DUI

How An Attorney Can Beat A DUI In Fort Walton Beach, Destin Or Anywhere In Okaloosa County After A Stop For "Faulty" Equipment One of the best ways to get a good result in a DUI case is to file a Motion to Suppress when there is a way to attack the basis for the traffic stop. We know the usual … [Read more...] about Beating A Traffic Stop In Okaloosa County For DUI Because Of Faulty Equipment On Your Car or Truck

Sadly, we no longer can intelligently discuss or debate liberty interests vs. security and safety. Under that banner of “increasing safety,” law enforcement has continued to overstep its bounds, even as we have seen even local police morph into a quasi-military establishment, with M-16s and armored … [Read more...] about Mandatory Police Searches, Blood and Breath Testing For DUI – Is it coming to Okaloosa County, Florida?

The actual suspensions in Okaloosa County after a DUI vary based on the actual arrest. They are: First Offense DUI The first thing to understand is that there are two kinds of suspensions. One is referred to as a “soft” suspension, which means you can still drive during the suspension, but … [Read more...] about How Long Is The Administrative Driver’s License Suspension After A DUI Arrest In Okoloosa County, Florida?

There are three very good reasons you should have an attorney request a formal review hearing in Okaloosa County after a DUI. If you need driving privileges, read on. By requesting the formal review hearing, and if you are otherwise eligible, you can obtain a hardship license (or permit) to … [Read more...] about What Are The Benefits Of Requesting A Formal Review Hearing After My DUI Arrest In Okaloosa County?

You generally have three choices when faced with a DUI administrative suspension at a hearing in Okaloosa County. Here are your options: Request a Waiver Review. This only applies to Florida residents. Out of state defendants are not allowed to do waiver reviews locally. This is the recommended … [Read more...] about What Happens At A DUI Formal Review Hearing In Okaloosa County For the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles?

Below you will find the various penalties for DUI convictions in Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida, for both misdemeanor & felony DUI arrests. Misdemeanor DUI Penalties First (1st) Offense DUI with Blood Alcohol Level under .15 BAC Potential Jail/Prison Potential … [Read more...] about What Are The Potential Penalties For A Misdemeanor Driving Under the Influence (DUI) in Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?