When a law enforcement officer gets a DUI in Florida, it’s not just a legal problem—it’s a personal and professional crisis. DUI charges can devastate any individual’s life, but for an officer of the law, the stakes are even higher. Their reputation, career, and livelihood are on the line, as well as the public’s trust […] The post What Happens When Law Enforcement Gets Arrested For DUI? appeared first on Trusted DUI Lawyers/Attorneys in Florida ..read more

Florida is gearing up for a wave of DUI enforcement thanks to NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. With it, we can expect a significant escalation in the state’s approach to combating impaired driving from 8/16/24 – 9/2/24. This campaign, a nationwide effort to reduce impaired driving, has taken on a life of […] The post Heavy DUI Enforcement Through Labor Day: Drive Sober Or Get Pulled Over Ramps Up Again appeared first on Trusted DUI Lawyers/Attorneys in Florida ..read more

Each year the FLHSMV publishes data about the number of traffic infractions issued across the state.  We dive deep into these numbers to get a better understanding of trends in traffic enforcement here in Florida. We always look at criminal traffic arrests which include the most notorious: DUI. Let’s take a look at the numbers. […] The post Florida DUI Arrests By The Numbers appeared first on Trusted DUI Lawyers/Attorneys in Florida ..read more

Driving intoxicated in Florida is not just risky; it’s downright perilous. As we sail through 2024, the state has doubled down on its efforts to combat this hazardous behavior, tightening the legal screws and amplifying penalties for offenders. Buckle up as we traverse the legal landscape of DUI penalties in the Sunshine State. Picture this: it’s a typical Florida evening, warm breeze, palm trees swaying. A driver gets pulled over, flashing lights in the rearview mirror. The officer suspects intoxication. A few breathalyzer tests later, and the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) reads 0.08 ..read more

Famous people pulled over just like you and me and here’s proof. Get ready for celebrity traffic stops part one. The big news this week: Justin Timberlake was arrested for DUI in the Hamptons however there are few details at this moment. In the meantime, here are few other notable celebrity brushes with the law. To start, one of the most memorable celebrity traffic stops happened right here in our hometown of Miami. To date, this remains one of the biggest stars to ever have a brush with the law while driving. None other than the Biebs. Bieber was arrested on January 23 after they saw him d ..read more

According to a Jan 22nd 2024 Hillsborough County press release, DUI enforcement will not be letting up anytime soon in 2024. After locking in additional FDOT funding for increased patrols through Sept 2024, we expect the Tampa area to continue to be the Florida’s DUI hotspot. Read the HSCO’s release below: “The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a traffic safety subgrant in the amount of $360,000.00 by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for impaired driving education and enforcement.   The purpose of this program is to educate the community about dangers assoc ..read more

In our previous blog we highlighted that the Tampa Bay Area is Florida’s DUI hotspot for several years in a row. Further, Pinellas County is the place where law enforcement makes the most DUI arrests in the entire state. Local agencies here regularly apply and receive extra money from grant programs to conduct extra DUI saturation patrols. For example, Pinellas recently participated in the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. It’s no surprise we get plenty of calls from people faced with their first DUI charge in the Tampa area. Don’t Waste Time – Speak To A Tampa DUI Lawyer If you hav ..read more

Of the 44,000 DUI arrests in the state of Florida, 7967 or 18% happened in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. By comparison, Miami and Broward only had 4,700 combined. This is clearly the state’s “DUI Hotspot” due to aggressive enforcement by local agencies. In fact in 2022, they make twice as many DUI arrests in Tampa than they do in Miami. For example, TPD has an entire unit of officers dedicated to DUI enforcement known as the “TPD’s DUI Squad.” They weren’t shy to brag about starting 2024 off with 40 DUI arrests. Miami Dade 1930 Arrests 4.4% Broward 2799 Arrests 6.3% Hillsboro ..read more

COVID-19’s Impact on DUI Enforcement Drinking alcohol is legal if you are over the age 21, but drunk driving isn’t. Prescription drugs are legal if prescribed by your doctor, but driving under the influence of them and it impairs your normal faculties is not. Have you been charged with a DUI in Florida? The Ticket Clinic may help you get back on the road. Many of our DUI defense lawyers are former Assistant State Attorneys or former Assistant Public Defenders, meaning they have training in DUI and criminal trial procedure that sets them apart. Our team of Florida DUI attorneys are he ..read more

Consequences for DUI are severe in Florida and the whole process could seem infuriating. This is why it is advised to have an experienced DUI lawyer in Tampa at your side. Several stages are involved in a DUI charge, and each phase covers different aspects of the DUI case. After a DUI arrest, booking & bail occurs, followed by arraignment, preliminary hearing, pre­trial motions, plea bargains, trial, sentencing, and appeals. Arrest: An arrest is made when the police officer has a possible cause to believe a crime of DUI has occurred. Once the offender is taken to jail, breat ..read more