Blog Posts in July, 2016

Can I Get a DUI With a Low BAL?

Most Florida drivers are well aware of the fact that they can be arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) if they are caught driving with a blood alcohol level (BAL) of .08% or more in their system. With that knowledge in mind, it’s common practice for people to have a “drink or two” before they hit the road, believing they can’t get a DUI if their BAC doesn’t reach the .08% threshold. Or, ...

Can I Get a Florida Hardship License?

Let’s say you were recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Miami. The officer believed he smelled the odor of alcohol on your breath, or he noted indications of drug use, so he asked you to submit to a chemical test (breath or urine), but you said, “No thank you.” This is called a chemical test refusal, which results in an automatic one year driver’s license suspension, even if ...

Can I Get My DUI Case Moved to Florida?

If it’s one thing about people, a lot of us move around, especially when such a move is for a new job, or to attend a college out of state. That being said, it’s not uncommon for people to get a DUI in one state, and then move to another state while their DUI is pending in the courts. In California for example, the DA has one year to file charges for a misdemeanor DUI. So, it wouldn’t be out of ...