Category Archives: DUI
DUI Manslaughter Carries Heavy Penalties in Florida
The number of DUI-related vehicle accidents resulting in fatalities in Florida has declined in recent years, but they still occur all too often. If you drive drunk in Florida and someone is killed as a result, you may be charged with DUI manslaughter, a crime punishable by a lengthy prison term as well as stiff […]
What Happens During and After a Florida DUI Arrest?
Florida has harsh laws for people who drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs. First offenders can face a range of penalties including fines, probation, community service, the suspension of a driver’s license, and the possibility of jail time. Repeat offenders, like this Florida woman who was arrested three times in one week, face […]
Understanding Florida’s Tough DUI Laws
The state of Florida defines a DUI (driving under the influence of alcohol, chemical or controlled substances) as an offense that can be proved by showing the impairment of a person’s normal faculties or a blood alcohol/breath alcohol level of 0.08 or above. The penalties for each DUI conviction are as follows: First conviction — […]
Florida Lawmaker Arrested on DUI Charges
In Tallahassee, Florida Rep. Dane Eagle was recently arrested on charges of driving under the influence. According to local police, the Cape Coral politician was spotted driving erratically around 2 a.m. on April 21. The car reportedly hit a curb before going through a red light. The officer who apprehended Eagle, who was not identified […]
