Can Police Take Your Blood in a Florida DUI Case? Comparing Blood Tests to Breathalyzers When you’re pulled over and suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, law enforcement has several tools at their disposal to determine whether you’re intoxicated. Two of the most common methods are the breathalyzer and the blood test.…

A hardship license is a special license the DMV can grant you for the duration of your driver’s license suspension from your DUI charge that will allow you to drive for anything necessary to maintain your life or your livelihood. This includes driving to and from work, school, religious services, and grocery shopping.

The state of Florida has very strict laws when it comes to driving under the influence. Individuals who are convicted face fines, loss of licensure, and jail time—even for first-time offenses. The rules are similarly harsh when it comes to your driving and criminal record. Expunging or Sealing Your DUI Conviction in Florida A DUI…

The short answer is yes. It is possible to continue to drive after you’ve been arrested on a DUI charge. However, you likely will not enjoy normal driving privileges. Florida is strict even for first-time offenders, and there are specific rules and deadlines that must be met in order to continue driving. Florida’s 10-Day Rule…

Florida DUI: Alcohol Monitoring as a Sentencing Option and Its Impact on Driver’s Licenses and FR44 Insurance Driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida carries serious consequences, including fines, jail time, license suspension, and mandatory insurance requirements. One increasingly common element in DUI sentencing is the use of alcohol monitoring. This article explores how alcohol…

Understanding the Cost Dynamics of FR44 and Policy Variability While the administrative fee for an FR44 ranges from $15 to $45, it’s essential to understand that the significant cost pertains to the underlying insurance policy. The actual cost for such a policy varies individually, influenced by factors such as driving history, age, and geographical location,…

Florida’s Operation Green Light will be held from March 26 – April 9, 2022. Due to Covid Restrictions, most events will be virtual. Check with your county Clerk of Court to find out when the event will be held in your county. The program has been very successful in reducing fines, shortening suspensions, and…

Anyone with a conviction of Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) can tell you that the process is lengthy and complicated. You could face expensive fines, a DUI/DWI school program, and possibly time in jail. The pandemic has added new difficulties to the equation. At My Florida FR44 Insurance, we’ve…

The Purpose of a Florida Hardship License The State of Florida is not known for having reliable public transportation, which is why millions of residents rely on their personal cars to get around. Few people live close enough to their jobs to arrive using alternate methods of transportation like biking or walking, which makes the…

Each state has its own laws regarding DUI/DWI and associated penalties. The most common penalties include: Jail and community service. First-time offenders with a low BAC will usually have to do community service. The situation changes, even for first offenders, when human victims are involved. In this case, the felony is likely to result in…

As you probably know by now, being convicted of a DUI in Florida can be both embarrassing and expensive. If you’re like most of the thousands of people we help, you simply want to do your time, pay your fines, get your driver’s license reinstated, and just move on with your life. So what are…

DUI Conviction – Are You a Veteran??? There is a special program for Veterans charged with DUI or DWI called a Veterans Diversion Program. This program allows a Veteran to bypass the Criminal System and go to Veterans Court instead. Upon successful completion of the Veteran Program, your DUI or DWI can be dismissed entirely.…

A first–time DUI will result in a six-month to one-year revocation, effective on the conviction date. A first-time DUI with serious injury will result in at least a three-year revocation, effective on the conviction date. Before the revocation period expires, the customer may apply for a hardship driver license in the county where they live.…

Think twice before drinking and driving in any of these cities! They have the reputation of being hard drinking with drunk driving more prevalent than other areas of Florida. Is there anything wrong with being called the drunkest city in your state? Especially in Florida, which drinks the 13th most beer and spirits every year.…