Archive for 'DUI' Category
Nov 8, 2022

DUI charges are some of the most serious driving offenses you can face, when arrested and charged with a DUI, your driver’s license will be suspended. The length of the suspension will depend on several factors, including your blood alcohol content (BAC) at the time of the arrest, whether you have any prior DUI convictions, […]

Oct 12, 2016

Law enforcement officers in and around Boca Raton know that drunk driving tends to increase over holidays. Many people tend to use the long weekend to travel to Florida to hit the beach, visit restaurants and nightclubs, go out on boats, and more. People who already live in the area often have barbecues or other […]

May 4, 2016

Convictions for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida can have many consequences including fines, suspension of your driver’s license, probation, or even time spent in jail. However, if you are arrested on suspicion of DUI, you may experience some consequences well before a conviction is entered against you. A lawsuit recently filed in Florida […]

Feb 24, 2016

Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol is dangerous behavior. Because of the risks of accidents and injuries, many advocacy groups actively work to reduce the number of impaired drivers on the roads and to educate young people about the risks of drunk driving. However, despite these efforts, millions of people continue to drive while […]

Feb 10, 2016

Many individuals who are substantially under the influence of alcohol or drugs make poor decisions and may end up arrested and charged with criminal offenses. In some situations, intoxicated individuals may not even remember the events alleged in the police report. This leads to a common question heard by criminal defense attorneys: can you use […]

Dec 2, 2015

Retailers are not the only ones getting ready for the winter holidays, law enforcement officers in Boca Raton and throughout Florida are also preparing for the holiday season. This is because the Florida Highway Patrol and many different local law enforcement agencies participate in the enhanced DUI enforcement campaign called “Drive Sober or Get Pulled […]

Sep 2, 2015

According to a report published by the Palm Beach Post, a 21-year-old Tampa woman was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) after narrowly missing a Boca Raton police officer and a civilian and crashing into the back of a patrol car. The crash took place at around 3 a.m. at […]

Aug 19, 2015

Thousands of people are arrested each year on suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Florida. When law enforcement thinks that that a driver may be drunk, they have a number of investigative techniques at their disposal to determine whether a person is intoxicated and also to gather evidence of intoxication. […]

Jul 1, 2015

In recent years, many people have been practically broadcasting their lives online. Social media sites such as Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, and more provide outlets for individuals to share their thoughts, post photos, make important announcements, and brag about their accomplishments. Lately, however, several headlines have demonstrated that use of social media is playing a […]

Jun 3, 2015

As the weather warms and summer quickly approaches, many of us will be attending various parties and events that often involve the consumption of alcohol. The upcoming months often see proms, graduations, Memorial Day parties, as well as social events that are simply celebrating the return of the summer warmth. Law enforcement agencies across Florida […]