You may face harsh penalties if convicted of DUI with a high BAC. Drivers charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida often face severe consequences if convicted of DUI. This is especially true if drunk drivers have a high BAC based on their DUI breath, blood, or urine test. What is considered a...
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What Happens to Your CDL When You Get a DUI?
Get a defense attorney who can protect your career Florida DUI charges are always high-stakes, but the stakes are even higher when you're a commercial driver. All it takes is one conviction to completely derail your career. That's why you need a strong, spirited defense right off the bat, from an experienced Florida DUI attorney...
Read MoreYour Legal Rights at a DUI Checkpoint in Florida
Protect your interests when you're pulled over You're driving on US 27, US 192, State Road 17, or another road or highway in Polk County when you see a sign warning you of a DUI checkpoint ahead. Do you know what your rights are? The first thing you need to know is that police DUI...
Read MoreWhy You Need a Criminal Defense Lawyer Who Goes to Trial
Make sure you're prepared to fight for your future You may have heard that most criminal defendants never have their day in court. Even the most conservative estimates say that over 90% of criminal cases don't make it to trial. So, if you're charged with a crime, it's statistically likely that your case will be...
Read MoreCan You Appeal a Florida DUI Conviction?
Even if you've been convicted, you may have options If you were convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Florida, it may seem like your fate is sealed. However, you may still have a chance to beat the charge. That's because some DUI convictions can be appealed. In order to be successful,...
Read MoreIs Domestic Violence a Felony in Florida?
Breaking down the legal consequences for a serious crime It's no surprise that domestic violence is often in the news. Last month, for example, NFL running back Adrian Peterson made headlines when he was arrested for felony domestic violence in Los Angeles while in town for the Super Bowl. However, the district attorney ultimately decided...
Read MoreWoman Charged for Letting Friend Drive Drunk in Polk County
A Polk County criminal defense lawyer discusses the unusual case A DUI criminal case in Polk County, Florida in which a woman was charged for letting her friend drive drunk raises a wide range of legal questions, according to an experienced Polk County DUI defense lawyer. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently charged a woman...
Read MoreFlorida Cracks Down On Smash-And-Grab Robberies
Polk County criminal defense lawyer explains how the legal system works Florida prosecutors and law enforcement officials recently began taking a tough stance on so-called smash-and-grab robberies. “You're not going to do it here,” Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said in a recent interview with WESH 2 News. Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody expressed similar...
Read MoreHow an Attorney Can Fight a Breathalyzer Test
You’re pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving. You’re subjected to field sobriety exercises (FSE) and arrested for DUI. You’re then required to take a breathalyzer test, and you blow above a 0.08 – the legal limit for drunk driving in Florida. That’s an open and shut case, right? Despite what the prosecution wants you...
Read MoreCar Accident Settlements: When to Hire a Personal Injury Attorney
Just like any accident, car accidents are devastating and can have an extensive effect on your life. The entire process involving police reports, medical expenses, personal recovery, property damage can be quite an ordeal. It can be stressful, frightening, inconvenient, and expensive. Out of curiosity, a lot of people who have not encountered accidents possibly...
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