Reader’s Question:
Do I need an attorney in Florida for my DUI case or can I just represent myself?
Sean
Thank you for asking Sean.
Yes, you can actually represent yourself — although I don’t think its a good idea. It is like a doctor doing an appendectomy on himself.
Driving while Intoxicated (DWI) is a very complex field with [...]
Reader’s Question:
My vehicle is registered in the state of Florida. I was just wondering if my Florida auto insurance company will cover if I drive out of state? I have a prior DUI conviction, which I know will really hurt my rates.
Brian
Miami FL
Yes, normally your car insurance policy will cover you and your [...]
Reader’s Question:
What do you think is the first thing that I should do to win my case after being arrested for DUI here in Clearwater, Florida?
Chuck
Clearwater, FL
You will immediately feel the effects after being arrested for DUI in Clearwater, Florida. You’ll be required to use a temporary driver’s license for a period of 30 days [...]
Reader’s Question:
My driver’s license has been suspended because of my DUI charge here in Davie, Florida. I plan to apply for a hardship license so that I can still drive to and from work. When can I apply for one and how can I obtain it?
Cale
Davie, FL
Since your driver’s license has been suspended because of [...]
Reader’s Question:
I’ve been a victim of drunk driving negligence here in Tallahassee, Florida. I’ve been told that in Florida, I can also demand compensation for damages to the establishment (some bar here in Tallahassee) who served alcohol to the accused, is this true?
Margus
Tallahassee, FL
You’re correct, this is also known as the “dram shop law.” Under [...]
Reader’s Question:
I haven’t been actually arrested for DUI but I’m afraid someday that I would just be asked by an officer here in Sunshine Parkway, Florida to stop because he might think that I am drunk driving. How can someone be asked to stop under a DUI suspicion?
Alton
Sunshine Parkway, FL
If a police officer suspects that [...]
Reader’s Question:
My DUI charge in Florida may not be worth fighting for because they say that most people accused of DUI are guilty. I’m afraid that I might be found just that in the end. Is it true that being charged with DUI is already just as good as a conviction?
Madelyn
Brandon, FL
If someone is arrested, [...]
Reader’s Question:
I have been arrested for DUI before here in Florida but good thing that the case was dismissed. I’m just curious to know, is a warrant required for the police officer to make a DUI stop?
Zora
Kendall-Perrine, FL
It’s good to know that your DUI case in Kendall-Perrine, Florida was dismissed. In most cases, in order [...]
Reader’s Question:
I have a DUI charge here in Hollywood, Florida and I was advised about the “10-day” rule. How is this “10-day” rule applicable to administrative license suspension matters?
Liana
Hollywood, FL
In the state of Florida, if you refused to a breath or blood alcohol test, or if you submitted and had a result of 0.08% or [...]
Reader’s Question:
I was charged with DUI in Hialeah, Florida. I was told that I would first have a Formal Review Hearing. Is this different from the actual court trial?
Pacey
Hialeah, FL
Yes, Pacey, the Formal Review Hearing is different from the court trial. Since you were arrested for DUI in Hialeah, Florida and if you refused to [...]
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