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A commercial driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 or above can be arrested for Driving Under The Influence (DUI). This limit is much lower than the alcohol limit, which exists for an ordinary driver of a personal vehicle at 0.08. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FHSMV) will suspend a driver’s Commercial Driver’s …

Florida law is complex and can often be misinterpreted. Every day we get asked questions by clients wondering if a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge counts a felony offense or a misdemeanor. The answer as to whether a DUI is a felony or misdemeanor is a complex one. Following a potential DUI offense, it …

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is never advisable. It is a criminally accountable offense and is extremely negligent. However, we all know that life is not perfect at times. If you have been arrested for a DUI charge and it is your first offense, you may be experiencing a range of emotions. You may be …

If you have been charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), a DUI lawyer will be able to offer you all the legal advice you may need. A DUI lawyer’s job is to ensure that the outcome of the settlement or court case goes as much in your favor as it possibly can, by building …

According to Florida law, a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) conviction can remain on a person’s driving record for 75 years. DUI charges also cannot be expunged in Florida. However, with the legal help of a lawyer at The Law Place, you may be able to lessen your DUI charge. If you have any questions …

A lot of Florida drivers will not only have just a standard non-commercial (Class E) driver’s license but also a Commerical Driver’s License (CDL). The basic rules concerning CDL’s are established by Federal law. If you are operating a commercial vehicle and are found to have a breath or blood alcohol concentration of 0.04 or …

When you get a second DUI in Florida, you face severe consequences, including increased fines, mandatory jail time, and a longer driver’s license suspension. You must complete DUI school and may be required to install an ignition interlock device on your vehicle. Additionally, you may experience significant increases in auto insurance rates and have a …

Can a Judge Dismiss a DUI Case in Florida? The law in Florida, Florida State Statute 316.193, states that Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charges will remain on record for 75 years. As the legal driving limit in Florida is 16 years old, this means that a DUI charge will likely remain on most people’s …

Please call the DMV at 850-617-2000 to see if you qualify for a CDL after being charged with DUI.Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is an offense under the law in the state of Florida. In Florida, a person could get a DUI conviction if they are found to be under the influence or have a …

In Florida, a person can be arrested and charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if they are driving under the influence of alcohol, a prescription drug, or illegal drugs. A DUI conviction is commonly associated with alcohol, but any form of drugs that can impair a person’s ability to drive safely can result in …

In the past, the Florida penalties for a DUI, in which a person died, fluctuated wildly. One 20-year old young woman received a 24-year prison term, for a drunk driving crash which killed two, while a 57-year old man received only 10 years for the same crime. Yet another young woman killed one person in …

I was charged with a 4th DUI in Florida — will I go to prison? According to the CDC, while about 1.9 percent of adults across the United States admit to driving while under the influence of alcohol, in the state of Florida, that number increases to 2.1 percent. Those who find themselves being arrested …

In the state of Florida, DUI which results in serious bodily injury occurs when a person who is driving while impaired either causes or contributes to the serious injury of another. Penalties for this offense, which is a third-degree felony under Florida statute 316.193(3)(c)2, can be as high as five years in prison, subjecting the …