Category: DUI
Can I Get a Hardship License if I’m Caught Driving on a Suspended License?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 27, 2015 | DUI
If you were recently arrested for DUI charges in Miami, the thought of a suspended license is probably overwhelming, especially if you have a family or your work is miles from home. Many people who are convicted of DUI and have their license suspended find themselves in quite the predicament. When a person is convicted […]
Can I Be Charged with a DUI for Being Asleep in the Car While Intoxicated?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 20, 2015 | DUI
After a night out drinking on the town, driving home would not only be reckless but it could result in an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI). Instead, you may think it wise to sleep it off in your vehicle until it is safe to drive. If you make that choice, you very likely […]
If You Don’t Take Field Sobriety Tests, Will You Lose Your License?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 7, 2015 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
At first blush, field sobriety tests seem like a legitimate way for officers to assess drivers suspected of intoxication. But when you dig a little deeper, it quickly becomes apparent that these tests often do more harm than good to the driver being questioned. The biggest reason for this is because field sobriety tests are […]
CDL DUI and Your Future
by Jonathan Blecher | July 23, 2015 | DUI
According to Florida State law, it is illegal for a driver in possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and operating a commercial vehicle to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.04% or higher. While this is just half of a typical driving under the influence (DUI) charge, the strictness is in […]
When Does a DUI Become a Felony in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | July 17, 2015 | DUI
In Florida, a DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a elony depending upon the facts of the case. If this was your first DUI offense and there weren’t any aggravating factors present, then odds are you won’t be charged with a felony DUI. On the other hand, if this is your third DUI offense […]
