Mar 3, 2026 | Traffic
What changed in Florida DUI and boating cases under Trenton’s Law Trenton’s Law, enacted as Chapter 2025-121 and effective October 1, 2025, increases penalties for certain fatal driving and boating offenses when the defendant has a specified prior conviction. It also...
Oct 2, 2025 | Traffic
Florida’s current criminal and license consequences for refusing a lawful DUI test Refusing a breath or urine test after a Florida DUI arrest can have separate consequences for a driver’s license and for a criminal case. Trenton’s Law changed the criminal refusal...
Jan 3, 2025 | Traffic
Documents, questions, consent to search, and how to respond during a Florida traffic stop A Florida traffic stop is stressful, but a calm response helps keep the encounter safe and preserves the facts for later review. Turn off the engine when directed, keep your...
Mar 3, 2024 | Traffic
Read the citation promptly. Florida traffic tickets can involve different procedures, and the deadline and available choices depend on whether the matter is a noncriminal infraction or a criminal traffic charge.For many noncriminal moving violations, Florida Statutes...
Apr 4, 2023 | Traffic
A Miami DUI conviction can affect both the criminal sentence and driving privileges. The result depends on the offense date, prior record, test result, and whether injury or another aggravating factor is alleged.Florida Statutes § 316.193 sets DUI offenses and...
Jan 3, 2023 | Traffic
Florida’s criminal impaired-driving offense is called DUI. “DWI” is a term used in some other states, but it is not a separate Florida charge.Under Florida Statutes § 316.193, a person can be charged with driving under the influence while driving or in actual...
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