degree misdemeanor in Naples, Florida, but the penalties that go with a first-time DUI are stricter than other...
What are the different types of field sobriety tests?
Florida motorists should, of course, only drive while sober. If a police officer suspects someone is under the influence, they can pull them over and make the driver take a field sobriety test. What are field sobriety tests? Field sobriety tests are used by police...
DUI defenses may reduce or eliminate charges
If you have been accused of drunk driving in Florida, you may be able to mount a successful defense depending on your specific situation. You have the right to a defense even if you had a couple of drinks before being pulled over by law enforcement. Challenging the...
Breathalyzer test defense and refusal
The laws of most states allow an officer to conduct a Breathalyzer test on suspected drunk drivers. A Breathalyzer measures the blood alcohol content level by using a breath sample. However, the results aren't always accurate, and drivers in Naples, Florida, can...
Do I need to tell my boss I got a DUI?
Of all the worries the come with a drunk driving arrest, employment concerns are often near the top. Do you need to tell your boss about a DUI? It depends on what you do for a living. Does your job involve driving? If you were convicted of driving under the influence...
How to have your license reinstated for work purposes
Having your Florida driver's license suspended can be severe. Whether the license is lost due to bad driving behavior generating unacceptable demerit points or as a result of a DUI conviction, the license is often a necessity for many people getting to work or taking...
What happens if you refuse a breathalyzer test in Florida?
If a police officer pulls you over and has a suspicion that you might have consumed intoxicating substances, they might ask you to undergo one of several different types of sobriety tests. One of these tests is commonly known as a breathalyzer – which is a machine...
What happens during a field sobriety test?
If Florida law enforcement officer pulls you over for suspected drunk driving, you may be asked to do a few things. One of these includes stepping outside of your vehicle and submitting to field sobriety tests. These tests are comprised of various tasks designed to...