Category: DUI

The holidays are a time to celebrate and gather together with loved ones. For some of us, the holidays are a great time to eat, drink, and be merry. Drinks are a great way to loosen up and enjoy a much-needed break from work and responsibilities. Unfortunately, the holiday season can quickly become dangerous if …

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The holiday season is a time to get together with friends and family and celebrate together with a shared meal, gifts, and fun times. While this time of year can be full of cheer, many holiday parties involve alcohol, and it is crucial that attendees have a plan to avoid driving drunk this holiday season. …

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A lot goes into a job application or interview, and most businesses will have a question regarding your criminal record. If a company asks you if you’ve ever been convicted of a crime, the best way to handle the situation is to stay calm and be honest. It’s crucial that you disclose a DUI conviction …

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Like any other year, celebrations rang in the New Year around the world—despite being in the middle of a pandemic. As a holiday that serves to welcome new beginnings and say good riddance to the past, many people washed down 2020 by imbibing in alcohol. Although this year has been challenging for most, Orlando Police …

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There’s nothing more frustrating than being arrested for a crime you didn’t commit—especially when it’s something as serious as a DUI. Unfortunately, innocent people are arrested all the time after failing field sobriety tests. The reality is that these tests are easy to fail, regardless of whether you’re sober or inebriated. Due to the potential …

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Getting a DUI can be a traumatic and regretful experience. When law enforcement pulls you over and your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) measures at a level of .08 or higher, then you are illegally operating your vehicle and will face harsh consequences.  However, if you were pulled over and arrested for a DUI, but never …

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Being arrested for drunk driving is a one-of-a-kind experience that 1.5 million drivers go through each year. There are many types of alcohol offenses, but generally, suspects endure the immediate psychological effects of an arrest similarly. Most people facing a DUI charge often feel significant emotional stress as they worry about what their families and …

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Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol is an offense that carries serious consequences. Many times, when an intoxicated driver gets behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, they do end up getting involved in an accident. DUI accidents can be severe and cause serious injury, even death. Contrary to popular belief, just because …

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So you’re on the way home from a bar and realize that you’re a bit more tipsy than you initially thought. Rather than continue driving and risk getting a DUI or causing an accident, you decide to pull into the local Walmart parking plaza, recline your seat, and sleep it off. One would assume that …

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Every year, Floridians look forward to a long summer day filled with American history and celebration of their personal freedom on the Fourth of July. As one of the most recognized party days of the year, cities spare no expense when planning parades, fireworks, and local community events for their residents. This means that many …

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