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?
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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?
Is It Possible To Get A DUI in Destin, Fort Walton Beach or Okaloosa County Dismissed Or Reduced?
Yes, it is very possible to get a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) charge in Okaloosa or Walton County either reduced to reckless driving or perhaps careless driving. With an experienced and capable attorney, it happens more often than more people think. To be quite honest, getting the DUI case … [Read more...] about Is It Possible To Get A DUI in Destin, Fort Walton Beach or Okaloosa County Dismissed Or Reduced?
Alcohol Breath Testing (BAC) Issues in BUI Cases
In most BUI cases, a subject is taken to shore for additional Field Sobriety Exercises, then is giving the “opportunity” to give a breath test inside one of their BAC Mobile Units using an Intoxilyzer 8000. Many times, this is a recipe for disaster from a compliance standpoint. These Intoxilyzer … [Read more...] about Alcohol Breath Testing (BAC) Issues in BUI Cases
DUI vs. BUI
The ability for the police to do a “field safety check” is just one of the many differences between BUIs and DUIs. For the experienced BUI or DUI defense attorney, knowing these differences is very important to getting the best result. I have spent years litigating BUI and DUI cases and found that … [Read more...] about DUI vs. BUI