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...
Misdemeanors and Felony Charges in Florida
Felonies and Misdemeanors differ in both the severity of the crime and of the penalties. Misdemeanors tend to be less severe crimes, so the punishments for these crimes tend to be lesser. The fines are relatively small, and you can only be held in jail for up to a...
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 is Disorderly Conduct?
In Florida, disorderly conduct is any behavior that disrupts a public space. Some common examples include making excessively loud noise, drunk and disorderly behavior, and fighting in the street. Florida Statute 877.03 defines disorderly conduct as acts that are of a...
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