Under Florida law, although you do have the constitutional right to refuse a DUI breath test, you can also lose your right to drive in Okaloosa County and Walton County based on the refusal to submit. Your constitutional right is that you cannot be compelled to incriminate yourself by submitting … [Read more...] about Rights VS Privileges and the Florida Implied Consent Laws
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Should I Have Taken The Breath Alcohol Test Or Should I Have Refused At My DUI Stop In Okaloosa County?
If you are arrested for DUI in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, or anywhere in Okaloosa or Walton Counties, no doubt that you were asked to give a breath, blood, or urine sample. And now you may be wondering if you made the right decision. I tell my clients facing DUI charges that it is almost always … [Read more...] about Should I Have Taken The Breath Alcohol Test Or Should I Have Refused At My DUI Stop In Okaloosa County?
What Are The Potential Penalties For Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
Although the consequences can be severe, keep in mind that the potential penalties for a felony DUI in Okaloosa or Walton County are not the same thing as what you may realistically be facing in terms of sentencing sanctions. While a person convicted of a 3rd DUI within 10 years (or other third … [Read more...] about What Are The Potential Penalties For Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
What Are The Different Categories Of Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida, there are two main categories of DUI cases: Misdemeanor DUI and Felony DUI. For Felony DUI cases, there are several categories. The first category is the misdemeanor DUI that is elevated to a felony because of the defendant’s prior record of DUIs … [Read more...] about What Are The Different Categories Of Felony DUI In Okaloosa County & Walton County, Florida?
Three Common Mistakes Or Misconceptions That Police Make During A DUI Stop
Police in Fort Walton Beach, Destin and throughout Okaloosa County and Walton County, often make three common mistakes during a traffic stop targeting DUI. They are: Is admitting to having a couple drinks is enough for a police officer to find probable cause for a DUI arrest? Is the smell … [Read more...] about Three Common Mistakes Or Misconceptions That Police Make During A DUI Stop
How Do You Get A DUI Charge Reduced or Dismissed In Okaloosa County?
There are a number of areas to focus on in a DUI case that can lead to a reduced charge or case dismissal. These issues may jump out at some point in the chronology of the DUI stop and eventual arrest. When I meet with clients in Okaloosa County or Walton County, I always consider specific … [Read more...] about How Do You Get A DUI Charge Reduced or Dismissed In Okaloosa County?