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Certain circumstances can elevate the penalties for a first-time DUI. These include having a Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of .15 or higher, or having a minor under the age of 18 in the vehicle at the time of the stop. In these instances, Florida law mandates higher fines and the mandatory installation of an Ignition […]

Unlike the breath test (which falls under Implied Consent), you are generally not legally required to perform roadside Field Sobriety Exercises, such as the "Walk and Turn" or "One-Leg Stand." While refusing these exercises does not carry the same automatic license suspension as refusing a breath test, the officer may still use your refusal, and […]

Most DUI cases originating in Fort Lauderdale are heard at the Broward County Main Judicial Center in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Your case will be overseen by the 17th Judicial Circuit Court. It is vital to have a legal team familiar with the local court’s specific procedures, as each division may have different requirements for pre-trial […]

Yes. Under Florida Statute § 316.193, the state can pursue a conviction based on the "impairment of normal faculties." If an officer testifies that you were swerving, slurring your speech, or failed Field Sobriety Exercises, you can still face DUI charges in Fort Lauderdale regardless of the specific breathalyzer reading. The .08 threshold is simply […]

In Florida, you have exactly 10 days from the date of your arrest to challenge the administrative suspension of your driver’s license. If you do not request a "Formal Review Hearing" or waive it to pursue a hardship permit within this window, your license will be automatically suspended. This is an administrative process handled by […]

You're facing a drug possession charge in Fort Lauderdale. Maybe it came from a traffic stop, a search, or a situation that escalated faster than you anticipated. Whatever brought you here, the charge in front of you raises an immediate question: Is possession of drugs a felony in Florida, or does it depend on what […]

An arrest for DUI charges in Fort Lauderdale can be a disorienting experience that leaves you with more questions than answers. In Florida, the legal system moves quickly, and the decisions you make in the first 24 to 72 hours can significantly impact your future. Whether you were stopped on A1A or near Las Olas […]

You were pulled over for something minor. A taillight. A rolling stop. Maybe you were going a few miles over the speed limit. What should have been a ticket turned into a search, and now you're facing a possession of a controlled substance charge in Fort Lauderdale with no clear picture of what comes next. […]

You didn't expect this. One moment you were driving. The next, you saw the lights in your rearview mirror, a police officer was at your window, and you were facing a DUI arrest that could follow you for years. Now you're trying to make sense of what happened and what it means for your future. […]

When a situation escalates in your home and someone calls the police, everything moves fast. Officers respond, gather statements, and make an arrest if they believe probable cause exists. As soon as that happens, you enter the criminal justice system. The State Attorney then reviews the evidence and decides whether you face misdemeanor domestic violence […]