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Drunk Driving Laws in Florida

Andrew Stine
Date: December 26, 2011 12:21 PM
Publisher: Andrew Stine
Source: DrivingLaws
Drunk Driving Laws in Florida
The State of Florida drunk driving laws prohibits driving any type of vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or above. The .08 percent BAC limit is the standard measurement used across the United States for the "impaired" driver. This limit is lower for drivers of commercial vehicles (.04%) and virtually non-existent for drivers under the age of 21 (.02%).
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Drunk Driving Charges in South Florida

Andrew Stine
Date: December 19, 2011 10:45 AM
Publisher: Andrew Stine
Drunk Driving Charges in South Florida
Getting charged with a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) is a serious offense and it could impact your life forever if you are convicted. Each year, states impose tougher DUI laws and more severe drunk driving penalties. Florida is no exception. This is what can happen to you for a first time DUI conviction in Florida:
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DUI Charges in Palm Beach County

Andrew Stine
Date: December 2, 2011 11:39 AM
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DUI Charges in Palm Beach County
The State of Florida has greatly enhanced the penalties for DUI in recent years. The first conviction may result in a term of imprisonment or probation, a substantial fine, community service time, and a loss of driving privileges. If the judge decides to give you probation rather than a jail sentence, you must be required to report to a probation officer once a month for a year and pay $55 per month for the costs of probation.
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How to Avoid a DUI During the Holidays

Andrew Stine
Date: November 25, 2011 10:32 AM
Publisher: Andrew Stine
Source: WPTV News
How to Avoid a DUI During the Holidays
The holidays are right around the corner and with them comes weeks of celebrating. The rate of DUI arrests rises sharply during the holidays as people spend more time at holiday parties. Drinking and driving is always a serious crime but law enforcement officers pay particularly close attention to the roadways during this time of year because of the expected rise in DUIs.
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What Happens if I Have Multiple DUI Convictions?

Andrew Stine
Date: August 12, 2011 11:13 AM
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Source: Palm Beach Post
What Happens if I Have Multiple DUI Convictions?
By definition a person in Florida is guilty of a DUI if her or she is driving or in actual physical control of a vehicle and is under the influence of alcoholic beverages or any prohibited chemical substance to the extent that a person’s normal faculties are impaired.
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Is a DUI a Misdemeanor or a Felony?

Andrew Stine
Date: July 22, 2011 10:02 AM
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Source: WPTV News
Is a DUI a Misdemeanor or a Felony?
Being charged with a DUI will change your life. Whether it is a misdemeanor DUI or a felony DUI, the conviction will appear on your criminal record and will reflect badly on your character when you apply for a job, try to rent or buy a place to live, or in just about anything where a background check may be involved. If you speak with a criminal defense lawyer, you may be able to work to get the conviction expunged from your criminal record.
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Can a Judge Overturn a Jury Verdict?

Andrew Stine
Date: July 1, 2011 10:04 AM
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Can a Judge Overturn a Jury Verdict?
Have you ever wondered if a judge can overturn a guilty verdict, or even a not guilty verdict? The results of formerWest Palm Beach Firefighter Capt. Rick Curtis’s trial may leave people wondering – is a jury verdict the final word?
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Would You Report a Drunk Driver for a $100 Reward?

Andrew Stine
Date: April 29, 2011 11:29 AM
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Would You Report a Drunk Driver for a $100 Reward?
According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, over 1,000 DUI arrests have been made since January 1st. Because of this extremely high number, a new program has been put into affect to help police catch and arrest drunk drivers
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Can I Get A DUI Without Driving?

Andrew Stine
Date: March 28, 2011 9:09 AM
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Can I Get A DUI Without Driving?
The simple answer to this question is yes, you can. It has absolutely nothing to do with whether or not you intended to drive the vehicle, if you are impaired and are caught by a police officer in your car, you will get a DUI.
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