U.S. District Judge Mary Scriven of Orlando issued a ruling on 7.27.11 that struck down the state’s Drug Abuse Prevention and Control law, stating that it violates due process because it doesn’t require that prosecutors prove that a person knew he or she possessed illegal drugs. Essentially, the way the law is currently written, no...
Drivers in Florida, including in Brevard County can be pulled over by a police officer for a number of reasons. One of the more common is when a law enforcement official suspects that someone is driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. If this is the case, there are several options available to the officer....
Florida’s DUI laws are particularly tough, and there are a number of variables that could contribute to the severity of your sentence. This is why DUI attorney in Sarasota Jeff Haynes recommends that you contact an experienced lawyer immediately if you are charged with DUI. What many people don’t understand is that a DUI charge...
A DUI defense lawyer can help you through a difficult and traumatic experience. Drunk driving defense is a highly complicated area of the law, requiring experience and training above and beyond that required in a general law practice. A DUI lawyer can analyze your case, uncover defenses and flaws in the State’s evidence, and increase...
1. What are the most common penalties for a first time DUI offender in Florida? For a first time offender with a BAC level of .08% up to .149% will have to pay $500 to $1,000 in fines, plus court costs. For a BAC level of .15% or greater the fine amount increases to $1,000...
Being pulled over is a very common situation, and if it happens to you, you want to prevent it from escalating into something that it does not have to be. Also, challenging a bad outcome as a result of the stop can be easier if you follow some these tips. Pulling over and stopping. Let’s...