Florida DUI: Car Impoundment & Bail

When you’ve been arrested for a DUI (driving while under the influence), your major concern is likely to be getting out of jail and putting the whole matter behind you – as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, the process may not be as quick as you’d like. Having your car impounded and posting bail are two areas for which you’ll need to be concerned.

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Florida DUI & Ignition Interlock

Florida now has an ignition interlock program that requires ignition interlock devices to be installed on vehicles of certain people convicted of DUIs (driving while under the influence). Here’s what it is and how it works.

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Florida DUIs & Out of State Tourists

Millions of tourists visit Florida every year. They come to spend time at the beaches, visit Disney and take cruises. Unfortunately, some end up leaving Florida with more than they came with – in particular, a DUI (driving while under the influence) charge. Many tourists don’t realize how a Florida DUI affects their driving privileges in their home state.

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Florida DUI: Should You Take A Breathalyzer Test?

The question of whether to take a breathalyzer test when you’ve been pulled over for a DUI (driving while under the influence) can be difficult. Most of know the consequences of taking the test, but few understand what can happen if you don’t. So, should you take a breathalyzer test in Florida? Here’s what our expert had to say.

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Florida DUI: The Troubled Background Of The Intoxilyzer 8000

Florida first used the Intoxilyzer 8000, the machine that conducts breath tests, in March 2006 and issues have been litigated with it from the very beginning, according to David Katz, a Florida attorney whose practice focuses in the areas of DUI and criminal defense and a former Intoxilyzer Specialist with the State of Florida.

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Florida Victims of Drunk Driving Accidents

Florida law provides extensive rights for the victims of drunk driving accidents and DUI-related injuries in an attempt to drive home the point that it’s not acceptable to get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking.

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