It is no secret that police in Jacksonville, Florida, like in most other cities, focus their attention to certain areas and certain times of the year when investigating certain crimes like DUI (aka driving under the influence, DWI, drunk driving). One of those times is Georgia v. Florida weekend (or…
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Are DUI Roadblocks Legal in Florida?
Every now and then, a driver in Jacksonville, Florida and other areas of Florida will come across a DUI roadblock and get stopped by the police who are randomly looking for people driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. We all should know that normally the police cannot stop…
In a DUI Case With an Accident, the State Must Prove Defendant Was Driving the Vehicle
In order to successfully prosecute a defendant for the crime of DUI (also referred to as driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated, DWI or drunk driving), the State has to prove that the defendant was the actual person driving the vehicle. In most DUI cases, that is obvious because…
DUI Breath Test Operator Must Follow Rules or Driver’s License Suspension Will Be Overturned
During the course of a DUI investigation, the police officer will often request that the driver submit to a breath test, aka breathalyzer. If the driver agrees to submit to the breathalyzer test, there are certain rules the police officer must follow for the breath test to be valid. When…
More Women Arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) in Jacksonville, Florida
There has been a significant increase in the number of women who have been arrested and convicted for DUI in the Jacksonville, Florida area according to a study and interview reported at www.News4Jax.com. The article cited a study that indicated the percentage of women pulled over and arrested for driving…
Driving With a Suspended License and DUI Charges Should Not Be Tried Together.
It is not uncommon for a person to be arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (also commonly referred to as DUI, DWI or drunk driving) and driving with a suspended or revoked license, or DWLS, in Florida. Under those circumstances the prosecutor will file at least…
Is There a Difference Between Drinking and Driving and DUI?
There is a difference between drinking and driving and being guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol (aka DUI in Florida or DWI in some states). Clearly, if you have been drinking, the safest course of action is to stay the night where you are, let a friend drive…
Fewer Drunk Drivers on the Roads According to Government Report
There have been fewer drunk drivers and drivers intoxicated from drugs driving on the roads according to a study by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The study found that tougher DUI laws and stricter enforcement of DUI laws have contributed to the reduction in drunk driving. Back in 1973,…
Be Careful of DUI Stops in the Jacksonville, Florida Area This July 4th, 2009 Weekend. Know Your Rights During a DUI Stop.
Last year we posted a blog article about DUI checkpoints in the Jacksonville, Florida area as police come out in force on a holiday weekend like this one to try and make arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (also referred to as DUI, DWI and drunk…
DUI Case Thrown Out After Officer Does Not Use In-Vehicle Camera During DUI Stop
In a recent Florida DUI case (not in Jacksonville), a defendant charged with driving under the influence of alcohol had his case thrown out of court because the police officer failed to turn on the camera in his police car during the DUI stop, in violation of police department policy.…