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Is It Still DUI If The Car Is Off and/or Parked? DUI does not refer to strictly driving. Just being in the driver’s seat while impaired — even if the keys are off — can still be considered DUI. Central Florida DUI Defense Attorneys at The Defense Group have vast experience in DUI defense. If you […]

In the case where an action — the crime — violates both state and federal law, dual sovereignty comes into play. This means that, when a crime could potentially be tried in both state and federal court, a decision is made regarding which court will handle it — the sovereignty that decides to drop the

Blood Alcohol Level Chart How does alcohol affect the body? Remember that blood alcohol levels are affected by many things. Your body’s fat index, medications you are taking, what and when you last ate, your own metabolism, and various medical conditions are among the many factors that can affect blood alcohol levels. Remember that your

DUI ADMINISTRATIVE SUSPENSIONS How do administrative suspensions work? The information below is intended to familiarize you with the administrative process that usually proceeds at the same time as your judicial (criminal) charges on a DUI. It is provided for your general information. If you have any questions, you should ask an experienced Central Florida DUI

You have only 10 days from the date of arrest to save your Florida driver’s license! Each year that the Florida Legislature convenes, they have toughened the DUI laws. If you are arrested for DUI in Seminole County, and you refused to take a breath, blood or urine test, OR if you took the test and

The penalties for DUI are constantly changing and always become more severe. Below we have provided, both in chart form and in text, an explanation of the DUI penalty scheme. While we try to keep these pages updated, the information is provided only as a guideline and for a proper evaluation of your risk, you

Trial Process In Florida How do Florida court proceedings work? PRETRIAL RELEASE After being arrested you will generally be released in either of two ways – Posting a Bond or Release on Own Recognizance (ROR) [this is also sometimes referred to as Pre Trial Release]. However, when arrested for DUI you generally are required to