DUI Refusal Is Now a Crime in Florida
What Every Florida Driver Needs to Know Florida drivers — this is HUGE. As of October 1, 2025, refusing a DUI test in Florida is no longer just a license issue. It is now a criminal offense. At Gans Law, we are already seeing confusion about this change — and it’s...
DUI in Florida: What Really Happens (and What Most People Get Wrong)
Picture this: you go out to dinner, have a couple glasses of wine, and you’re driving home when you see flashing red and blue lights in your rearview mirror. A few questions later, you’re being asked to do roadside exercises… and the next thing you know, you’re in...
What is the Penalty for First-Time DUI in Florida?
Driving Under the Influence (DUI), often referred to as “drunk driving,” is when a driver of a motor vehicle has a blood alcohol content (BAC) over the legal limit, or their normal faculties are impaired by drugs or alcohol. A DUI conviction in Florida comes with...
What are Ignition Interlock Devices?
An ignition interlock device (IID) is a car breathalyzer that prevents drivers from starting their car until they blow into the device. In Florida, these are required for certain driving under the influence (DUI) convictions. An ignition interlock device is a proper...
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