Tag Archives: DUI Conviction
DUI Laws and Penalties for First-Time DUI Convictions in Florida
You are nearing the end of a long night. You have had a few drinks but believe they are probably “out of your system” so you decide to get into your car and drive home. You almost turn into your familiar driveway but you hear sirens behind you signaling for you to pull over…. Read More »
Florida’s DUI Laws
According to the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in three traffic deaths in the U.S. involves an alcohol-impaired driver. The CDC reports that in Florida, between 2003 and 2012, 8476 people were killed in crashes involving a drunk driver. Florida law treats driving under the influence (DUI) as a serious… Read More »