Category Archives: DUI
What Happens If a Teenager Is Charged With DUI in Fort Lauderdale?
In Florida, a teenager can obtain a learner’s permit to drive as young as age 15, and their driver’s license as young as age 16. The minimum legal age to drink, however, is 21. So what happens when a teenager who has their driver’s license gets arrested on suspicion of drunk driving? Zero Tolerance… Read More »
How Does Restitution Work in a Florida Criminal Case?
In a Florida criminal case involving injury to a person or property damage, the state may seek restitution as part of a defendant’s sentence upon conviction. Restitution is simply an amount of money the defendant must pay the victim to “make them whole” for their losses. It is similar to damages awarded in a… Read More »
Does It Matter How Far “Over” the Limit You Are in a Florida DUI Case?
Recently, the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a 27-year-old Hillsborough County woman on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI). The circumstances were notable. According to press reports, the suspect was driving the wrong way when the FHP pulled her over. And a subsequent breath test suggested she was intoxicated well past the legal limit… Read More »