Florida DUI FAQ's Here you will find an exhaustive list of frequently asked questions with answers. None of the questions or answers are offered as legal advise or legal opinion. Every situation and case is unique and only a lawyer, knowing all the facts and circumstances can give an opinion to be relied upon.
General DUI Questions and Definitions:
How many people are arrested for DUI in Florida every year?
What must the Government prove to get a DUI conviction?
Can a person be charged with Operating a boat under the influence?
What does operate a "motor vehicle" or "actual physical control" mean?
What does under the influence mean?
What do normal faculties entail?
What does "normal faculties impaired" mean?
INFORMATION ABOUT TRAFFIC STOP AND INITIAL INVESTIGATION
For what reasons can a police officer stop me to do a DUI investigation?
What are the signs of impairment the police look for?
What are "Field Sobriety Excercises"?
Must I do "Field Sobriety Exercises" when asked by the police?
What are the different components or tasks of "Field Sobriety Exercises"and what do the police look for as clues of impairment?
Am I entitled to speak to a lawyer prior to agreeing to do "Field Sobriety Exercises"?
What level of proof of DUI must the Police have prior to arresting me?
INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER AN ARREST:
What Happens after a person is arrested for DUI?
What Happens to the car being driven if the driver is taken into custody?
Am I required to give a breath and/or urine sample or blood sample?
What is "Implied Consent"?
What happens if I refuse to give a breath or urine sample?
Can they ask me for both a breath and a urine sample?
Can they take a blood sample from me?
Can I refuse to give a breath and urine, but offer to give a blood sample?
Am I entitled to consult with a lawyer prior to agreeing or refusing to give a breath or urine sample?
What Type of things do they look for in Urine or Blood Samples?
What is the most accurate type of test to determine intoxication or influence?
I take prescription medication, can I still be charged with DUI, if that is the only substance in my urine or blood.
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER I GIVE OR DO NOT GIVE A BREATH and/or URINE or BLOOD Sample?
Will a person be released immediately or quickly from Custody if they cooperate and give a sample?
How long can they hold me before releasing me?
When can I bond out?
What happens to my ability to drive if I Consent, or Don't Consent?
AVOIDING AND DEFENDING A DUI
If I eat a full mean, with lots of starches, will that help me stay sober when I party?
If I drink a lot of coffee, will that sober me up?
Will Mouthwash Affect
What is the best was to avoid being charged with a DUI?
Can A Lawyer sucessfully defend a person charged with DUI, even with a breath result over the legal limit?
Can a Lawyer Sucessfully defend a person charged with DUI, even with a controlled substance in their Blood or urine?
In general, are DUIs Defendable?
What is the best defense to a DUI?
What are some of the common defenses Lawyers use to Defend a client chargd with DUI?
DO I NEED A LAWYER or CAN I REPRESENT MYSELF?
How hard is it to defend against a DUI?
Can't I just represent myself, plea out, and save money?
What type of Lawyer Do I need?
Does the Office of the Public Defender handle DUI's?
Are the People who work at the Public Defender's office Lawyers?
What is the difference between a Public Defender and a private lawyer?
What can a lawyer do for me that I can not do myself?
What happens
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