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Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense that can have far-reaching consequences. The penalties for any degree of DUI are serious and may include jail time, probation, community service, fines, and license suspension. Unfortunately, many individuals arrested for DUI in Tampa are facing their second charge, which has even […]

If you were arrested for DUI in Tampa and you refused to provide a breath sample at the Hillsborough County Jail, you may be wondering if you can still be convicted of DUI in the Hillsborough County Courts. Many people believe that if a prosecutor does not have an exact measurement driver’s breath alcohol level, […]

If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence in Tampa, Florida, you may be wondering how much it will cost to hire the best Tampa DUI lawyer for your case. The answer to that question will vary, because it depends on the facts and circumstances of your case.  Below are some of the issues […]

Although many people use the terms DUI and DWI interchangeably, each term represents something slightly different.  Florida law uses the term DUI, while other states, like Rhode Island and New York, use the term DWI.    DUI vs. DWI  In Florida, the term DUI refers to ‘driving under the influence.’ Florida law establishes this as the […]

A DUI is a serious offense that can stick with you for the rest of your life.  The state of Florida has strict laws surrounding DUI charges.  A person that is convicted of DUI cannot seal or expunge their DUI conviction.  That’s why it’s so important to hire a skilled and experienced DUI attorney, who […]

It is not uncommon for a law enforcement officer in Florida to request that a driver take field sobriety tests. If you are in an accident or stopped for some reason, the officer may ask you if you have been drinking and request that you perform a few roadside tests, such as walking heel to […]

How Tampa DUI attorneys and their clients have adapted to the pandemic Since COVID precautions began in Florida, the way Tampa DUI cases progress in and out of court has changed quite a bit.  Below are a few examples of how Tampa DUI attorneys and their clients have adapted to the pandemic.  Before the pandemic, […]

With the legalization of marijuana for medical use in Florida, DUI arrests related to marijuana are on the rise.  If you have been accused of driving under the influence of marijuana, here are some things that you need to know.   Can Marijuana use lead to a DUI in Tampa, Florida? Yes.  When most people think of DUI, […]

What is a Florida DUI? To prove the crime of DUI in Tampa, the prosecutor must prove two things beyond a reasonable doubt: First, the defendant drove, or was in actual physical control, of a motor vehicle. Second, one of the following two things was true. The defendant, while driving or in actual physical control […]

The Tiger Woods DUI Case Around 4:00 a.m. on May 29, 2019, an officer from the Jupiter, Florida Police Department found pro golfer Tiger Woods asleep in his car. According to police, Tiger’s Mercedes was parked partially in the street, and partially in a bike lane.  The car was running with its break lights on […]