In many instances, a driver's first DUI charge is a misdemeanor. However, despite the fact that misdemeanor charges are quite common, they are not a charges to take lightly. The good news is that a misdemeanor DUI charge may not entail jail time as part of a sentence....
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Drunk Driving Charges
Florida woman accused of erratic drunken behavior
Drunken driving is rarely a good idea, but if a driver does get pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, it is always wise to avoid acting out towards the officer on the scene. A Florida woman recently learned this lesson the hard way and now faces charges after...
Underage drunk driving charges and license suspension
Here in Florida, the law takes drinking and driving very seriously, especially for those who are not old enough to legally consume alcohol at all. If a person under 21 years of age drinks and drives, he or she may forfeit driving privileges for a significant amount of...
What is pretrial diversion?
Just because you receive criminal charges does not mean you necessarily have to receive a conviction or even undergo a trial at all. While it is not always obtainable, prosecutors generally retain the power to offer a suspect a pretrial diversion, which allows a...
Country music singer arrested for DUI in drive-through
When a person makes a mistake, it is important to face one's community and make amends, in addition to facing any resulting legal consequences. While determining the most effective way to address a particular community may take some careful consideration, not everyone...
Is a pocket breathalyzer reliable?
As technology continues to evolve, the capabilities of consumer-level devices sometimes grow in interesting directions. One particularly interesting and potentially dangerous device making waves in the market right now is the personal breathalyzer. On its face, such a...
Are you sure you’re ok to drive? Maybe not.
As an adult, one of the most difficult decisions that many of us face on a regular basis is the question of whether or not we can safely drive after having a drink. While numerous public safety announcements attempt to frighten us as schoolchildren into thinking that...
What factors may affect the accuracy of a Breathalyzer test?
Drinking and driving are activities that simply should not go together, considering the enormous risk that drunk driving poses to the safety of the driver and others on the road. However, it is still important to fight any drunk driving charges that you receive, to...
Drunk driver receives life in prison
Drunk driving is always a very risky choice, and one that not only places the driver in danger, but also many other drivers and passengers on the road, or even pedestrians near a road. Drunk driving is also not confined strictly to consumer vehicles, but may include...
Can I seal or expunge my DUI record?
There are many ways to fight drunk driving charges if you receive them, but you must be sure you consider all the options before you take action in a way that may not best serve your interests or protect your freedoms. In many cases, an experienced attorney can...
