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 …

Sex Crimes Florida has a very serious and harsh stance on charges involving illegal sexual acts. The main purpose of the law is to protect innocent victims from predators and make the State a safer place. However, there are some instances in which exaggerations or false accusations have occurred. Alleged sex crime offenders not only face severe social judgment but …

Aaron Wayt is an experienced and aggressive Tallahassee Criminal Defense Attorney qualified to handle any type of criminal case. He is a current member of the Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (FACDL), the National College for DUI Defense, and DUI Defense Lawyers Association. Since 2021, Aaron serves as the statewide legislative chair for FACDL and will serve as FACDL President during the 2026-2027 term. He’s given …

Born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida, Don Pumphrey, Jr. is the founder of Pumphrey Law. He has been defending those charged with various criminal offenses, including DUI, drug trafficking, domestic violence, assault, battery, theft, and murder for over 20 years. Through his experiences as a former law enforcement officer, prosecutor for the State Attorney’s Office in Pinellas County, and as …