What Are the Penalties for a Second DUI in Florida?

In all 50 states, it’s against the law to drive a vehicle while under the influence (DUI) of alcohol, illegal drugs, and even lawfully prescribed medications. While it’s illegal to drive with a blood alcohol level (BAL) of .08% or above, a lot of Floridians don’t realize that they can actually be arrested for, and convicted of DUI if their BAL is under the .08% legal limit. All that the state has ...

DUI Checkpoints in Florida: What Are Your Rights?

Drunk driving is a serious offense that is not treated lightly and, to discourage motorists from engaging in this dangerous behavior, DUI checkpoints are often set up in an attempt to keep impaired drivers off the road. Regardless if you have been drinking or not, being stopped at one of these checkpoints can be an intimidating experience and, if you are unaware of your rights, you might end up ...