Florida law has some of the strictest rules prohibiting the use of controlled substances. Federal law also sets tight restrictions on a significant number of drugs, making it illegal to even possess the narcotics without proper legal authority. However, it also can be illegal to possess anything that is used in connection with them. Use or possession of drug paraphernalia …

People wrongly assume that to be charged with drunk driving in Florida, it requires the element of driving. However, Florida law provides that a person can face criminal prosecution for a DUI offense even if they were not operating the motor vehicle at the time of the incident. This is a crucial element known as “actual physical control.” The concept …

If you were arrested for DUI in Florida, the arresting officer probably asked you to participate in a series of field sobriety testing or exercises. The tests originally were developed by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Throughout the years, NHTSA has continued to stand by these exercises as a reliable way to gather evidence against a person accused …

The crime of driving under the influence (DUI) is frequently associated with alcoholic beverages. This is due to police officers possessing multiple ways to test a suspect’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for impairment. However, motorists in Florida can also be charged with DUI if they are suspected of operating motor vehicles while under the influence of marijuana or other drugs. …

According to Florida law, driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) is the criminal offense a person can be charged with for driving or being within the ability to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of any chemical or controlled substance. Drugged driving can also encompass cases where the driver has allegedly consumed both alcoholic beverages and an …

In Florida, police officers may pull a driver over and request specific testing if they suspect the driver is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. In certain DUI cases, the arresting officer will request a urine sample instead of, or in addition to submitting to a breath test. When the driver takes the initial breath test and blows …

In certain driving under the influence cases, the arresting officer will request a urine sample, rather than just submitting the driver to a breath test. When the driver takes the initial breath test and blows under the legal limit of 0.08, the officer can ask for more testing if he or she has reason to believe the person is in …

In some DUI cases, the arresting officer will request a blood sample. It is likely the officer will request a blood sample if an accident occurred, especially if the driver or another person is taken to the hospital for injuries. If an officer suspects a driver may face felony DUI charges because of past convictions, a blood test also may …

When a law enforcement officer stops a vehicle and suspects the driver is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, the officer can request that the driver take a chemical test. Often the chemical test for suspected DUI is a breath test, but it can also include a blood or urine sample. What some drivers may not be aware …