What Is the RIDR Program and How Can I Benefit From It?
Driving under the influence is becoming a bigger and bigger problem in Florida. In 2021, there were nearly 44,000 drivers in the Sunshine State charged with a DUI. To address this problem, Florida came up with a DUI diversion program called the Reducing Impaired Driving Recidivism Initiative (RIDR) to discourage people from doing this again. Depending on your type of DUI, you could become...Read More
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DUI Penalties in Florida and How to Handle Them
The DUI laws in Florida aren’t quite as strict as they are in states like Arizona, Georgia, and Alaska. Florida DUI laws tend to fall somewhere in the middle of the pack when it comes to strictness. But that doesn’t mean getting a DUI in Florida will be a walk in the park. Like most other states, Florida has put serious DUI consequences into place to deter people from driving under...Read More
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What Are the Laws for Driving in a School Zone?
Did you know there are over 100,000 schools in the United States? The sheer number of schools in our country means that sooner or later, you’re bound to drive through a school zone. Whenever you see school zone signs, you can adjust your speed and be alert for children. But what are the speed limit restrictions for Florida school zones? And what happens if you commit an infraction while...Read More
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The Hidden Costs of Speeding Tickets in Florida
Most speeding tickets in Florida come with a $200 to $300 price tag. And if you thought that amount was high, take note. Play your cards wrong, and you could find yourself paying up to $1,000 if caught going 50mph over the speed limit. The fees you pay vary according to how fast you’re going. As well as, if they catch you speeding in a specific zone. When it comes to speeding, the best...Read More
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What’s the Difference Between ‘Nolo Contendere,’ ‘Nolle Prosequi,’ and ‘Guilty Plea?’
Going to court in Florida can be daunting. After all, the Sunshine State has 94 different courts, each with different personalities and oppositions you have to deal with. If you have never been to court, you may think there are only guilty and not guilty pleas as options. As any good lawyer will tell you, these pleas only scratch the surface. What are the biggest differences between guilty vs....Read More
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Know Your Rights When Stopped at a Florida DUI Checkpoint
Even with fewer drivers on the road, alcohol is the leading cause of traffic fatalities. Every year, we lose over 10,000 people to drunk driving. One way to combat drunk driving is to use DUI checkpoints, also known as sobriety checkpoints. Unfortunately, these checkpoints can be very stressful. If you’re not sure how to behave, you can easily incriminate yourself. Want to prepare for...Read More
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